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ML7 leadscrew machining finished! Not far to go now.
An update on a comprehensive refurbishment of a Myford ML7 lathe including new leadscrew, new countershaft, new belt tension shaft, new gibs for all slideways and new oilite and home made LB40/Colphos bearings. Continue reading
Thanks to Rob Wilson for his articles.
article model engineer by Edgar T Westbury regarding the building of his Seal 15cc petrol engine Continue reading
Myford refurbishment continues – shaft competed
Today I only managed to complete the lever that releases tension on the countershaft/headstock belt. It is surprising to me still on how much I underestimate time required for each task. No real problems were encountered and I had a … Continue reading
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Change of priorities – Myford ML7 refurbishment becomes No.1
Yes, the Seal will have to take a back seat for a little while as the move of the Myford ML7 into the workshop on Tuesday, means a revision of priorities. I don’t know whether to thank or blame my … Continue reading
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Trouble boring the Seal casting……..
I needed to bore two 1 1/8th holes at either end of the main cylinder block casting on the Seal 15cc 4 cylinder engine. So it would be a simple job of bolting the block to the angle plate on … Continue reading
Start of a new project – building the Seal 4 cylinder 15cc engine
The start of a Seal 15cc 4 cylinder petrol engine to a design bu Edgar T Westbury. Continue reading
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Tagged camshaft, seal camshaft, seal engine build
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If machining camshafts worries you, help is now at hand!
Help for model engineers with how to machine camshafts for internal combustion engines. Continue reading
Merry Christmas to one and all
Well I have to apologise I am a little behind with my reporting of work done in the garage. I have had three sessions resulting in the near completion of the Fowler ash pan and since I will be confined to barracks … Continue reading
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Today I invented a time machine!
Making cams for 15 Hit ‘n’ Miss engines as part of a Team build across the World. Continue reading
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Tagged cam blanks, hit n miss, machining cams, time machine
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