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here is pic of 1/4 scale Fairbanks not sure if same as yours

Estevan Model Engineering Show Oct 15 and 16 google it for website

You have more patience than I could muster. Just my experience with the original castings. When i bored for the cam shaft it came through at the front. Looking at it I think there was not enough metal there. A guy I know also had the same experience so maybe check it out Bob

Maybe move decimal place one to the left?

I have not given ignition much thought but will probably try coil and points since I have extra spark plugs. Did you make the carb per the plans? Made one but seems kind of crude tempted to buy one Bob

Thanks I don't think I have those but probably not needed. Have fair bit done

Was this engine serialized i ME or other mags? I tried the index website but it only comes up with Aeronc. Bob

I thought I would start another engine but that's not going to happen so I have a bunch of extra parts. First up a set of head castings in aluminum. Plan calls for steel but these might work at least for practice. Any interest? Bob

I guess it will work just could not visualize how

Plans say to mount master rod secure ie silver solder. Cant wrap my head around how that will work so has anyone done it? Bob

These were purchased from Andres long ago

Friend has full set of castings plus lots of material and drawings for the big Case engine. He wants $4500 Canadian for the lot. I do not know if this is fair or not but if you are interested let me know and I will give you his contact info. Bob

I remebered this post and finally found it. It answers my problem with the cams I think. Thanks for posting\Bob

I started this engine long ago and put it aside when I could not understand the cam mechanism. I pulled it out today reread the book and still can not figure how the cam mechanism goes together. Just wondering if anyone here has built the engine and would be willing to share some information...

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When I first tried holding it vertical and drilling just did not work well. Thought about mounting on the lathe carriage with boring bar between centers but dismissed that. Anyway with the screwing around the bores were not straight etc. Thought about buying a new casting but found Hemingway too...

Chenerys original castings never left much room for error. I screwed up boring the main bearings I will show my "fix" if any interest. I remember asking Les how he did it he said no problem just use a boring bar. I tried but had no luck. Also boring for the cam shaft is very tricky. Bob

The set is gone. I have the originals but since they are still available from John I dont think it would be fair to make copies. Bob

That is an intersting approach looks like it turned out ok. Attached picture is my attempt made from the solid on mill. I have the original casting but I figure getting the distributor drive gears to mesh is going to be trickey better to have a spare. I could never figure how to drill through...