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Hello, I have begun construction of this engine. I have machined the block and oil pan and bolted them together with gasket. Soon, I will drill and bore for the front and rear bearing holders (sleeves). In doing do, I will have effectively cut the gasket in half. The bearing holders will be a...

Hello, I am seeking a source for Bob Shore's Silver Bullet plans and casting kit. Years ago I built Phillip Duclos' hit n miss, and ever since have been building steam engines. I would like to try an I. C. again. Thanks for any advice.

I'm a retired machine builder, age 79. My first engine was Jan Gunnarsson's Oscillating Cylinder V-4 from the first Steam & Stirling book. That was in the mid '80s and quickly followed by Phillip Duclos' Odds & Ends Hit 'n' Miss. I have since built Rudy Kouhoupt's Steam Tractor, Enclosed Crank...