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    Putting a 14.5" dia. hole in 1/4" Aluminum plate

    for the current project i need to screwcut m19 x 1. I tried to grind up and internal and external screwcutting tool, using a gauge to get the angels at 60 degress to screwcut it put had no sucess when trying to screw the two together. My guess is the two tools i ground up were not the same...
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    "Topsy" 0.375c.c. compression ignition engine

    heey guys quick update ive looked more closely over the drawings and ive found out im missing quite a few dimensions on the cylinder, and few other things. So for now the project on hold till i get some more. However on a brighter note ive got some drawings from hom shop machinist i think it...
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    "Topsy" 0.375c.c. compression ignition engine

    Yeah point taked Sean , Regards RR17
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    "Topsy" 0.375c.c. compression ignition engine

    There are some problems im having though because of the size of the engine i cant use a boaring bar, i tried to grind one up but it just chattered to much. For example to do the main bearing i would of idealy boared it near size then ream it out. instead im having to use a drill then ream it...
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    "Topsy" 0.375c.c. compression ignition engine

    more progress :) . Bored out and screw cut for the fuel tank to screw in . and also pressed the main bearing in . Best regards RR17
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    .60 Crusader WIP

    Glad to see your still at it ;D . One question, you say it should be made out of ali. what are your reasons for making it out Ti . ive never worked with it before. Best regards RR17
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    "Topsy" 0.375c.c. compression ignition engine

    Thanks For the reply GailInNM very useful and i will put it to use in this project of mine :) Best regards RR17
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    "Topsy" 0.375c.c. compression ignition engine

    A questions for you guys out there is it nesscary to lap the main bearing and the crankshaft together. Or can i get away with a good finish and nice fit? Any comments would be helpful. Best regards RR17
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    "Topsy" 0.375c.c. compression ignition engine

    Thanks for the quick reply sean. Gave me some ideas . Nice lathe and mill you have . Best regards RR17
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    "Topsy" 0.375c.c. compression ignition engine

    Owch that sucks but at least you wont have that happening again on your third. I look at it this way if you make a mistake, and then remake it but make a different mistake than last time, you've made progress. And eventual you will finish it but with loads of lessons learnt in the progress...
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    "Topsy" 0.375c.c. compression ignition engine

    Thxs for the interest guys. Sean ive been following yours aswell and i think i should of made two aswell lol. Best regards RR17
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    "Topsy" 0.375c.c. compression ignition engine

    Right guys back to where i was and a bit further. As you can see the new crankcase has been made with a near finshed fuel tank. Also i have finished the carbaretor off on the Crankcase. Best regards
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    Variations on an Elmer Theme

    nice engine runs really nice :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: best regards RR17
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    "Topsy" 0.375c.c. compression ignition engine

    i Am glad to say the crankcase and also the fuel tank are nearly done so new pics on the way :) Best regards RR17
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    Philp Duclos "Victorian" IC engine Project

    The only word that comes to mine is WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: Thats a beautiful engine best regards RR17
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    Hoglet started (and running!)

    Looks and runs amazing....... Well done :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :big: Best regards RR17
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    Hit me - Miss me?

    Loooking Niceeeeeee :bow: Best regards RR17
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    Whittle Aero V8 WIP

    Good Start Cobra , keep the pics up were all loving it ;D Keep it up! Best reagards RR17
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    .60 Crusader WIP

    Good job looking nice sean :) Best regards RR17
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    .60 Crusader WIP

    Thanks for the prompt reply Sean. RR17
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