[SEL] Question for Rowlands

[Rick Rowlands]

Hey Curt when you sending me that belt tensioner pattern?  Looks like 
something I could really sink my teeth into!

Rick Rowlands
Tod Engine Works
Makers of Quality iron, steel, ductile iron
and nonferrous castings
2261 Hubbard Road
Youngstown, OH  44505
330-728-2799
www.todengine.org/engineworks.html

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Strobel" <Richard_Strobel7 at msn.com>
To: "The SEL email discussion list" <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Sent: Friday, December 02, 2005 11:00 AM
Subject: Re: [SEL] Question for Rowlands


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>> Here is a belt tensioner pattern and follow board for the IHC Famous
>> sawrig. Whip up a pattern of your belt tensioner in wood and you'll be
>> able to make all the new ones you and your buddies want. It's really not
>> bad one you get into it. Use something soft like poplar or mahogany and
>> you'll have an easy job.
>> http://www.oldengine.org/members/holland/images/Patterns/8Famous/Fork2.htm
>>
>> Curt Holland
>> Gastonia, NC
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>  You do GOOD work, Curt.  Don't think I have the patience.  Having the 
> right tools sure helps.
>
>  As far as my belt tensioner goes, that subject is on that other list and 
> he hasn't replied.
>
>  The New Way is coming also fine, ready for the top coat of paint.  This 
> engine is sure an education for me.  Closed, wet, crankcase, the cc vent 
> (for lack of a better word), goes thru a checkvalve and then up to lube 
> the fan shaft.  Some say to put an oiler up there also, which I'll do if I 
> need to.
>
>  This engine has 5 rings with one way below the wrist pin.  I wonder if 
> that ring is to prevent excessive blow by and thus increased cc pressure.
>
>  Ah yes..what fun it is...even at 5 above zero
>
>  Well headed for the shed..thanks much
>
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