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Several years ago a friend and I were going to build a few models of Ford’s first engine. I started to gather materials and made just a few parts. I also purchased the plans from a well known maker. My friend unexpectedly passed away and I lost interest. I have the following parts that I...

Has anyone contacted Otto Engine Works lately? I want to order some rings, but got no reply to my email. No one answered the phone when I called. This may be a side business and they answer when they are free.

I am in the process of building a copy of the Henry Ford engine. I decided to try to use as much scrap steel that I have laying around the shop. I have seamless tubing that is a little larger than the plans called for, so I really cant use the piston rings that were included with the plans. I...

I know most guys try to make engines smaller and smaller. I am waiting on plans for the Ford 1893 engine. It seems that I have most of the material to make one in the shop, but everything, including the flywheel is a bit larger than called for. The flywheel is close to twenty pounds. Has...

My shop is very compact. You can use the lathe or the milling machine in one move. If you have a buddy working with you on anything, things get a little tight. The Sheldon lathe in the picture was replaced with the Colchester Triumph.