Category Archives: IC model engines

Model engineering blog for those interested in building and restoring model internal combustion engines. www.mikes-models.com shows the building a Mills diesel 1.3cc. Further engines are in the pipe line includeing the Sparey 5cc diesel and the Seal 15cc 4 cylinder engine by Westbury.

Tappets & both camshaft bushes completed for Seal engine

Posted on 1 June, 2010 by Mike Freeman

Yesterday I managed to make the tappets for one engine (8 in all) and they are now awaiting my first attempt at case hardening. To speed up their production I made a tube out of stainless steel to fit over … Continue reading →

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Camshaft bush and 8 valves finished for Seal 4 cylinder 13.7cc engine

Posted on 30 May, 2010 by Mike Freeman

Today I managed a session in the workshop and completed (other than cutting a screwdriver slot in the valve faces) the first set of 8 valves. Last night I thought I would change my plan and get something to revolve … Continue reading →

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8 valves nearly completed for Seal engines.

Posted on 29 May, 2010 by Mike Freeman

I managed a short session today and managed to nearly complete the first engines 8 valves. There only remains 4 valves to be finished to overall size then cut a slot in each face. When these 8 are done I … Continue reading →

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Valve for Seal Engine – How I am making mine.

Posted on 22 May, 2010 by Mike Freeman

I thought I would share with you how I am making the valves for the Seal engine design by Edgar T Westbury. Sadly I am a ‘list man’ and after working through my first machining method list it was amended … Continue reading →

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Valves made successfully 3 – ruined 2 so its progress of sorts!

Posted on 21 May, 2010 by Mike Freeman

Well today’s session I should have made at least 4 valves. In the end silly errors resulted in two being scrapped before finishing. On the plus side the work I did whilst laid down yesterday afternoon, in writing up an … Continue reading →

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Bent valve! Back to the drawing board….

Posted on 12 May, 2010 by Mike Freeman

Yesterday was a difficult day. I was really pleased with my first valve and took a lot of time over it! Yesterday I ruined it. Ok, it was always going to be a test piece to sort out the machining … Continue reading →

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Machining 1″long stainless steel valves for Seal engine’s

Posted on 10 May, 2010 by Mike Freeman

Well this morning I made a start on the valves for the pair of Edgar T Westbury’s Seal engines I am building. Its been a while since my last work on this pair for various reasons but at least I … Continue reading →

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Seal Flywheels progress..now on the second one.

Posted on 31 March, 2010 by Mike Freeman

Machining a pair of flywheels for 2 Seal engines to a design by Edgar T Westbury. A study in how it was done Continue reading →

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Seal Flywheel and turning mandrel makes some progress.

Posted on 2 February, 2010 by Mike Freeman

Whilst I made an error on this one flywheel for the Seal engine early on I decided to carry on and complete it to verify my methodology. A mandrel was made so the finishing cuts could be made between centres making a non ‘wobbling’ flywheel! Continue reading →

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