USS MONITOR SIDE LEVER ENGINE

[wce4]

Didn't accomplished a lot of machining today. Repaired my South Bend 9 b lathe with the info supplied by HMEL.
Then after that was completed, I check the fit of previous machine parts that was finish this week.

 

[GreenTwin]

It is looking very good so far.
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[wce4]

It is looking very good so far.
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Thank you GreenTwin.

 

[wce4]

Part # 46-CRANK ROD BEARING END x 2 completed
Part # 47-CON-ROD x 2 completed
Part # 48-CON-ROD YOKE x 2 completed
Part # 49-CON-ROD YOKE PIN x 2 completed

Improving doing single point threading on the lathe, it's not as intimidating as when I started this project.
Not to happy the way Part # 46 turnout, may need to remachine two new ones ?

 

[wce4]

Despite the conditions being hot (90 deg F - 32. 23 deg C ) , cloudy, and muggy in central Florida, I managed to finish Part #52-CCENTRIC SHEAVE x 2.
100% of the parts on sheet 9 of 14 have been completed.

I am moving on to the last part sheet number 10.

 

[GreenTwin]

You are making that look easy, but I know it is not.
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[wce4]

You are making that look easy, but I know it is not.
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The reason why is due to the contributions of individuals such as yourself, Rdean33422, Shelton,
Richard Hed, minh-thanh, Brian Rupnow, Steamchick, and many other individuals on this forum.
Thank you !

 

[wce4]

The majority of my Labor Day weekend was spent working in the workshop, with the exception of Sunday when I spent time with my granddaughter and family.

Part # 53-ECCENTRIC STRAP x 2 completed
Part # 54-ECCENTRIC STRAP EXTENSION x 2 completed
Part # 56-ECCENTRIC ROD END x 2 completed


To finish Part #-55-ECCENTRIC ROD and Part #61-SLIDE VALVE ROD, I need to acquire some 1/8" rod.
Thanks for taking a peak.

 

[wce4]

Acquire some 1/8" dia. rod over the week end so ....
Part # 55-ECCENTRIC ROD x 2 completed
Part # 61-SLIDE VALVE ROD x 2 completed
Part # 66-LH-VALVE ROCKER PLATE PIN completed
Part # 67-RH-VALVE ROCKER PLATE PIN completed
Part # 68-RH-VALVE ROCKER PLATE PIN SPACER completed

The excitement is escalating. I am eagerly anticipating seeing this engine run for the first time.