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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

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...

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...

Hello, How do you Engineers fit spark plugs in Aluminum cylinder heads? Do you thread the head and fit the plug, or fit a bronze insert in the head to make it more reliable and a better life? Thanks in Advance for any replies, Colin

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Hi All, Can anyone recommend a finish to apply to hard wood construction Engine bases please, I want to prevent the oil getting in to the wood? Thanks Colin

My Baker Ball Hopper castings arrived late Friday afternoon. They had been stuck in UK customs since Jan 01. I decided to make a start on the engine, and this weekend made a good start. I enjoy work and projects that others post, so I thought I would contribute a build article for this...

Hello, I'm looking for a set of Drawings - Prints for a Holt 75 Engine please? Does anyone have a set for sale? Thanks Colin

Well here is a short video of my John Deere running for the first time. It needs running in, and the Govenor adjusting down for a slower RPM. Really pleased with it. And its seems very powerfull! It took around 8 Weeks to make and spray it. It fired and ran ion the Govenors after several...

Hello All, I'm still looking for some additional castings for a Wright J5 9 cylinder aero engine. I need the rear castings for the blower housing, gearbox, blower impeller, and rear housing, Pleas let me know if you have some or all of these for sale, Regards Colin

Hi, I have been asked by the moderator to post an introduction message. I'm uk based near Gloucester, and have been model engineering for 45 years. I have made steam locomotives in 5 & 7-1/4 gauge, and several steam traction engines. The last two were a half size Mc Laren road loco, and...

Hello, UK based, south west England nr gloucester. I have been model engineering since I was eight years old. Have made 3, 4, 6 inch steam traction engines. Just completing a full size Ruston Procter light steam tractor. I have always wanted to make some IC engines, so have bought a set of...