Recent content by simister

Thanks Brian,

Brian, I notice that you used a similar setup with the contact points as the Webster. I am thinking of doing the same thing and wondered if you found any problems with the change from the original plans? Also, I am having trouble getting the Chrysler contact points that I used with the...

Ok, that makes sense - thanks, John

OK, that's fine, thanks Doug, John

OK, What type of supplier sells Teflon caps?

With regards to the Wrist Pin for piston. What is meant by Teflon end caps? John

OK, thanks for the advice. I will try first and see how it goes.

I have just finished machining the piston for a slide fit into the cylinder liner. I had originally intended to use Viton rings of which I have now received. The piston is still in the lathe ready for the grooves to be cut for the Viton rings. However, the slide fit of the cylinder onto to...

John, Thanks for your help. Yes, that is basically the method I will use to make the crankshaft. Brian, has also used a similar method. I was originally going to make it as per the Kerzel plans but I was concerned of trying to keep it true on the lathe. Making the crankshaft by not silver...

I have finished the main bearings in sintered bronze and the cylinder liner. All I have to do now is lap the cylinder to size. The Acro Laps arrived today so I can get started on that. The main bearings need to be machined to a fine finish but I will do that when I have finished the crankshaft...

minh-thanh, that sounds like a good idea. However, I am going to go with the multiple piece crankshaft and see how that goes. I have already ordered the cold rolled steel. thanks John

Ok, thanks Brian. I have decided to go with the multiple piece crankshaft.

OK, what you say makes good sense. Do you think I could use Bright Mild Steel for the shafts instead of Cold Rolled Steel?

Minh-thanh, What method did you use to join the pieces together. I have oxy gear but I am concerned about distorting the shaft.

Brian, I am leaning towards multiple pieces as it concerns me of getting accuracy from one piece. How did you avoid distortion when you silver soldered the rods? John