My Hoglet

[hedgehog]

how did you guys cut the .030" slit between the crank hole throws?

 

[kustomkb]

I used a hacksaw blade in a stubby handle, Not pretty but they cant be seen.

 

[crankshafter]

how did you guys cut the .030" slit between the crank hole throws?

hedgehog.
Like Kevin did it:hacksaw, low speed,plety oil and go for it ;D
CS

 

[crankshafter]

Wow CS, moving right along eh?

Glad you decided to go for the sleeved cylinder as well I also prefer the look of polished Al.

They're right, better polish up your best shoes!

I did make it the same as the plans, the different angle of the 4 lobe cam will take care of the timing change.

My neodiums were a snug sliding fit and I added a drop of LT to make sure.

Hi Kevin.
Tank you for the answer, like I was thinking but not sure.
I put up some pics. of the camhouse and valvetrain later this weekend.Only have cellphone pics. so far(to crappy) try to take some real ones to morrow

CS

 

[Krown Kustoms]

looking good, I wont down anybody for using primitave methods, I just used a .050 jewlers file to cut the slots in a pair of brass keepers.
Now where did I put my file comb?
-B-

 

[hedgehog]

thanks for the idea guys , the hacksaw did the trick. not perfect but it is hidden. :-\

 

[crankshafter]

Hi guys.
It have been kind of busy on job. Servicing turbochargers, diesel Auxillery-engines, troubleshooting, planing new workshop(at my job) Planing next week jobs. Oh man ;D
But I managed to have some time in the shop making the cam/valve-train. so like to show you some pic.

Regards CS.

 

[Maryak]

CS,

Very nice work. :bow:

Best Regards
Bob

 

[GailInNM]

Really nice, CS. Great workmanship.
Gail in NM

 

[zeeprogrammer]

Wow. Really nice. I hadn't realized it was that small.

Nice to have that thumb in there for scale.
That is a standard size thumb isn't it?

But really, this is getting me to think that someday I too can make one.

 

[Deanofid]

Great work, CS. I'm enjoying your build here. You're really making progress!

 

[Krown Kustoms]

that looks great, Did you cut the gears or prefab?
-B-

 

[RCox]

Looks really good Mr CS.
The latest one I've got running, (#3), is the best yet.
I went to cast iron rings, and a bit different valve timing.

You're doing great,

 

[crankshafter]

Hi guys.
Thank you for all the kind words :bow:
KK: the ears is prefab.. Some day in the future I will try to make my own. But first I have to get some dividing- plates for the rotab.
zee:Yes it is a ordinary Norwegian thumb.(left hand :big
RCox: Am I right in that you are the inventor of the Hoglet? Nice to have you here on the forum.
Try to put up some more pic.later to day
regards CS

 

[RCox]

Yep, I'm the guy that designed this thing.

Wandering around this site, I find several guys building the "Hoggie" ;
MatiR, kustomkb, and others, Awesome ! I'm flattered... :bow:

If I can be of help, I'll try to check in here from time to time.

I'm about finished with #4, (I'm hooked too) but since it seems Mike Neal has evidently quit the ignition business, I can't get another "exciter". This coil was perfect for the hoglet.

 

[Jasonb]

Hemmingways here in the UK still list the Exciter

http://www.hemingwaykits.com/acatalog/Ignition.html

Jason (yep I've got a hog on the go as well)

 

[crankshafter]

Hemmingways here in the UK still list the Exciter

http://www.hemingwaykits.com/acatalog/Ignition.html

Jason (yep I've got a hog on the go as well)

Hi Jason.
Thank you for the link to Hemingwaykits. That was what I really needed just now. I am ready to go for the ignitionsystem. I will order the kit right on :bow:

CS

 

[crankshafter]

Hi guys.
I promissed you more pics. earlier today. I was not satisfied with the pushrods so I made up some new. I made them from an old TV-antenna with some 5 mm rods, they are "gold-anodized "so I thought it would be nice and "Blingy".

And here are video of the "Hoggie" and "all" the moving parts. used a battery-drill to turn it.



Regards CS

 

[crankshafter]

Yep, I'm the guy that designed this thing.

Wandering around this site, I find several guys building the "Hoggie" ;
MatiR, kustomkb, and others, Awesome ! I'm flattered... :bow:

If I can be of help, I'll try to check in here from time to time.

I'm about finished with #4, (I'm hooked too) but since it seems Mike Neal has evidently quit the ignition business, I can't get another "exciter". This coil was perfect for the hoglet.

Hi Randal
I was searching at the Tover Hobby's catalog for the OS-carbureter that you recomend for the Hoglet, but I could not find find it listed ??? Do you have any options.
Regards CS

 

[kustomkb]

Looking good CS!!

Welcome Randall, do you have any more vid's?

Thanks for designing such a fun engine.