Small V8

[stevehuckss396]

Them rockers are incredibly complex little parts. :bow: :bow:

How did you hold them when counter boring? It looks like they are on a drill press with no fixture or vice. Is this just an "After" picture?

Kel

Thanks guys!

I just held them with my fingers and drilled slow. I wasn't afraid of them getting away from me but if I drill too fast they would heat up.

 

[stevehuckss396]

Today I decided to finish the air cleaner lower pan. I found a piece of scrap large enough and faced it and turned the OD.

The air hole and mounting hole were both drilled from the bottom side.

The ID of the mount was bored with the boring bar

Then by some miracle, the part was parted off.

Then the front was cut to shape and that is where the camera battery died.

It was finished off in the CNC mill. I think it is a close replica of a 14 inch Edelbrock. Only without the Edelbrock.

 

[agmachado]

Wonderful, Steve!!!

Very, very cool !!!

 

[stevehuckss396]

 

[kustomkb]

Slick!!

 

[Lakc]

Today I decided to finish the air cleaner lower pan. I found a piece of scrap large enough and faced it and turned the OD.

You people with all this useful scrap make me jealous. ;D

Looks beautiful!

 

[stevehuckss396]

You people with all this useful scrap make me jealous. ;D

When I first started out, If I need a foot, I would buy two. If I needed 10 screws I would buy 100. Now some 5 years later I still buy material and screws but not all that often. My strategy worked.

 

[steamer]

When I first started out, If I need a foot, I would buy two. If I needed 10 screws I would buy 100. Now some 5 years later I still buy material and screws but not all that often. My strategy worked.

;D.....oh I like the way you think bud...

 

[Lakc]

Ok, I feel better now. I refer to that as stock, not scrap. It all has to do with the acquisition price with me.

 

[stevehuckss396]

Well gentlemen, all the parts for the heads are DONE!!! Over the last month or 2 I have made the 360 individual pieces that it will take to complete 5 heads. In the next few days following Christmas I am going to try to get everything assembled. I think i'll take the rest of the night off!!

 

[gbritnell]

Hi Steve,
Well done. I can't wait to see what they look like assembled.
gbritnell

 

[Lakc]

Good job Steve! I am still working on one cylinder head for a single cylinder! Sounds like you earned your rest.

 

[deere_x475guy]

Well gentlemen, all the parts for the heads are DONE!!! Over the last month or 2 I have made the 360 individual pieces that it will take to complete 5 heads. In the next few days following Christmas I am going to try to get everything assembled. I think i'll take the rest of the night off!!

Hey Steve, how is the assembly coming along?

PS..If you want anything black anodized I now have the proper sealer and dye to do it along with a PS.

 

[stevehuckss396]

Hey Steve, how is the assembly coming along?

It's not! I got involved with TB4 so I have spent the last few days making sure my parts are done. I should have everything done tomorrow.

I have also been working on a website for the club so that is an ongoing project.

Hope to be back at it by weeks end or early next week.

Thanks for the offer Bob!

 

[deere_x475guy]

Awh yes, I seen that shortly after I posted the question. Looks like your getting that one wrapped up. Nice job on the heads and engraving.

 

[stevehuckss396]

Well I think its time to shelf the V8. I have 2 more scrap crankshafts in the trash can. I think I need to do something else for a while and come back to it when my skills improve.

 

[deere_x475guy]

Steve,
You have come a long ways in a short time, and everytime I look at your builds I am in awe. Sometimes it's best to do as you are right now. I know your not discoraged....your past that. Your doing what many people have to do from time to time. Relax a bit and reflect some.

 

[steamer]

Hang tough Steve...it'll still be there when the time is right.

Dave

 

[stevehuckss396]

Well I tried to take a break but it was a dismal failure. I spent all week last week working on some drawings for the little V8. I have created 29 sheets already. I don't know anything about tolerances so you will be left to your own good judgement on that one. I just put down on the sheets what I did. I'm just trying to get the necessary dimensions on them so you won't be left hanging. From this point on, I will make sure I make the remaining parts from my own drawings. This way I can catch if I leave out a needed dimension.


Then I couldn't resist making a few parts so I started on the carb. It is a simple drum type carb with adjustable air bleed. If it works out OK, I will include it in the drawings.

 

[Lakc]

Awww its an ittty bitty dominator. ;D Too cute!