[SEL] Miami Project - Another Hunk of Iron

[Tommy Turner]

I have periodically put some info on the SEL about my Miami project.  
Some background for our newer SEL members:  I always wanted a Miami 
engine.  They are quite unique with the Sideshaft located on top of the 
crankshaft rather than below.  I could never find one however.   Finally 
I found one that had been cannibalized.  The end of the cylinder had 
been cut off, a wedge welded on the end of the piston, and all the small 
parts were gone.  All that was there was the base, flywheels, and 
crankshaft, and 1/2 of a cylinder.  The piston and rod were there with 
the attached wedge.  What was sad was that what was there was in 
terrific shape.  No wear, no pits, no rust, probably 85% of the original 
paint, etc.  I bought the parts from Jerry Toews and he had a complete 
engine exactly like it.  He was extremely generous and offered to loan 
me the complete engine to copy what I needed.  What a great offer from a 
great guy.  I'll forever be indebted to him.  I will complete info on 
the this project in several segments on the SEL and will label them 1, 
2, 3, etc.

Tommy Turner
Magnolia, KY