Hoglet started (and running!)

[kustomkb]

I wound a spring for the kick start;

Then cross drilled the sprag clutch with the shaft extension;

Then drilled a clearance hole in a dowel to guide the roll pin;

And drove it home;

 

[PhillyVa]

Kevin,

Looks like it's coming along very nicely. Is it getting close to finnishing?

I like the spring winding set up...nice and simple.

Regards

Philly

 

[kustomkb]

Thanks Phil,

Just the cam and valves left plus a few widgets and also still have a carb to make.

Here is that spring installed;

And made a guide to install the valve guides;

set up in the vise;

And driven home;

Now back out to turn some valves. ;D

 

[kustomkb]

valves turned and lapped into their new homes;

 

[kustomkb]

Heads completed;

 

[Jeff02]

This is HIGH on my list of things I would like to build, so Thanks for all the pics and videos’, You are making great progress!
Could I ask where you ordered your sprag clutch and valve springs from?
I would like to start acquiring the parts just in case I do start to build this engine.

Thanks for your Help!

 

[kustomkb]

Thanks Jeff.

The clutch and springs were given to me by MatiR. The drawings suggest several sources to purchase from.

The clutch can be purchased from http://stores.shop.ebay.ca/candhsurplus__W0QQ_armrsZ1

He said he has lots left;

Dear kustomkb,

Kevin

We still have a good supply of those sprocket with clutch (GR2002). Let me know if you want some. We have a $20.00 minimum. Thanks Rick


- candhsurplus

www.smallparts.com is also a good source for gears etc.

 

[ksouers]

Kev,
The Hoglet's looking really nice! It's getting difficult to keep up with all these WIP threads lately.

Can't wait to see you dance when this one starts up ;D

 

[kustomkb]

Thanks Kev!

I'm getting pretty excited too, almost there.

I came across this site which has a nice computer rendering and an animation,

http://www.webs1.uidaho.edu/mindworks/past_projects.htm

 

[MatiR]

Kevin, nice work - got to pull my thumb out but so many toys, so little time ;D

Thanks for that 3D link, very interesting.

M.

 

[rake60]

Looking fabulous Kevin!

You know, I've been an industrial machinist for over 30 years.
You are WAY over my head on the model scale.
Beautiful craftsmanship.
I'm looking very much forward to the nest update!

Rick

 

[kustomkb]

Thanks alot Mati and Rick!

This has definately been the most parts I have machined to fit in this size of space ever. Its been alot of fun. And has taken too long.

I hope to have the cam finished by the end of the week, then onto final fit and assembly. ;D

 

[kustomkb]

Today I bored out the timing gear by making a split bushing;

And reamed it to size;

It is held by a split taper which needs some tweaking;

I also made the 4 lobe cam today according to a drawing given to me by Clarence from "Three Little Hogs" on a CNC with a slot cutter and the blank held vertically;

Thanks Clarence!!

I also gathered materials to build the carb that Jasonb pointed out earlier.

Thanks Jason!!

And then I just had to play a bit to see how it goes together;

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AV71gjKZ8Q[/ame]

I have a couple family functions the next couple weekends.....

 

[PhillyVa]

Hey Kevin...That's sweet

Regards

Philly

 

[Maryak]

Kevin,

It really goes together beautifully. :bow: :bow:

Best Regards
Bob

 

[kustomkb]

Thanks for the kind words Philly and Bob.

I managed to squeeze in alittle time to mount the cam and heads today and eliminate a couple more interferences.

Then spun it with a drill and there were some popping noises. ;D and the lifters went up and down. ;D

Make some pipes next and install the ignition.

-KB

 

[rake60]

You're killing me here Kevin!

I'm dying to see this one come to life!!!

Rick

 

[kustomkb]

I hear ya buddy!

If I had a couple more hours tonight...

Monday should allow me a solid six, so lets hope for the best.

KB

 

[kustomkb]

Got the ignition installed and made an mdf test bed;

Please excuse the zip ties, washers under the acorn nuts and the factory carb,(Jason I will build it..) I just ran out of time.
I have to rewire and insulate the shop and gut the basement before winter.






















Oh did I mention,

IT'S ALIVE!!! IT'S ALIVE!!! IT'S ALIVE!!!


[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULas6lgJdsk[/ame]

Thanks all for the tips and motivation and joining in for the ride, although it is far from over....


-Kevin.

 

[90LX_Notch]

Kevin,

woohoo1 Awsome! Thm: Thm: Thm: Thm: I have been following this build and couldn't wait to see it run. Great job! :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: Great build. th_wav

Bob