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Hi Folks, I have a centaur gas engine for sale, it has previously run, it has loads of compression. And in a bare metal finish. I'm looking for offers please, I'm willing to crate and ship at your expense too if that helps with location. I can post some photos next weekend when I'm back...

Hi Guys, Would any of you splendid steam guys sponsor me for the British heart foundation charity ride next weekend in the Cotswolds please, any amount will help this great cause. https://www.bhf.org.uk/ https://www.justgiving.com/Colin-Dix? Thank you Colin

Here are a few photos, the cranks in the R & V Engines are both cut from Solid En24T steel.

Hello, I replied to your e-mail. Yes I have plans and I believe the engine is 125cc. Maybe someone can correct me if I'm wrong.

Hello HMEM, I have decided to part with some of my un-machined, as supplied casting sets. I also have two part built Root and Vandervoort engines, one horizontal and one vertical that I would sell, they are both around 90% complete and only need the carbs, and small work doing to complete...

George, Who supplies these castings please, Kind Regards Colin

I use this method for making plug cock taps and valves. Cut the taper on the D bit, and then the plug while the cross slide is at the same setting. Always works. Cheers Colin

http://youtu.be/77ucud91Nj0

My latest project, a full size steam tractor I completed this year, http://youtu.be/tCWbCbGbMvE Enjoy,

http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/showthread.php?t=19977&highlight=Baker+ball+hopper Is the link to my build . . . .

I have been a member in this site for over three years now. And have posted articles, and a build diary for my monitor engine,

Here are some images of the castings and bearings I have, also the machined cam ring with integral gear and bearings already fitted by Jan. I also have 4 or five sets of American Hit N miss castings that I may sell including a Holt Engine set. Ideal for someone in the UK that would like to...

I have a set that I would sell, it includes the bearings, cam rings etc. I could post a photo of the parts on here. Also a cast iron bar for the cylinders . . . . . . . . . . .

Absolutely wonderful ,

Thank you George, that is very kind from an engineer with your talent, Kind regards Colin

Hi there, It took me nine months to paint and re assemble, total build was eight years on and off. Here is some video, he is fast in high gear, Sorry, posted twice by mistake

Hi there, It took me nine months to paint and re assemble, total build was eight years on and off. Here is some video, he is fast in high gear. http://youtu.be/0D6xDDzg6X0 http://youtu.be/9H-m_rrw2nY http://youtu.be/tCWbCbGbMvE http://youtu.be/jRSU_S0aJ5w http://youtu.be/RnZ7NqOP3x8

Yes, it's a full size engine. They were supposed to be three ton engines and that would allow one driver, the larger engines needed two. Most were overweight when supplied,

More photos Regards Colin

Hello everyone, Here is my latest home machined project. I have been busy over the last nine months completing my Ruston Steam tractor. I steamed her for the first time yesterday. She performed great. This engine was made from the original Ruston prints and drawings, I had loads of patterns...