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    • mayhugh1
      mayhugh1 replied to the thread V8 CASTINGS.
      How are you loading 20 photos per post? I can only load 10. - Terrt
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      mayhugh1 replied to the thread 1/3 Scale Ford 289 Hi-Po.
      In my builds I try to thoroughly test and fit each part as it's machined so final assembly can be assembly and not turn into a lot...
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      mayhugh1 replied to the thread Great New Book Now Available.
      Ross, I was hoping Ed would reply as he was the author, but he may not visit this forum any longer. I'll try my best to answer your...
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      mayhugh1 replied to the thread 1/3 Scale Ford 289 Hi-Po.
      It's my own design. - Terry
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      mayhugh1 reacted to Rdean33422's post in the thread Another Edwards 5 Radial with Like Like.
      I have been concerned for some time that when I installed the prop and tried to start the engine that the prop would unscrew itself from...
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      mayhugh1 reacted to wce4's post in the thread USS MONITOR SIDE LEVER ENGINE with Like Like.
      Part # 65-BEARING OIL CUP x 6 completed Gaskets cut by laser x 9 completed (Spare cylinder gasket shown) Repainted frame completed...
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      mayhugh1 replied to the thread 1/3 Scale Ford 289 Hi-Po.
      I've never been a fan of mounting IC engines over wood boxes, but they're handy for hiding nuisances like big ignition coils. I...
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      mayhugh1 replied to the thread 1/3 scale DOHC V8 Engine.
      Brilliant! I'm envious. - Terry
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      mayhugh1 reacted to satech04's post in the thread 1/3 scale DOHC V8 Engine with Like Like.
      The block and heads are by far going to be the most challenging parts I've made yet. There's so many angles and setups. To make that...
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      mayhugh1 reacted to satech04's post in the thread 1/3 scale DOHC V8 Engine with Like Like.
      Also, I got itchy to start making stuff again so I started on the machining. Intake manifold: Intake manifold lid: Lots of 3d...
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      mayhugh1 reacted to satech04's post in the thread 1/3 scale DOHC V8 Engine with Like Like.
      It's time for an update! The CAD is basically done. I have the blower, cooling passages, flywheel, crank sensor, pulleys... I still...
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      mayhugh1 replied to the thread 1/3 Scale Ford 289 Hi-Po.
      Coolant from the water pump enters the block through a pair of passages in the front of the engine and feeds the water jackets...
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      mayhugh1 replied to the thread 1/3 Scale Ford 289 Hi-Po.
      Before installing the oil pan, a graduated beaker of water was used to measure the volume of the sump at two arbitrary fill heights...
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      mayhugh1 replied to the thread 1/3 Scale Ford 289 Hi-Po.
      I managed to get twice as many rings than needed from the first blank, and so work was stopped on the second lot. With nearly all the...
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      mayhugh1 replied to the thread 1/3 Scale Ford 289 Hi-Po.
      Sparky, The parts that don't get painted are left as is - no clear coat. I've found the surface tends to be more resistant to stains if...
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