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Beautiful engine Mike I love it. Don

There is a book called "Model Engineering, A guide to model workshop practice" you can get it for $9.95 from amazon. The port bars ( this is the space between ports and exhaust B1 and B2)should never be less in width than the steam ports; the width of the exhaust port (WE) should be twice that...

Ha! Chuck welcome back to the grinder. I quess you got tired of the honey do's. I be here watching bud. Don

Welcome Gerry

It has been awhile since I had a good laugh, but I have to say this has been the best. I couldn't stop laughing while I was reading. Don Rof}

George I am glad to see that there was little damage done to such a superb built and that you have it sorted out. I just had a small mishap with my engine and I know how disappointing that can be. I have enjoyed following you thread. :bow: I look forward to seeing it running. Best Regards Don

Jason is correct, my engineering book say exhaust =port width x2, the Slide valve moves equally to each side of center position.

You have convinced me it looks so easy to make. Thanks Ramon for the detailed explanation. From what I have seen of the final bore of your cylinders it work very well. Don

Any engine built is interesting to me, I will follow you on your venture it looks like a real educational venture to me. Don

Wow! That is some great work there Dave. I love how it is starting to take shape. The babbitt bearing photos are awesome. I just learned some useful stuff here keep up the great work and teaching. Don

Thanks Dave, Arnold and Brian for your interest and standing behind me on this built. When I get more time I will finish mounting the engine and video the engine and Dynamo. Don

Wouldn't you find a rotary file great right now. I do love to shape metal, convex shapes are work, but a thing of beauty after you have shaped it. Looking good Jan. Don

Good going Brock nice to see it run. I did notice air bubbles in the fuel line every time it started. You may check it to see where they are coming from. Don

Hi, Ramon still here enjoying your progress and still great quality as usual. I taught I was the only one who had a safe spot to put stuff and can't remember where the safe spot is when I want things. Don

I am really enjoying your built Dave, I am still following along waiting on your continued progress. :bow: Don

Gee!! What you need is more stuff Marv. I am sure we can jam a little more in there. Don

Brian I like it, that color is just perfect and can't wait to see it all together. Don

Nice job so far Jan karma from me for the use of the bandsaw. Don

Congratulation guy for a beautiful looking engine. Very nicely built :bow: Don

Thanks Dave for the vote of confidence. I will try not to let you down. Brian I do not lacquer any engines, not as lone as they have moving parts. I perfer to clean them when they need it. BTW today I had 8 hours in the shop, so I managed to finish polishing the engine. I also will continue to...