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Yes, for sure. The Op seems disillusioned also on materials that "should be" used in the valves and the bearings. Never seen stainless used yet in any commercial model engine, OS included and Magnum or any other spin-off, highly unlikely as well. One thing to watch is C4 bearings (if I remember...

That's what I said yes. I'll see if I can find where I posted the details. Found a couple of photos....these are OTP coils (on the plug) from BA Ford Falcon down here in Aus. I stripped all the unnecessary gear off the coils. Originals are shown with all bits attached. I picked mine up at...

We've used Ford OTP coils for ages which look to be around the same size.......no worries if you shove 'em in a box underneath. The Spark plug wire we use is Belden HV rubber around 3mm dia so looks scale. The coils will run fine on one LiPo cell (18650) 3.7v. I put details in here ages ago but...

Nothing like getting to the end and end up with a 1/2 tooth.....

Blue tip will be ok but..............what is the boiler size..??? We did a few here a few years back and used firebricks to retain any heat the best we could AND a 75kw burner. Sounds like this is a first attempt by you and as such I'd be getting some local advice from qualified /experienced...

Make your own...not all that difficult......patterns show below.

Yes it is. It's the physical size that will eventually beat you. Small cuts are made on any machine but first you have to be able to fit the part.

Bit small for most things unles you work in ultra miniature.

Also XT-90 are available, as well as 3 pin and panel sockets. Look for online video tips on how to solder to these mothers and it might save you some heartache.

Never seen an engine with 4 rings(at least, not in the last 50 years or so) ....I think you'd better look again. Unless you count the two part oil ring as 2 rings, but not a normal practice. Overall, the idea is hardly worth the effort, especially on an old bushbasher stationary engine given...

Plenty of "waterless" coolants around such as used in Rotax aircraft engines etc. Won't detail any particular brand except to say there are plenty.

We don't tend to use #8 or any other American based sizes here (moreso metric) however I did notice one supplier showing the next size up allen key for a #8 grub screw. Perhaps an answer there..? #8-36 TPI UNF Fine Plain Black Uncoated Grade 14.9 Cup Point Socket (5/64" Key) Set Screws Grub ANSI...

Rather important rule in aluminium casting is, if using bits of scrap/offcut aluminium, do a "heat test" on a small piece out in the backyard first. Any aluminium containing magnesium will start a fire you cannot put out. I would consider that as rule No.1.:)

Bit over the top.....just heat up with a butane....only a couple of model tappets after all.

Same here..............

Use a piece of silver steel ( drill rod) it will water harden after heating....simple.

Well why comment.? Used it for 50 years with no problem...trouble is greenies tend to get involved in many things they don't understand and make it impossible at times over a drop in the ocean. I notice many that get mains connection advice from diluties in here and other places, yet none get...

Blue tip silver solder, cadmium bearing the best if you can track some down.

There is a simple design in here somewhere (plans etc) called "simple simon", a single cylinder engine designed and built by our resident ex-school tech teacher and Duke of Edinburgh award winner, George Punter. It was initally designed for high school students so , as the name implies. There...

Save yourself some headaches and use a proven design. You'll have you work cut out getting one to run first up as it is. Practice machining methods, much more important.