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  1. lantain1982

    Another Aussie

    Welcome als54, good to see another Aussie in the Membership. This Forum is the the font of knowledge provided by a lot of smart people. Looking forward to your project progress. Cheers from Adelaide.
  2. lantain1982

    New member from Western Australia

    Welcome musterpilot. This forum is the font of knowledge. Many good things made on small lathes. Nice spinner nut.
  3. lantain1982

    30cc Wallaby by Lantain1982

    Early this year I decided to commence the build of a Wallaby [E.T. Westbury] based on the details promoted by Forum Member ECCENTRIC. The build was prompted by the need for a workshop project to keep the grey matter active but not at the level required to complete my Howell V 4. I have...
  4. lantain1982

    Howell V4 Cylinder Head

    Sorry for incorrect response. Must have cheated for the very same problem you have picked up. This condition has been queried before on the forum? Been some years since building the Howell. All the best in your project. best
  5. lantain1982

    Howell V4 Cylinder Head

    Just eyeballed the s/plug recess to valve cage clearance on my Howell and would have about 1.5mm clear at the nearest point. Can`t remember having to cheat in this area to clear a problem. Cheers.
  6. lantain1982

    Babbitt material for Howell V4 oil bushing

    I came up with the same concern when I built my Howell. Moved on and machined it from a piece of bronze per the drawing details. Have not experienced any problems as the oiling system seems to take of every thing. Hope this belays your concern.
  7. lantain1982

    30cc Inline Twin 4-stroke Engine based on Westbury's Wallaby

    The "Westbury" cylinder block has been machined. A great deal of material had to be removed and one had to take care not to push the 1/4" end mill too hard when working at full depth. Climb milling was adopted which also gives a smooth into corner blending. Crank case and sump material has...
  8. lantain1982

    30cc Inline Twin 4-stroke Engine based on Westbury's Wallaby

    Eccentric`s approach to Westbury`s Wallaby is a fresh approach to a well established model. Have decided to follow the project and have just completed the engine stand with some minor modifications regarding shape and profile and fastener concept. This departure was prompted by personnel...
  9. lantain1982

    Robs Howell V4

    I buy all my cutters from Tracy Tools in the Uk. Mostly Goliath brands. Shipping to Australia is reasonable and prompt. www. tracytools.com Worth looking up.
  10. lantain1982

    Bentley BR2 Question

    It is paramount that the Master rod, number # 1 cylinder does not come loose. In my case, using Blackmore`s book I thought I would be smart and did not follow the instructions fully and after a number of runs it came loose. I stripped it down and my notes indicate I silversoldered it to...
  11. lantain1982

    Hoglet ignition

    I am using the Hoglet CDI unit put out by Roy at S/S. Easy follow instructions and produces a fat spark where needed.
  12. lantain1982

    Howell V4 Distributor

    Having secured the rivet by swaging you may/will find the resultant opening is quite small and the fitting you suggest would be a fairly difficult operation. In my case I made some brass plugs which were a neat fit [finger pressure fit] into the cap pedestals. To these plugs i had previously...
  13. lantain1982

    Howell V4 Distributor

    I purchased my dist. cap from Jerry Howell. Found that with the rivets in place the contact arm was bent up very slightly to make contact with the high tension rivet. The small amount the arm was bent should give you clearance over the s/plug lead rivets. The machining of the distributor...
  14. lantain1982

    Howell V4 Distributor

    When I made my Howell V4 [ some time ago] I pushed the rivets into the cap then inserted a rod with about a 60 degree point on it and supporting the rivet heat inside the cap I tapped the rivet stem which splayed it out and locked the rivet in place. I bent the contact arm up to make contact...
  15. lantain1982

    Naylon Viper

    Happy New Year to All! [2022 just has to be better than 2021?] Recently completed a Naylon Viper to the "Motor Boys" plans as a Covid project. Its a good looking engine and the write up it received back in the 1958 period praised its performance. This is my first single and required some...
  16. lantain1982

    Bob Roach

    I had the pleasure of having met Bob on two occasions after he had learnt I had made a Bentley. The discussions took place in my work shop where Bob`s knowledge, enthusiasm for future projects and design concepts made for the most informative afternoons. Indeed a great loss.
  17. lantain1982

    Making a model Cannon

    In the magazine , The Model Engineer of January 1944 there is a detailed explanation and drawings of a coastal quick firing cannon. The scale is 3/4" =1 foot. and can be used as a guide for modelling from the outlines etc given. It makes a good project with a diverse range of machining...
  18. lantain1982

    Finished Silver Bullet

    Well done!! Start up was impressive. Engine sounds great. Thanks for the video.
  19. lantain1982

    The great O ring discussion

    I fully support gbritnell`s comments on fitting CI rings. If you have lived through all the problems of your engine construction why not go the extra mile and tackle a sealing medium which will eliminate the above concerns. CI rings will introduce you to a possible range of unfamiliar...
  20. lantain1982

    Swifty's build of Howell V4

    Hello Swifty, Great to hear from you again. During my build of the Howell V4 I readily admit to referring to your manufacturing progress both from your concepts and description. Bit sad about the outcome but one must do for the best. Your idea of technical articles would be appreciated...
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