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Hi Jason Dwight Giles did a nice article in Model Engine Builder magazine recently about making scale model radiator hoses, hope this helps, a friend in models. Jim Hay

Hi Brian This writer had an old model maker say that using two o rings was a bad idea because pressure could build between them and cause a problem like you describe. fwiw, a friend in models, Jim Hay

Hi MB I will try to upload the pics we talked about , concerning the governor latch out. have a good one Jim

Way to go Brian, beautiful. Both in sight and sound, Jim Hay

Hi Generatorgus That is indeed a Briesch casting kit, it is the Little Brother. Jim

Hi Purplehorn, how far from Des Moines are you located? A friend in models Jim Hhay

Hi put put man Try google for jimmy woods plans on these cars and it may open other options. a friend in models JIm Hay

Hi Brian I am sorry but, I posted the wrong picture and I will try to get it right, bear with me and I will get a pic of an Upshur f head. Jim hay

Hi Brian This writer built the Upsher f head engine some years back and was built with a govenor to make it a hit and miss. It has been a delight to operate and show, you will not be disappointed if you build any of Hamiltons designs. A friend in models. Jim Hay

On my rendition of Arvs Tiny I take a piece of tubing and put a little pressure in the fuel tank to prime the engine if it has been setting for a length of time which is easier than trying to choke it. Once that is done it is good to go for the rest of the day or whatever. I also use a battery...

flytnwheeler If you decide to machine those wyvern castings do an accurate initial layout before taking first cuts as there is scant little material to play with. hope this helps. Jim Hay

Kcmillin You might try one wrap of two or three thou brass shim stock under your o ring to just bring it in contact with the cylinder wall and no more, you do not want to make the o ring drag, also allow a little vertical freedom so pressure on the compression and intake stroke can get behind...

Hi jpaul Most of the old hit and miss engines did rotate clockwise when viewing the left flywheel, however the Galloway 5hp engine when used on their saw rig turned the opposite way, Don't think the engine really cared, fwiw Jim

Looking at the flywheel from the left side it turns clock wise Jim

Hi Bob Some time ago you asked for pics of a Shelly 1/8 scale Galloway that was complete, I can help you out on that. Send me an e mail and I'll give you whatever you need. [email protected]