First engine ideas.

[Wagon173]

Okay guys. So I just got back from Afghanistan yesterday. I had to go watch captain america trash some junk cars at monster jam first (that was my girls idea. I know I have a winner!) and then I watched Team USA beat the Canadians in ATV racing so that was a glorious welcome home! I'm getting the packing grease off of this lathe now and wondering what to make first. Steam doesn't really seem to do it for me. If y'all think it would be a good choice, I'll give it a go. But I was looking for an IC first engine project. Preferably something that runs on kerosine since I have a butt-load left over from cleaning the packing grease off. Also I read a couple of places (not official sites) to lube it with 30w engine oil. The lathe manual simply says to "Lube it" What is your take on that? It's a CM 7x10. Thanks! I'm sure I'll have dozens more questions as I get this ball rolling! -Brandon

 

[Brian Rupnow]

I highly recomend building the "Webster" i.c. engine. It is a simple engine to build, the plans are free on the internet, and it has served as a "first" engine for many fledgling machinists. It was my very first i.c. engine, and I loved it.---Brian
http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/f31/anybody-want-guess-7687/

 

[Tin Falcon]

Okay guys. So I just got back from Afghanistan yesterday

Welcome home thanks for serving.

now and wondering what to make first.

we generally suggest a simple air powered engine to gain experience on.

http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/f27/selecting-first-engine-build-15183/

I was looking for an IC first engine project.

http://heetgasmodelbouw.ridders.nu/Webpaginas/pagina_1-cilinder_glas_4takt/1cil_glas_frameset.htm
The farm engine plan set is flexable but a fairly simple designs.
http://hamiltonupshur.tripod.com/

Preferably something that runs on kerosine

not likely unless you want to build a model jet engine. not what I would consider a beginner project.

Also I read a couple of places (not official sites) to lube it with 30w engine oil. The lathe manual simply says to "Lube it" What is your take on that? It's a CM 7x10

30 wt motor oil will get you started but Use real way oil you can get it on e bay in pint containers but I recomend go to Enco or some other indusrial suppplier get a gallon and it will last for years.

shell and others also sell good way oil. if you have a heavy equipment company near you ISO 68 hydaulic oil will also work.

I'm sure I'll have dozens more questions as I get this ball rolling! -

bring them on a few at a time please.
tin

 

[cheepo45]

My first engine was an Upshur Farm Engine. Highly recommended! I do agree with Tin that an air motor is probably best for your first build, But I also prefer I.C. motors (I don't like to be tied to an air source) This web site has a wealth of information and very helpful, decent people to assist you on your first build. Thank You for your service. Welcome!
Cheepo45

 

[Brian Rupnow]

This is another engine built from free plans off the internet. I agree with the other posters, hit and miss engines are really neat. That being said however, there is a lot of fairly complex stuff in and about the governor that makes it "hit and miss" With the Webster, you avoid that headache.
http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/f31/brian-builds-kerzel-hit-miss-i-c-10091/

 

[Wagon173]

It seems to be unanimous to start steam for ease into machining so I got plans for the david 2 wobbler and I got my stock and realized that I had ordered the wrong shank size tools I guess another week or so won't kill me. Definitely feels like getting socks for christmas lol.