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Make friends with an old machinist, there are more old machines than young operators. Most geezers , me included, like to promote the knowledge/equipment. So my best advice is , find a mentor. I have always managed to become attached to those that know more than me, just my 1.414 cents worth.

You just made my morning! I always enjoy following your builds. Very inspirational. I guess I should make something this morning before they turn my power off. California.

Although no longer active Model Engine news was mostly glow plug engines. http://modelenginenews.org/

I have been very happy with Mach3. I use a Galil ethernet controller with servo's but and old PC with windows XP(no internet) and a parallel port will give you step and direction signals for your stepper drivers.

wahooo, Thanks for all your posts. Have you started on a frame and wheels yet?, just kidding. Nice throttle response after all those "learning experiences". Again THANK YOU.

Bay Area Engine Modelers show The BAEM club will have it's annual show this year at the Good Guys hot rod show August 22,23,24,25. It is located in Pleasanton Calife there. There is a LOT of space available so this is my invitation to all that would like to show their creations. We usually set...

Beautiful castings! I would be very interested in the complete process details. Looks like you could go into production. How do you go from fusion 360 to G code? Is that part of it's capabilities? Thanks for sharing.

Absolutely gorgeous.

Fantastic! the only thing I would change is go spark and gas. wonderful build post thanks for your efforts at sharing.

I recommend you investigate Gortex. It is an expanded? PTFE It has all the advantages of PTFE but the creep is limited. I use it for head gaskets, no failures so far. I don't know if you can get it that thin though. Your engine is beautiful, both inside and out. Thank you for documenting your...

Well it took 2 mornings, but I read the build from start to finish. Thank you so much for all of your shared experience. I just completed a Blown Black Widow V8 but I didn't build the crank. Dwight Giles built the Crank, and most of the difficult stuff. I have only ruined 1 crank so far. So...

Probably going to get negativity on this one, Locktite allows you to have .001 clearance. I admire all those that shrink/press fit, but when you are done you get to bore/hone it again! because after the stress , The I.D. is no longer the same. Again I love a perfect fit, but chemicals have...

Beware the COP primary resistance is VERY low. I have cloned the Dave Sage ignition IGBT system for myself and members of Bay Area Engine Modelers. BAEM. I use the same 5$ coils and they work great. But I recommend a 4x AA nimh battery supply. They can only supply so much current. With a BIG...

I recently used this on my Black Widow V8 and am happy with it Compatible with anti freeze. Black surgical latex tubing. https://www.ebay.com/itm/SURGICAL-RUBBER-LATEX-TUBING-BLACK-FISHING-RIG-1-4-ID-X-1-16-WALL-SOFT-TUBE/153190595484?ssPa

Very informative, my rings are made the same way but, not light tested. They will be in the future! I just assumed they will"break in". And in fact after much running the surface of the un tested rings show uniform wear on their O.D.'s . But break in did take a while. Thanks for your wonderful...

I have used Viton extensively for ultra high vacuum applications. These applications require baking at high temp. If you "melted" it , it wasn't Viton IMO and if it turned "hard" it is a hazardous material. serious carcinogen. from wikipedia Precautions[edit] At high temperatures or in a fire...

Exit Visas to the shed must be earned, First grin of the day, thanks!

Fascinating build with exceptional sharing of the build . Thanks ! I also have never heard of Alodined. For my 1.414 cents worth, My friend glues up his radiators from heater cores and makes custom top/bottom tanks. He uses BONDERITE C-IC 33 AERO (FORMERLY ALUMIPREP 33) for final clean up...

Great Tip! Now where do I find used Submarine Diesel piston?

I have read almost all your posts, but personally don't post enough. Sounds like a miracle is required, Hope and pray you get one. Morbid I know but you will live on from the efforts you have made to help others. I often think, one of the reasons I love this hobby, You have something...