Category Archives: General posts

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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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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