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      mayhugh1 replied to the thread 1/3 Scale Ford 289 Hi-Po.
      The on-board 'Autolite Voltage Regulator' module is a dc-dc converter that steps the 12 volt battery voltage down to a pot adjustable...
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      mayhugh1 replied to the thread 1/3 Scale Ford 289 Hi-Po.
      Returning with tail between legs ... A scope probe was capacitively coupled to the distributor's center lead to find out if the...
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      mayhugh1 reacted to gbritnell's post in the thread Ford 302 V-8 engine in 3/10 scale with Like Like.
      Gentlemen, Since I reported some of my health issues awhile back I thought that I should make a video of one of the two that I really...
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      A masterpiece from the true master builder and a fellow Ford enthusiast. I've learned so much from you over the years, and my latest...
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      mayhugh1 reacted to Foketry's post in the thread Porsche 917 flat 12 engine with Like Like.
      Final video: the engine smokes a bit because I put oil in the petrol and the oil level is high, the engine is still running in
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      mayhugh1 replied to the thread 1/3 Scale Ford 289 Hi-Po.
      In preparation for the flywheel retro-fit, the bell housing was removed from the engine while it was still on the display stand. The...
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      mayhugh1 replied to the thread PIP 3 Cylinder Radial.
      Well thought out and beautifully executed. I need to start making my own plugs. - Terry
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      mayhugh1 reacted to michael-au's post in the thread PIP 3 Cylinder Radial with Like Like.
      Spark Plugs are made using corian for the insulators, the corona is cut off a piece scrap I got from a kitchen manufacturer, it is the...
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      mayhugh1 replied to the thread 1/3 Scale Ford 289 Hi-Po.
      A Holley carburetor is an impressive assemblage of 'kludges' (only from a fuel injection perspective, of course) that supplies fuel to...
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      mayhugh1 replied to the thread 1/3 Scale Ford 289 Hi-Po.
      For me the most interesting part of a build can be the steps taken to get a newly finished engine running. Too often it's done behind...
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      mayhugh1 reacted to Arild's post in the thread VW Beetle engine 1/5 scale with Like Like.
      Making a camshaft "blank". It's made of SS316 from a bolt - should be strong enough I guess.. Next up is to make bearing for it. Tons...
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      mayhugh1 reacted to Arild's post in the thread VW Beetle engine 1/5 scale with Like Like.
      Hi! I'm trying to build a VW/Porsche engine in very small scale. The crank is ready. I found it challenging to make the cylinder's tiny...
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      mayhugh1 replied to the thread 1/3 Scale Ford 289 Hi-Po.
      No, just your typical 'thaw the water pipes' torch.
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      mayhugh1 replied to the thread 1/3 Scale Ford 289 Hi-Po.
      Sparky, The most popular use for a smoke machine is to find a leak an evap leak in a car. These leaks can be small pin hole leaks in the...
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      mayhugh1 replied to the thread 1/3 Scale Ford 289 Hi-Po.
      Sparky's diagnosis makes just too much sense. If it hadn't been for the strong suction at the carb air inlet even at wide open throttle...
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