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Hi All, From what I read in the forums, I need to use 0.12 or 0.15 size carb to get the Webster running. Problem is that I have a 0.60 carb lying around. Any suggestions or possibilities to perhaps modify it to do the the job ? I would also like to know if a press fit with Locktite would seal...

Good day to all the masters out there ! I am busy with a Webster, and came upon a bit of a challenge. I have decided to take the difficult route of a one piece crankshaft. All the unwanted material has been milled of, and at this stage I am busy finishing of in the lathe. The surface finish of...

Is there a method to cut internal gears without a shaper ? I have a lathe & milling machine with dividing head to work on ?

Hi all,I have a Maximat V10. Apart from the obvious oil levels, does anybody perhaps have advice on the care for the sliding parts ? The oil 'wash' of with the coolant during operation. Any special care and advice please ?

Does anybody have more information on how to calculate the pressure inside the combustion chamber during the cumbustion cycle ? I have access to FEA software, and it would be very interesting to look at the stresses within the cranc and conrod. Thanks

Can anybody perhaps explain to me the lubrication system of the typ multi cylinder engine? I see that the radial engines have proper oil pumps. We are talking twins or 4 cylinders, perhaps something to tackle after a basic like the Webster..

As I proceed with my first Webster, more and more questions are popping up in my mind. For the barrel I used something that must have had Stainless steel in it (typ stainless swarf). Scrap piece, beautifull finish, very happy. I did not have a large enough aluminium piece, so I made the head...

I am busy preparing to build a 4 stroke single cylinder Webster. I do however have a few questions on the material to use for different components. The plan says: 1.Use 12L14 steel OR cast iron for the sleeve. 2.Use 6061-T6 Aluminium forthe piston and conrod. 3.The material specifiedfor...

A big hi to all fellow modellers. I have recently joined, and I am highly exited about this wealth of experience that I am exposed to now. My day job is a mechanical and structural engineering designer, using Inventor Software. I obtained an old (but in tip top condition) Maximat V10. After a...