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VVietti replied to the thread Elmers Engine 2x#33.An old machinist friend always claimed he was going to build an "ass kicking machine" for these sorts of issues. I could use one on a...
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VVietti replied to the thread 4 stroke vertical engine.Looking good and anticipating videos of the engine running! I wonder if the black lead is an engine ground? I've read that lack of a...
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VI had excessive wear in a lead screw. Removed it to turn it around as chances are a lead screw being worn near the tail stock are slim...
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VSparky I used an o-ring on the piston. Maybe next model I will try to make some piston rings for it. Ray
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VVietti replied to the thread Kiwi piston dimensions.If it were me I'd leave it full height and shorten if need be. Leave ring grooves lower on the piston in case it needs lowering. I...
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VI'm building the Hoglet and want to try an O ring head gasket. The O rings I have are 1/16" by 1.25", Viton. The question is how deep...
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VYes it runs Issues that had to be fixed. I had to move the gas tank up 1" as the fuel level would drop in the fuel line and there...
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VVietti replied to the thread How Do You Make Tiny Copper Washer Gaskets?.Put a small angle on the front of the parting tool to part the outboard washer first, no burr, then with a counter sink tool cleanup the...
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VVietti replied to the thread For Sale Morrison and Marvin mini Wilton Vice kit.I built the vise using Dave's excellent description. My son sort of collects these vises so I built it for him. Agree it's a great...
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I haven't read the magazine article but have built the vise and I'm also responsible for creating the 3D CAD and 2D drawings. The only... -
VVietti replied to the thread Needle bearings in a model diesel ?.Been enjoying this thread. Just occured to me to wonder about a floating wrist pin. The pin is a tight fit in the rod but rotates in...
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VVietti replied to the thread Flathead hit and miss engine???.I also favor two piece valves. Typically drill rod stems with ss heads. Silver solder together. Try it you might like it. Center...
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VVietti replied to the thread 4 stroke vertical engine.Great looking engine!! I applaud your use of off the shelf rings. Honda makes some approx 1 3/8" rings that include a nice looking oil...
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VVietti replied to the thread Help with ignition for inline Ford 6 Cylinder model engine.I would check the Hall sensor and the CDI unit before anything else, they do fail. I once struggled to get a good running engine back...
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