Bruce MacBeth Engine Plans

[cfellows]

Got my latest Home Shop Machinist today and was pleasantly surprised to find the first of a series of build articles for the Bruce MacBeth, 4-cylinder power plant engine. It's a beautiful engine and done without castings, except for the flywheels. I could also see my self building a 3 cylinder version of this engine, like the Fairbanks Morse Model we see floating around from time to time.

http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/f43/bruce-macbeth-gas-engine-electric-plant-16925/

Pay particular attention to the crankshaft construction. It looks like a fairly easy way to make multicylinder crankshafts with ball bearing mains.

Chuck

 

[ruben]

Hello, where could I find the plans for that engine?

I would love to make one

thank you

 

[cwelkie]

I think you'll find drawings for that engine in this book:
https://secure.villagepress.com/store/items/detail/item/4455

 

[ruben]

I think you'll find drawings for that engine in this book:
https://secure.villagepress.com/store/items/detail/item/4455

So in that book are the engine plans.

 

[cwelkie]

So in that book are the engine plans.

Yes, the engine drawings are in that book.
You could always contact Village Press before you order it to be sure.

 

[ruben]

ok thanks

 

[Tidza]

I have that book and I can confirm that it contains the detailed plans for all four engines in the book.

 

[Richard Hed]

I've been after that book for a long time. Finally ordered it but the debit card would not work properly. Phoned them and used a credit card--no prob?!

 

[Fidlstyks]

ok thanks

There are plans for this engine and for the IHC 35HP Twin and another upright and the Snow in the book by Doug Kelley.
Unfortunately or for a great deal for unskilled persons wanting an engine, that company from Taiwan? Sterling Kit that builds the IHC model cheap. Maybe they took the plans and now makes them finished and running for around $880? I think they build several models now.