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.
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 ?
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.
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 !
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.
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.
Part # 58-SLIDE VALVE x 2 completed
Part # 59-SLIDE VALVE BUCKLE x 2 completed
After that, all of the main components are finished except for one set of SLIDE VALVE ROD ENDS.. Part # 60
During the war, there were several Monitors built. Were all the engines the same? I would thimpfk that Petersen would have made changes to improve them.