[SEL] Miami Project - Another Hunk of Iron

[Craig Prucha]

Hi Tommy,

WOW! Man what a great project and fine restoration you have done! Thanks for
posting the restoration story on the SEL and sharing the photos. I must have
spent an hour looking through your Miami photo album. All the work you
accomplished show a great love for the hobby and should prove to all it's not
about the cost. Loved seeing the photos of the machine work taking place.
AWESOME! Well thanks again for the update and all the photos. See ya, Craig...

PS Will you be bringing the Miami to Coolspring in the future?


Quoting Tommy Turner <lcjudge at scrtc.com>:

> 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
>