Small V8

[stevehuckss396]

:big: :big: :big: :big: I would love to get a peak at it in real time. I really looks nice in the pics and video I have to say one more time Geat Job Steve!!! :bow: :bow:

Thanks Jim and Doc!

It's loosening up and I'm getting a good idle now. I need to fix a few things and get the Peewee fixed. NAMES is just around the corner.

 

[nds213]

I just spent the last two days reading this thread from start to finish, this is really something to aspire to. I have only made one small steam engine (Elmer's Oscillating). Thank you for taking so many pictures and showing your methods, I am going to read the entire thread a few more times to make sure I understand the techniques. Your engine is literally the coolest thing I have ever seen.

-Nathan

 

[pcw]

I guess some folks just don't appreciate good music when they hear it.

i drove a ducati 900SS for years. (the old bevel drive roundblock) it had open pipes and velocity stacks on carbs, and a sticker stating: my bike isnt loud, it has sound


i do love the v8 model engines, but for now its way over my head making one.
Pascal

 

[stevehuckss396]

I finally have something to report. My friend Ron fired up the tubing bender and I made the flanges and then he came over to silver solder the pipes together. Unfortunately this will be about all for a while. Still working too much but I hear it might end after the holidays.

 

[gbritnell]

Very nice Steve. Yeah that darn work always gets in the way.
George

 

[stevehuckss396]

I'm looking for a guy named John Tober, Tasman@

I have an update for the V8 plans and blower plans and your email address in my records will not allow me to send you the updates. Minor changes but I would like everyone to have the latest copy.

 

[chrispare]

Steve I am looking at your plans (very nice job)
Right now the only question is how are the rotors made for the blower?
This is the only question I have for now, But when I start building there will be plenty. lol

Just out of quorisity how many people have bought these plans ?

 

[stevehuckss396]

Right now the only question is how are the rotors made for the blower?

Just out of quorisity how many people have bought these plans ?

I am going to mill mine with a ball end cutter. I have a chuck on my rotory table and i will make something to support the other end. Then machine every couple degrees like making a cam on the mill while adjusting the height of the spindle/knee. I have not made the chart yet but it could be made for 120 degrees rotation and then copied 2 more times. I have my blanks ready.

I have sold a few dozen sets of drawings. I gave the plans to the 5 people who have helped me the most and help untold numbers of people who are in or trying to get into the hobby. I know of only 3 people who have actually made parts. One fellow is deep into a build at 150% size. The other 2 have threads here.

 

[stevehuckss396]

If you remember a while back, I told everybody that Dale Detrich was thinking about making spark plugs. Well he sent me a set to try. This video is the Demon running on his plugs. In my opinion it runs as well or maybe a little better than the plugs I made. There is some arcing in the cap from me being a bone head. Good thing he sent me nine. Bottom line is they work well.

If dale decides to make the 8-40 plugs available I'll let everybody know.

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnbwsLysqGk[/ame]

 

[trumpy81]

GDay All,

Steve, any chance of uploading some closeup stills of the plugs?

I'd certainly be interested if Dale does produce them.

Also, I noticed some arcing going on in the distributor in the video, is that normal?

It doesn't appear to be affecting the performance at all though.

 

[stevehuckss396]

There is some arcing in the cap from me being a bone head. Good thing he sent me nine.

No it's not normal. Mostly caused by a fouled plug. Once the engine is better tuned the plugs cleared up and the arcing went away.

 

[trumpy81]

GDay All,

Steve, having the clear dizzy cap let's you see little problems like that. It also looks rather neat ;D

 

[berretta969mm]

Steve, i was searching around the net for projects like yours and happened to stumble upon this blog, 2 hrs later after reading just about every post i am very impressed with your work, truely amazing what you were able to do and to your creativity. Are you still selling plans?

Awesome work!

 

[stevehuckss396]

Steve, i was searching around the net for projects like yours and happened to stumble upon this blog, 2 hrs later after reading just about every post i am very impressed with your work, truely amazing what you were able to do and to your creativity. Are you still selling plans?

Awesome work!

Plans are still available thru Paypal. I sent you a PM with all the details.

 

[Artie]

Plans are still available thru Paypal. I sent you a PM with all the details.

Better send me one too Steve.... ;D

 

[stevehuckss396]

Better send me one too Steve.... ;D

Email sent Artie!!

 

[Artie]

Email sent Artie!!

Got im mate, thanks.

 

[Artie]

Hi Steve, transaction complete....

 

[Artie]

Just want to say thanks to Steve for the excellent plans. Very detailed (as you would expect) and clear.

I also liked the details provided regarding gear and valve spring providers, in fact, even though this is a project for way way into the future (time and ability), Ive ordered these components while the items are available and the contact details are current.

Thanks again mate. :bow:

 

[stevehuckss396]

Just want to say thanks Steve

Your welcome, Any questions post them here or email me directly!!