[S] [SEL] Miami Project - Another Hunk of Iron

[Michael Christie]

The link in the email buggered up so this one should work.
    Cheers
         Mick
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tommy Turner" <lcjudge at scrtc.com>
To: "The SEL email discussion list" <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Sent: Friday, August 06, 2004 1:59 PM
Subject: [S] [SEL] Miami Project - Another Hunk of Iron


> 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
> 
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