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    Next Project

    Loving your work, this suggestion is not quite what you're asking for but in the larger scheme of things perhaps this type of IC engine is the one you're missing to complete all the other types of operating principles...
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    Workaround for low tailstock?

    Besides shimming the tailstock a simple way to achieve your parts-goal is to mount the drill(s) in the toolpost. That way you can adjust height and drill straight dead centre. Search for drill chuck tool post and a lot will come up. Just saw your tailstock in half (horizontally). Mill pockets...
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    Another Knucklehead Build

    Well done!
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    Jiffy Profiler

    https://www.pathon.com/jiffy.htm Essentially just a reciprocating end used for filing or deburring. I assume its operation is the same as a hand held Die-filer.
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    How to stiffen a bolt?

    Another possibility is drilling a tapped hole angular to the centre of the bolt, insert a piece of copper and thread this in the same operation as you would for the screw. With a setscrew angular you can adjust the tension by moving the piece of copper. Or if you want to do iet really fancy put...
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    Cam shaft profiles.

    It could be an error on their behalve with just one drawing or its just because they use another projection method. Truth be told if the drawings are professionally made nowadays there should be a drawing of 2 cones in the title block which show the projection method used. German drawings are...
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    CB750 Engine - 1/4 scale

    Most of the models from the link to Grabcad are mine. So I do own a lot of original CR750 parts (which cost a small fortune) and modeled them in 3D (lots of time involved). Most of the standard CB750 parts which I replaced by CR750 parts or standard parts checked to re-use in my bike are modeled...
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    CB750 Engine - 1/4 scale

    I saw your post on the CYB Facebook group as well but you stated there it is going to be a full 1/4th scale CR750 model with working engine. How faithfully are you intending to copy the internals / externals of the engine and entire bike? Are you contemplating on making your own oil pump /...
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    Quarter Scale Merlin V-12

    Congratulations on your fine build and results! It has been fun and a great learning experience to tag along reading your posts.
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    V twin Hoglet

    Those look real nice!
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    Quarter Scale Merlin V-12

    I wish you a speedy and full recovery! And as always I'm loving your updates.
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    Quarter Scale Merlin V-12

    Perhaps its possible to test load the motor by winding a weight on a rope with a pully directly connected to the motor. The same goed the other way round if this method can turn the engine over you can determine the power needed with some rpm's. It has to be a relative long rope but i assume its...
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    Quarter Scale Merlin V-12

    I am still enjoying every update and the tremendous amount of research which is going in building this beautiful engine!
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    Quarter Scale Merlin V-12

    I hope you have a good and speedy recovery!
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    Quarter Scale Merlin V-12

    The distortion comes from within the metal itself as you've discovered. This is due to internal stresses and atom alignment. Simplified it's like layin bricks, there's a certain logic in which metals are formed or bricks are layed. When removing some metal or by inducing stress...
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    Metric Thread Forms

    It is my understanding that a radius induces strength for one and reduces the risk for metal-fatigue and stress-cracks. Also there are min and max tolerances for fit and function, I've attached a table from an old book regarding threads showing the differences between them.
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    Quarter Scale Merlin V-12

    Real nice work! I'm always eagerly waiting for a new report and enjoy reading it.
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    Motocycle engine design

    Perhaps you've already visited this website, if not you're in for a treat! http://flashbackfab.com/excelsior-project-paul-brodie/
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    oval flange

    Cut a piece of round stock under an angle, this gives a quite good oval depending at the angle and doesn't waste much material. The edges can then be ground/filed square with a template as suggested, this should save a lot of time.
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    W1 turning with HSS

    It could be possible that you've accidentally work-hardened your piece in the process of turning it by choosing a wrong speed or feed and warming up the workpiece. Using coolant can in some instances harden your heated up workpiece. I didn’t’ know what hit me when I had this problem...
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