[SEL] model engine

[Luke Tonneberger]

Jeff,

If you need a piston for a model engine why not take one out of a Briggs and 
Stratton?  I'm currently attempting to make an engine and am using a piston 
and cylinder from a Volkswagon engine, crankshaft and gears from a Briggs, 
and a couple cast wheels for the flywheels. I'm just using junk that I have 
laying around.  All I have is a lathe and drill press.  Don't know if mine 
will end up running but it is fun making chips and scratching my head.

Luke Tonneberger
Rockford, Michigan
USA
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>From: "Jeff Allen" <transteck at earthlink.net>
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>To: "The SEL email discussion list" <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
>Subject: Re: [SEL] Is't true? Now something to look at
>Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2004 17:25:40 -0700
>
>WOW doesn't even begin to describe this model. Without your description one 
>would not know it is not a full size engine. No size reference in the 
>pictures, and great photography. Now that Steve has throwed this topic out 
>here, let's keep it alive. Nuff on cell phones and gas prices for me.
>
>I have been in contact with Reg regarding models, and it was off list. He 
>gave me some great advice, but this topic really could be covered here. I 
>think many have considered models, and I am one that has. Many questions 
>though for those like me that have never built one.
>
>I know some have great machine shops and can make pistons and such for full 
>size engines. That's way out of my budget, and I don't have room for such 
>an operation. How about models?
>
>What does it take to make one. What size lathe, swing, etc. Will the 
>combination lathe/mill in the GEM adds work for most of us. It could fit in 
>my budget and workshop. Who make the best model castings/kits? Let er rip 
>boys and girls!
>
>Jeff Allen
>PS been busy helping one of ours start his web site. I'll let him announce 
>when ready.
>PPS been busy shopping, wrapping, sending cards and such
>
>----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Gray" <segray at mlode.com>
>To: "The SEL email discussion list" <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
>Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2004 12:01 AM
>Subject: Was: [SEL] Is't true? Now something to look at
>
>
>>Hi All -
>>
>>Well, if the SEL is too quiet, I'll try to throw something here of 
>>interest into the pot for (sort of) a change of scenery. After close to 
>>1000 hours of work, I've finished the Mery model. Just need a stand for it 
>>now, a LOT of paint touch up and maybe a small added accessory later on. 
>>Some rough pictures are at:
>>
>>http://www.oldengineshed.com/snapshot/
>>
>>To give you an idea of it's size, a majority of the bolt heads are 5/32" 
>>and the piping is either 3/16", 1/4". The intake manifold is 5/16", the 
>>spark plug threads are 1/4-32. A lot of work, but a lot of fun! Enjoy....
>>
>>- Steve
>>
>>--
>>Steve Gray
>>Member EDGE & TA, Br. 49 & 13
>>Sonora, California USA
>>e-mail:   segray at mlode.com
>>Home page:   http://www.oldengineshed.com
>>
>>
>>
>>John Hammink wrote:
>>
>>>Is't true that the SEL is almost dead?
>>>
>>>John Hammink
>>>Anna Paulowna, Netherlands.
>>>jg.hammink at quicknet.nl
>>>
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