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Hi Frank No its not the end. All components for the engine are complete, except for the carbs, intake and ex manifolds. Assembly is a bigger challenge than i anticipated. Had some problems with the rings, they break when i fit them, cant seem to get it right. Thinking of making steel rings in...

Hi Didnt have much time over the last two weekends but managed to do something yesterday and today. I finished the con-rods and the big end shells. Not too happy with the result of the lapping, i think the grinding paste I have is too coarse. I have to finish them before i can final machine...

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HI Had nearly wo full days on his project. I managed to complee he botom half of he crank case. A large wire brush was used o get an almost casing-like appearance. Quite pleased wih the outcome. I also completed the camshaft. Eric Whittle wrote that he was lucky that the camshaft did not...

Yes, they are M3. Fits in OK. Henk

Completed the front and rear bearing housings. Here s the progress to date.

Its nice to get away from the machines sometimes and do something else. I once forged a piece of Damascus using some old spring steel and mild steel laminations. Fun, but you gave to be geared with a mechanical hammer. Anyone have some ideas to build one? Henk

Made some progress on the engine block today. Line boring the center cam bearing was easier than I anticipated. Engine block is now 85% complete, some holes, sump fins and finishing required. Next will be the crank shaft bearing housings. Im a bit worried about the cam which doesnt have any...

HI Thanks for the tip, i was not aware of any errors in the plans, but 2 have found two on the crank case so far. Will be on the lookout for more errors, some of them sound quite serious! In South Africa, i am battiling to find the equivalent for HE 15 Aluminium and have opted for 7075 which...

HI Glad to see you like it, will keep you updated. This is a joint project between myself and a friend, he will be joining the site shortly. Johann, Im from Benoni.

HI All Having built a couple of live steam locomotives i thaught it would be nice to do something different on the side. I started construction of Eric Whittles Aero V8 yesterday. My equipment is slightly on the heavy side to build it in the 10.6cc version so i decided to double the size...