Recent content by MikeG

Denatured and it will run!

Sorry to hear this! Rapid City, SD is still going on, NAMES it's not by any means, but it is a small show 20+ years going. Maybe it could turn into something bigger............just a thought. I don't want to see this hobby die! MikeG

Black Hills is in it's 22nd year at the same dates. I guess you just have to choose :(

Just a thought, pay for them to elope!! Then we can see you at the show! Just sayn MikeG

[email protected] email Mike Stutz or call 970-690-0012 he's in charge of the show. Or just show up, bring anything you've made or making................or just come any enjoy the show and meet people. Gary Davison (see above) won't be there (our loss) he has great stuff.... MikeG

Don't forget the Black Hills Model Engine Show. Rapid City, South Dakota, fair grounds. September 24-25 2022.

Green Twin God Bless You. Wonderful advise! Your post helped me also!! MikeG

Thank You Steve, your words are inspiring, I still need a kick in the Ass..........but, I"ll get there, this forum has been a GodSend. MikeG

Oh my GOD, someone else in also having my problem!! Haven't been in the shop for 3 months!

Paul Knapp has informed me that back issues of Strictly IC magazine Paul Knapp has informed me that back issues of Strictly IC magazine will no longer be available and asked me to inform this forum. However, they might be available sometime in the future. Here is the email Paul sent me...

Third the suggestion from the Black Hills Show!! They're great people. MikeG

Hi Mike, John et.al Paul Knapp (Payson AZ) and myself ( Colorado Springs) have been going to the Black Hills show for, as John says, for over 15 + years. It's a great, although small, show in comparison to NAMES, but Paul brings many engines from the Miniature Engineering Museum in Carlsbad...

Hi All I don't know what all the intense discussion is about. I'm a nobody, but I've built two Panther Pups (1" bore) and installed 4 rings per piston..1 compression, 1 scraper, 2 oil rings. All three have a different configuration on the circumference. Have I broken a ring upon installing...

Brian I'm enjoying following your build. I have a question, why do you need a TPG for making rings? I've made quite a few CI rings for my engines using the Trimble method....Turn/bore/part off/heat in oven 1100 or so degrees F./ cool overnight/clean scale if needed/dimension to fit piston...