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Thanks for the link, I have never seen that website and have trouble navigating it. Can someone explain how to find the file with "revised" drawings Bob

I have started this engine and have some questions. First the plan calls to modify the glow plugs from 1/4-32 to 3/16 40 dont like that. I will try to modify the head to accept standard plug. To do this I will try the following. Plan calls for the plug hole to be drilled .125 from the face of...

Try Tracy Tools in UK, been years since i bought from them but maybe Bob

I can not verify condition and will never get to it I have one page of plans. Free for shipping from Canada Bob

I bought one (similar) on Amazon (Canada) it was a serious pos never even took it out of box. Returned it took 6 weeks to get refund from Amazon Bob

For the little bit I have done much prefer mold of steel or graphite. Picture attached oil pump Bob

Found them

Is there a working link for these plans? Thanks Bob

I mixed up another batch thought the mold was ok but when I poured some aluminum the casting was terrible. I think I will just bite the bullet and buy some Petrobond

Just wondering how it is made? Fairly expensive here at $10 per pound. I have some nice yellow clay, sieved it and mixed in a bit of oil kind of worked but sure will not pickup the details like the real stuff. Any suggestions? Bob

Perhaps the hardest parts are the induction tubes

In my opinion the Hodgson engine is an easier build. Maybe not as "realistic but better documented more info and help available

Most of it is packed away no use draging it out. I do not want to sell it. I would suggest you read the book carefully this is a difficult project

I am away till next week

I have one about 75 percent complete had problems with the cam mechanism and have not looked at it for several years. Probably never get back to it. bob

Here is a link to Kellys show https://www.sasktoday.ca/south/local-news/north-americas-oldest-model-engineering-show-is-returning-to-estevan-5940732

Just to confirm. You bought the internal gear, right? Bob

He authored a series on building Gnome in ME in 2002. Just wondering if he is still active and if so anyone have his contact info. Thanks Bob

Anybody building one or has completed? Bob

Hi Marty: They are all threaded 3/8 coarse. I do not have a 1/4. Shipping $15 Bob