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michael-au
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You're right. I'll likely add one to the plug keeping an eye on poles. -
michael-au replied to the thread 1/3 Scale Ford 289 Hi-Po.Amazing work on this engine Was thinking that the magnet would be better embedded in the sump plug this way any material stuck to it...
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The short block is assembled and I ran it with the lathe to break in the piston rings. I assumed that would be a good idea. It was... -
michael-au replied to the thread Little Demon V8 - helpful hints (hopefully).Thanks for posting the video Rick, very interesting Michael
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michael-au replied to the thread Painting aluminum castings problems and questions..I missed it, sorry about that
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michael-au replied to the thread Painting aluminum castings problems and questions..You should use an etch primer for aluminium and then paint the part Michael
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Starting assembly of this little engine. Not that everything is made yet, but the major rotating components are done. So I thought it...
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Gudgeon pin? Reminds me of the manuals for my first car, 1969 MGB. Bonnet, boot, dynamo, petrol, spanner.... :) But I digress. It is a...
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michael-au replied to the thread Little Demon V8 - helpful hints (hopefully).Good work Rick Are the gudgeon pins press fit in the rod or the pistons Michael
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Got the rings installed, only breaking 1. I had a good look at the block before installing the pistons to make sure there was no more...
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Thank you Michael. I'm not really happy with the rockers I've made, and still need some operations on them to finish; mainly figuring...
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michael-au replied to the thread 1/3 Scale Ford 289 Hi-Po.Amazing work all the parts look fantastic Would be interesting to know the machining cycle times for some parts Michael
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michael-au replied to the thread Little Demon V8 - helpful hints (hopefully).Great work Rick, it’s coming along nicely
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The piston rings. I did a lot of research on how to make these. There are many ways to do it, with the most popular needing a heat...
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With the cylinder liners done and installed, time for the pistons. The CNC lathe did the turning, the bore in the bottom (with a 5/16"...
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