Henry ford valve

[Herbiev]

Hi all. Just going through the Henry Ford first engine plans and wondering if any of our Aussie members know where to get a 3/4" stop/waste valve ?
Tia
Herbie

 

[cam081]

I looked and looked and couldn't find any for my engine so I am using 1/2 taps for the bodies they look almost the same. cam

 

[Herbiev]

Keep me posted on how you go. I might have to do the same. I could probably order from the U.S. but the $4500 postage could be a problem.

 

[aarggh]

Keep me posted on how you go. I might have to do the same. I could probably order from the U.S. but the $4500 postage could be a problem.

Yeah, but that'd be registered post wouldn't it Herb? ;-)

cheers, Ian

 

[vascon2196]

Herbie,

I just built my second Ford engine using a 3/4" Globe Valve instead of a Stop & Waste valve. The valve stem inside a globe valve is already seated into the body by the manufacturer which makes everything so much easier. It also looks exactly the same on the outside.

I made a detail drawing of this new valve design if you are interested...

 

[el gringo]

I use a regular 'globe 3/4" valve' I ordered from Amazon less than $20.

Ray M

 

[Herbiev]

Ian. Registered post is $6000
Ray and Chris. The 3/4 globe valve sounds good to me and would be most interested in the detailed drawings.
Many thanks
Herbie

 

[el gringo]

My source for the gears(SDI) can't seem to come up with the 60 tooth. last one I ordered was ~$16...anyone have suggestions?
The other ones I find are >>>>>$

Ray M

 

[atwatterkent]

I simply ordered a pair of involute gear cutters from Travers. $63 with shipping and will make the gears as needed.

I picked up the stop & waste valve at a local plumbing supply shop, $18, but would like to see more info on the globe valve substitution.

 

[cam081]

hi guys this is my engine so far. I am working on the crank end at the moment I also have a smaller oiler to put on it. cam

 

[vascon2196]

Here is my detail drawing of the new exhaust valve design for the Henry Ford engine...it really was easy to modify and works great.

I did not have to lap or re-seat anything.

 

[Jack B]

Hi Folks: A fellow modeler told me to take apart an old lawn mower and I would find two gears inside. The number of teeth are not too important but the ratio is. They should be 2 to 1. You may have to do a little modifying but we do that anyway. Mine worked out great. Good luck with your engines. Jack

 

[Herbiev]

Looking good Cam. Well on the way.
Thanks for the drawings Chris. I thought I had a couple of those but they turned out to be gate valves

 

[cam081]

Chris your globe valves look the same as my taps but the taps I am useing have rubber seats so I will be making the valve I will post a photo when I get one done. Cam

 

[el gringo]

hi Chris

like your design,much better than mine but I am commited to this

 

[el gringo]

hi cam

I think the valve you have is a composition disc seat globe pattern valve.

The one Chris and I have are plug seat globe pattern valves.

Ray M