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  1. nel2lar

    Design and build side-shaft hit and miss engine from bar stock

    Brian I was looking at your drawing page #317. I thought you had it running but have you had it running steady with this head config? Nelson
  2. nel2lar

    Design and build side-shaft hit and miss engine from bar stock

    Brian I was looking at your diagram and my thought is to re-make the head. I know that is a too much but here is my idea. Drop the hole for the plug down with just enough clearance to not get hit by the valves. Now the big one the combustion chamber be not be the circle but a cut as a slot just...
  3. nel2lar

    Design and build side-shaft hit and miss engine from bar stock

    Victory is in sight. I believe you got it. Nelson
  4. nel2lar

    Design and build side-shaft hit and miss engine from bar stock

    Brian I think it is VERY COOL. Nice job working something special out. Good job Nelson
  5. nel2lar

    Design and build side-shaft hit and miss engine from bar stock

    Brian I was feeling a cold shoulder treatment. My mistake. Enjoying the turn you are putting this engine through, love the improvements. Nelson
  6. nel2lar

    Design and build side-shaft hit and miss engine from bar stock

    Brian what have I done to upset you? Nelson
  7. nel2lar

    Design and build side-shaft hit and miss engine from bar stock

    Bob The cylinders take up space which reduces the actual volume of air to be compressed, kind of like taking a head and shaving several thousands off to increase compression. Only the air in the cylinder can be compressed not the metal, larger volume of air will drop the ratio. It is a very...
  8. nel2lar

    Design and build side-shaft hit and miss engine from bar stock

    Brian You have done a very nice build on your unique engine and hopefully we will see more taking on the build. Nelson
  9. nel2lar

    Design and build side-shaft hit and miss engine from bar stock

    it is nice to have a weak link. Looking good Brian Nelson
  10. nel2lar

    A Stothert & Pitt beam engine.

    Jennifer I am proud of you for all the work completed. There are many pieces and to find you at the final assembly is great. Looking forward to see the Stothert & Pitt Beam in it's finished state. Like any job it is one part at a time until all parts are complete. Good luck with the assembly Nelson
  11. nel2lar

    A Stothert & Pitt beam engine.

    How are you doing on your build of the of the Stothert and Pitt engine? Nelson
  12. nel2lar

    Design and build side-shaft hit and miss engine from bar stock

    Brian As usual very nice job. You stuck with it and prevailed. Wonderful build, Congratulation on the run. Nelson
  13. nel2lar

    Design and build side-shaft hit and miss engine from bar stock

    Brian Good thinking and now till the new carb have a good night rest. I know I work more in my sleep when faced with something puzzling me. I think you are on to something. I want to hear I'm happy! You do it so well. Good luck Nelson
  14. nel2lar

    Design and build side-shaft hit and miss engine from bar stock

    Brian Things are looking up. Good eye to catch the little culprits until you work through then. You will get it, just stick with it and I am positive it will make you happy too. Nelson
  15. nel2lar

    Design and build side-shaft hit and miss engine from bar stock

    Brian I feel for you and your frustration, everything says it should but. Good luck and stick with it and maybe it will click and pop away. Another thing when writing a long post I like to use one of my word programs to write my post. Then copy and paste my post. Hang in there. Nelson
  16. nel2lar

    Design and build side-shaft hit and miss engine from bar stock

    Brian You have done a beautiful and inspiring build with the side shafter. I have enjoy seeing how you cope with every thing along the was. Very nice! Congratulation on the completion. Nelson
  17. nel2lar

    super glue

    I love to use super glue but it seems to be a one time use tube because when you come back it is hardened. So I tried the 3.75 fl oz tube of Gorilla glue. It does not set as quick and fast as super but it does not harden in the tube. I've had my bottle for about six months now and it is as good...
  18. nel2lar

    Design and build side-shaft hit and miss engine from bar stock

    Brian It is so wonderful to hear the astatic feelings in your voice. I think you have always done very nice design work and to hear you say you are happy is like the icecream on the cake. I have enjoyed all you do. Nelson
  19. nel2lar

    Mikes Version of Gerry' beam

    Gary Shoot me a email and I'll send you the files. Nelson
  20. nel2lar

    Design and build side-shaft hit and miss engine from bar stock

    Brian The build has taken some very interesting twists, enjoyed it all. I have a fab shop 2o miles from me it has a new owner and they will not sell anything but by the book. They get cutting on everything. Have a Happy, Healthy New Year Nelson
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