I believe Henry Fords original quadricycle used the piston trip igniter, it seemed to run OK, I've not seen this used in a model but would be interesting to try.
Sorry to here about your lathe Terry. I have the same machine but regretfully no experience working inside the apron. It sounds to me this project will be like when we were kids, just start taking bolts out and you'll finally get there. LOL. Gary
Hi Pete, I built the Kerzel about 4 years ago & and it's still one of my favorite engines. Some positives of the Kerzel is it looks and runs like a real hit&miss engine, starts in one flip of the wrist and runs for hours without water cooling. It is more challenging to build. No matter what you...
Hi Chuck, What do you think of drilling out the LH threads in the tool holder & counterboring the rear of the holder for a flat surface. Install a long 6MM RH shcs so you can tighten from the rear of the tool holder? Gary