Tiny Inline 4 by designed by Burleigh Machine

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Well, with winter just around the corner and things starting to slow down I thought it was time to start my next model engine project. After a long time of contemplating on what to build, I finally decided to go for my first internal combustion engine. I scoured the internet for plans and came across the Tiny Inline 4 from Burleigh Machine. The reason I chose these set of plans, was because of the simplistic approach along with the use of all bar stock.

After looking over the plans (which I must say are some of the best prints I've seen) I thought it was time to jump right in... First thing first, gather some material and start making blocks.

 

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Next, I started drilling/reaming the block. Now its time to start hogging it away.

 

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Water jackets, these were FUN!

 

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Turning cast iron cylinder sleeves. How well does this stuff ream? This my first time using cast iron.

 

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Sleeves ready to be pressed in.

 

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Oil pan sculpting,

OPPS, Dumb ass attack, removed to much material. Had to get out the hot glue gun.

 

[rhitee93]

Hey, I'll be following along on your build. This engine is on my short list (which is not so short anymore) Please keep the pictures coming, I may need the reference someday soon

 

[vcutajar]

Interesting. I will be following too.

Vince

 

[kcmillin]

Great start on the engine! I like the one piece oil pan, that should allow for more oil.

I can't wait to see more!

Kel

 

[Brian Rupnow]

Well, faint heart never won fair lady!!! You certainly have "Jumped in." Best of luck, I will be watching.---Brian

 

[kuhncw]

I'm enjoying your build and your are really making progress.

Kel has come up with a very nice little 4 cylinder.

Regards,

Chuck

 

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Pressing in the cast sleeves.

 

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Reaming crankshaft bearings.

 

[jthulin]

Haha, someone else with numbers written all over their vise!!! Nice start on the engine

 

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After messing up the first oil pan, I decided to make another one with 3deg sides.

 

[vcutajar]

Hi SMG

Still following you with interest. Could you tell what tool you used (pictured in the photo) to make the second oil pan?

Vince

 

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Hi SMG

Still following you with interest. Could you tell what tool you used (pictured in the photo) to make the second oil pan?

Vince

It's just a 3deg taper end mill

Thanks
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[Darren English]

Great start, it's looking good.

 

[AussieJimG]

Interesting. I will be following too. I may not say much but I will be here

Jim

 

[vcutajar]

It's just a 3deg taper end mill

Thanks SMG

I did not know that they even existed.

Vince