Recent content by navydave

Thanks, Chuck. I realize now the same is apparently the case with Hercules as well. Whew.

Upon further review, I wonder if a gasket is not used in that location. If anyone knows otherwise, please give a heads up. Thanks again! NavyDave

Thanks! I wonder if you added gaskets on final assembly, as it would have to be in two pieces. Also, it seems after adding the gaskets the bearing hole would no longer be round. (These are the two issues i am concerned with and puzzled by.) Thanks for including the photo! You certainly made some...

Hello, I have begun construction of this engine. I have machined the block and oil pan and bolted them together with gasket. Soon, I will drill and bore for the front and rear bearing holders (sleeves). In doing do, I will have effectively cut the gasket in half. The bearing holders will be a...

Hello, I am seeking a source for Bob Shore's Silver Bullet plans and casting kit. Years ago I built Phillip Duclos' hit n miss, and ever since have been building steam engines. I would like to try an I. C. again. Thanks for any advice.

To be more specific, you could call me a jig and fixture builder for the production people. 27 years in a metal shop that produced auditorium and school furniture. Mostly Weld fixtures. Then 18 years in an injection molding house that produced medical components. Things got much more technical...

Beautiful workmanship Michael. I am wondering if the Silver Bullet can be built with Sherline machines? Keep up the good work! David

I'm a retired machine builder, age 79. My first engine was Jan Gunnarsson's Oscillating Cylinder V-4 from the first Steam & Stirling book. That was in the mid '80s and quickly followed by Phillip Duclos' Odds & Ends Hit 'n' Miss. I have since built Rudy Kouhoupt's Steam Tractor, Enclosed Crank...