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visit your local junk yard, and old construction equipment Look for an generator. There are 6 to 24vdc and you will need a voltage regulator. Alternators will work GM a had a 25 amp self excitation with built in reg. Stull available at most auto parts it will take about 5 hp to run at 1100 rpms.

lay out dye WD40 WD40 will keep surface rust off till you Finnish the project it can be easy wiped off an also a good lube for assy.

I was lucky today and won a bid for a milling machine very cheap $320. Gov surplus I just have to go get it maybe next week, too much to go get it this week. I will post pictures when I get it and clean up progress.

two crankshafts one upper and o lower

Fair Bank-Morris made 2 stroke vertical opposed diesel engines. they are used in several Navy and Coast Guard ships. The last ones I worked on was TD 81/8 vertical opposed engines they had both blowers and twin turbo's. Each cylinder had 2 injectors. The engines have lots of horse power, easy to...

You are correct location and some information about oneself would be nice. I have updated it.

I am planning to build a single cylinder diesel engine. I was wondering what aluminum I should use. I have been trying to develop for some time. I finely got my 1916 South Bend (13X5) up and running. Still need more tools and accessories,(don't we all). I will show pictures as I work on the engine.

congrads and thanks for serving go to VA there some time limits on some of your benifits.

I am in Fort Lauderdale ,FL I have been trying to decide what engine to make. My lathe is a SouthBend 13X5, in good condition but could use some tweeking. my current project, I am making a bb mini gun (just started) I am lookingfor a nice milling machine. Drill press just not good enought.