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    Teflon as spark plug insulator

    I am gratified to have all these responses! I have used corian in one Tiny IC Twin I designed. Running it for a minute was fine, tuning for highest RPM took longer and the corian started deteriorating. Mostly it is the result of bad design. I did hit 10,400 RPM and was surprised nothing...
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    Different spark plug material!

    I was just looking at various spark plug insulating materials. For "ULTEM" I found" Material Properties of Thermoplastic Ultem – Polyetherimide, PEI "Ultem® is the ideal thermoplastic choice for demanding, high-heat applications. This polyetherimide material can withstand continuous operating...
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    Teflon as spark plug insulator

    I have seen comments from respected members about using PTFE (Dupont brand = Teflon) as an insulator core for a diy spark plug insulator. Some valid comments dealt with the difficulty of machining this material, and I agree. But... Working on a video about my Tiny IC redesigned as a twin I...
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    Another “Tiny” I.C. My first model engine

    I took it out of the display and into the shop. Started right up even though I hadn't done anything with it for 10 years! Took a quick video and some pics. Will make a new thread in a day or two
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    Another “Tiny” I.C. My first model engine

    I havent been here on the forum in years. Add another count of 2 for the number of these made, or maybe 3? The second one I made I redesigned as a twin. I need to make my own thread about this I think!
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    Half Scale Douglas Motorcycle Gearbox

    That looks great! Quite an ambitious project making a gearbox. I look forward to following along. Lee
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    Ignition Coils - cheap, quick qnd easy

    Since this topic came up again... This page explains the differences between 2, 3 and 4 wire coils and what vehicles typically have each. It says Ford and Chrysler typically use 2 wire coils. http://www.tirereview.com/Article/96901/coil_on_plug_ignition_the_wired_differences.aspx Lee
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    1/4 scale V8, first project.

    This just makes me drool :) I need to go back and see how you made those beautiful exh pipes Lee
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    Making Safety Valves.

    Tony, can you comment on the depth stops on the drills? Do they have just one locking screw? I would have thought that could just happen to land on a position on the drill where it would just catch an edge on the spiral and tightening the locking screw would move the stop a bit off where you...
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    second engine project: candle steam

    Nice job on this, and thanks for the write up. I now will have to build one of these! More on the long todo list! Lee
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    Tiny Inline 4 by designed by Burleigh Machine

    That base looks amazing! Very inventive and the carbon fiber makes it look very high tech Lee
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    Pumped up wagon tales... a (nearly) complete fabrication.

    What a big project. Did you have to buy materials out of your own pocket? Lee
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    New Member - First Build

    Great job, if you didn't tell us I wouldn't of thought that is a first build. Lee
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    Atkinson new (MK3) version

    Great work Jan as always. It's nice to see you posting here. Lee
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    1/4 scale V8, first project.

    Good to see more posts, really beautiful work. I have to keep reminding myself how small this is, the detail tricks me. Lee
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    MAN Diesel engine from 1907 "DM 2 * 100"

    I find your work amazing. It is great to see such nice work along with explanations. Keep going! Lee
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    Hit me - Miss me?

    This is getting exciting! OK it was exciting all the way, but even more now! ;) Lee
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    Odds 'n Ends hit and miss.

    Very nice looking! The wood base looks great, as does the engine itself Lee
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    Building a bigger Easton & Anderson Grasshopper

    Nice tutorial. I really like the use of JB Weld to make the casting look, I must try that! Lee
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    A query about worms & wheels

    I think he means making the gaps on the hob bigger, which will result in bigger teeth, right?
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