E Z Engine... Perhaps not that easy...

[Deanofid]

Thanks Tony!

 

[Phantom0_1]

The weekend didn't start off too well with me scrapping my first attempt at the flywheel, I dug in too deep whilst trying to true up the outside edge.
Looking on the bright side, no damage to lathe, no damage to me, only a piece of ally placed (thrown) in the small parts drawer for reuse later.
My second attempt was more successfull, I even added extra holes for interest. ;D

 

[SAM in LA]

Tony,

We don't scrap materials, we reallocate our resources for a future project. I should know, I have a whole box full.

Looking good.

SAM

 

[Phantom0_1]

Thinking that I was starting to push my luck, I decided to leave the crank as a simple disc.

 

[Phantom0_1]

I like that.... Re allocation of resources...

 

[b.lindsey]

It's coming right along Tony. I have been gone for a couple of weeks so am trying to catch up some on all the posts. Maybe I missed it if someone asked already...can you give some information as to the teeny engine in your avatar picture? Is that a penny it's sitting on??

Bill

 

[Phantom0_1]

I hit a problem when making the connecting rods, no steel or brass, so I made them out of ally with brass bushes for the m3 bolts to tighten up against.

Assembled engine
Ready for testing

 

[Phantom0_1]

Sorry but the engine is quite a bit bigger than you think, its on a piece of ply about 6" across, its about the size of a small Mamod stationary engine.
Its scratch built from bits of bar stock etc.

 

[Phantom0_1]

I don't have a compressor, so I improvised and used a tyre inflater to test it.

 

[Phantom0_1]

I was so happy that it ran, almost first flick of the flywheel I decided to give it a bit of a clean and polish. ;D

 

[b.lindsey]

More than just a bit of a polish I would say...looks beautiful Tony :bow: :bow: And looks to be a fine runner too!!

Thanks for the info on the avatar too...any other pics of it you can post?

Regards,
Bill

 

[Phantom0_1]

I have this bigger pic of it with 2 cylinders that didn't work out (now reallocated resources) ;D

 

[T70MkIII]

Very nice job, Tony - your EZ looks great.

 

[SAM in LA]

Tony,

Good job.

I find it is easier to polish an engine that runs well.

Keep up the good work.

SAM

 

[Deanofid]

That's one clean looking EZ engine, Tony. You did great!

Is there a video? Please?

Dean

 

[black85vette]

SWEET! woohoo1

Looks great. Very nice job.

 

[fcheslop]

Wow really nice job Tony

 

[Phantom0_1]

Thanks for the positive comments guys ;D ;D ;D
As you can prob' tell I am very pleased with the result and I have enjoyed the build, your hints and encouragement have helped more than you know.
The design of the engine and the build info is a brilliant idea and great intro into machining etc.
I have learned allot from this, so THANKS AGAIN.

What would you suggest for my next engine ???
I have a few jobs I want to do in the shop, like a carrage stop for the lathe to keep me busy for a couple of weeks, so need something to start when they are done that will keep me out of trouble.
Tony

 

[Groomengineering]

Wow! Very nice Tony! Thm: Knew you could do it!

Next engine? Well I've always liked Elmer V's little engines. Most are not a lot more difficult than the E-Z. Cruise around the john-tom.com site, lots of neat stuff.

Cheers

Jeff

 

[njl]

Yep that's very nice Tony. Good luck with your next one.

Nick