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    Beginner's questions about machining and IC engines

    Thanks everyone for the advice, I have been doing lots of research for weeks now. Now it looks as though my research is going to be geared more towards a mini-lathe of some sort. I'm kind of apprehensive of lathe work as I have very little experience. I loved mill work and feel pretty confidant...
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    Beginner's questions about machining and IC engines

    I know for a fact there isn't one of my buddies that could afford to spent anything near that much at one time, we are firemen/medics after all! Some of us dont have that much in our cars! I appreciate the help, I will definatly start out at square one and build some air powered models. Any...
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    Beginner's questions about machining and IC engines

    I hope I didn't mislead anyone to believing I was attempting my first build as a V8. I want to start small, and move my way up to bigger projects. I plan on sticking with this hobby, I want to learn more and hope to find someone who may be willing to teach me some more when it comes to...
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    Beginner's questions about machining and IC engines

    Is there a ready to build IC V8 kit that doesn't require any advanced tools available for purchase anywhere? I don't have a mill or lathe yet but really want to get into building. If I were to begin building an IC V8 engine from scratch, how does one figure out the camshaft lobe measurements...
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    The new guy from St. Louis!

    Hello from St. Louis! I'm new to the forum and have been interested in building a scale v8 since I started working on cars in middle school. I, like most other beginners, lack the professional equipment i.e. Lathe and mill but I do have quite the set up when it comes to working on full size...
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