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  • Jasonb
    Jasonb replied to the thread Shows keep getting smaller!.
    We usually have people using lathes and sometimes a mill at shows and they do at least on one of the stands let children have a go on...
  • Jasonb
    You use a hone for honing and a lap for lapping. Quite a few choices such a scommercial laps as linked to above, you can make your own...
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  • Jasonb
    That is not a good combo on an IC with no rings as the heat will likely make th episton expand and sieze the engine. Cast iron will be...
  • Jasonb
    Jasonb replied to the thread Upshur's opposed twin engine.
    Fuel tube clamps, try a RC model supplies .This is a UK one https://www.modelfixings.co.uk/rc_fittings.htm#Fuel%20Clamps
  • Jasonb
    Jasonb replied to the thread Upshur's opposed twin engine.
    I'd also suggest you look at that cam you made a couple of days ago, looks nothing like the first pair you made, not sure what you have...
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  • Jasonb
    Jasonb replied to the thread Shows keep getting smaller!.
    Regarding the one day or multiple days we have had similar here. Usual practice was to drop off exhibits the day before or possibly...
  • Jasonb
    Jasonb replied to the thread Upshur's opposed twin engine.
    That is good that SW can do it so you should be able to do as I have done and see how the timing works, saves having to keep pulling the...
  • Jasonb
    Jasonb replied to the thread Strictly IC ISSUE 37.
    Well it's nice to dream. But in the real world most of these old casting set designs were often done by someone who had the full size...
  • Jasonb
    Jasonb replied to the thread Upshur's opposed twin engine.
    Here you go Brian, that same assembly being rotated Read the bottom right first to see what is going on with the right side cylinder...
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  • Jasonb
    Jasonb replied to the thread Upshur's opposed twin engine.
    At the risk of wasting my time I will suggest you take the cover off the top of your older opposed twin an look at the cam positions...
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  • Jasonb
    Jasonb replied to the thread Strictly IC ISSUE 37.
    But as we have discussed before who is going to buy into a money looser. Those that have put things up for sale want a lot of money...
  • Jasonb
    Jasonb replied to the thread Upshur's opposed twin engine.
    You really are getting confused how can one cam open a valve and the other close it when the cam follower and pushrod to each valve only...
  • Jasonb
    Jasonb replied to the thread Strictly IC ISSUE 37.
    Its a lot for someone getting on in years to take on. No doubt he will want to recover the cost of buying the rights. So these days it...
  • Jasonb
    Jasonb replied to the thread Strictly IC ISSUE 37.
    Not totally sure of US law but in the UK I think it remains copyright until 75yrs after the authors death. At least if the ownership of...
  • Jasonb
    Jasonb replied to the thread Strictly IC ISSUE 37.
    It is geneally accepted that trading the actual printed old magazines is OK. The copyright issue arrises when someone distributes...
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