Hit me - Miss me?

[tel]

The only trouble is, then you have to go find another elephant!

 

[ozzie46]

Yeah Tel, but isn't half the fun selecting the right elephant? ;D ;D

Ron

 

[Maryak]

Ron and tel,

Thanks for the continued support. :bow: :bow:

Yesterday was a faffing about day with all the fiddly bits which make up the valve, timing and governor mechanisms. I followed Brian's and now tel's trials and tribulations in this area and alas it's not only the kerzel which has to have considerable departure from the drawings to get things sorted in this area. The next thing is to make the governor bobbin and then I will have a better idea of the bend required for the governor arm.

Best Regards
Bob

 

[swilliams]

Looks like you're into the fiddly stuff now Bob. It's coming along nicely

Steve

 

[gjn]

It's looking suspiciously like an engine now...can't wait for the noise to start. I saw your engine's big brothers up at Mt. Barker last weekend, they sounded good.

 

[Brian Thomas]

Just amazing! I am going to look for one of books of plans. Just too much for words.
Brian.

 

[Maryak]

Steve, Gavin & Brian,

Thanks Guys for your continued support and interest :bow: :bow: :bow:

More faffing about :

Today I made the rocker arm pin and fitted the arm to the head. I also made a start on the governor ring but round stock is round stock so no piccy ;D

The rocker pin, (plenty of thread..........I only need the last 1/8" but what the hell).

A couple of shots of the arm in situ.

Best Regards
Bob

 

[GailInNM]

Lots of little bitty parts.
All Looking good.
Gail

 

[steamer]

It IS looking like a big old Hitnmiss though! I'm digging it Bob!

Dave

 

[kvom]

If you hadn't wasted time in building a house and other unimportant stuff like that, this would be finished by now. ;D

Still looking in anyway.

 

[Captain Jerry]

Bob

Speed is not all its cracked up to be. PROGRESS, that's the ticket. You really can milk the anticipation.

Jerry

 

[Maryak]

Lots of little bitty parts.
All Looking good.
Gail

Gail,

Thanks for your support :bow:

It IS looking like a big old Hitnmiss though! I'm digging it Bob!

Dave

Dave,

Thanks for hanging in there :bow: As far as digging goes, this one is digging deep into the power of persistence.

If you hadn't wasted time in building a house and other unimportant stuff like that, this would be finished by now. ;D

Still looking in anyway.

Kvom,

Thanks for still looking and thanks for the plausible explanation for the delay. :bow: :bow:

Bob

Speed is not all its cracked up to be. PROGRESS, that's the ticket. You really can milk the anticipation.

Jerry

Jerry,

Thanks for the input. :bow: Milking anticipation..................who me ??? More like it's milking away my powers of concentration

Best Regards
Bob

 

[Maryak]

Another small step for, (this), man. :

The governor ring.

Best Regards
Bob

 

[Dave G]

Looks like a very nice engine to me. Dave

 

[Deanofid]

You're gettin' there, Bob. I've missed a couple of updates, but it's looking good. It's going to be
quite a sight when you find the end of it! ;D

Dean

 

[Maryak]

Dav and Dean,

Thanks for hanging in there guys, I appreciate the support. :bow: :bow:

I managed to drill some holes in one flywheel in preparation for spoking. For some unknown, (senior moment x 5), I tangled my brain and a couple of parts further south.........resulting in in a brain fart of stupendous proportions. I started the 1st slot for the cut out but was not happy so I came home put the flywheel into CAD and it all looks so simple .

Ah well I guess next week will see me underway complete with idiots guide covering 60o angles. :'(

Best Regards
Bob

 

[metalmad]

now Ive been here before
this looks so familiar
coming along Mate

 

[arnoldb]

At least you're making some progress Bob - even if there's a senior moment or so involved. All part of the fun
I haven't laid a finger on my machines for 6 weeks now; that's a bit frustrating.

Kind regards, Arnold

 

[steamer]

yea I tend to be rotary table challenged too...don't sweat it....you have a "putting on" machine ..... ;D

 

[Maryak]

MM & Arnold,

Thanks for your understanding guys. :bow: :bow:

yea I tend to be rotary table challenged too...don't sweat it....you have a "putting on" machine ..... ;D

Dave,

Yes I do, however I'm put off about putting on : If my rooster up is of sufficient proportions this will be the recovery method.

Best Regards
Bob