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skipp48

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Work has slowed down a bit and I decided to start building an engine while I have some down time. I'm actually building three engines, but two differant models. I increased the plans by 50%, cause I just wanted a bigger model. This is what I have done so far after two weeks.
I'm having a little difficulty finding some hard wood for the frames here in Iraq, there doesn't seem to be any. I'll continue to post pics of the progress

Enjoy,
Skip
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Cylinder base, head and crank shaft bearing blanks.
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Finnished crank shaft bearings and weights in the rough.
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Close up of crank shaft bearings.
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Drilling the eccentric blank
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Two eccentrics drilled
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Too lazy to mount he four jaw chuck, so I improvised.
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Finnished eccentric.
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Parts I've managed to machine so far to include completed cylinders and weights.
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Cranks with weights installed.
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Cranks, connecting rods, crank pins and retaining sleeves.
 
Can't wait to see it.

I love building Elmers Engines.

Chris
 
Nice start Skip, your parts look good.

Nick
 
Nice going Skip.
I assume that in your line of work and location that a work slowdown in a good thing.
Keep us posted on the fun side of life, engine building.
Gail in NM
 
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