Tag Archives: flywheel

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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Error on Westbury’s Seal Plans but no problems since it has been found in time

Posted on 14 March, 2010 by Mike Freeman

Another error found on the set of Seal plans I have. 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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Flywheel turning hits a problem – 4 jaws to big!

Posted on 17 January, 2010 by Mike Freeman

Flywheel for Seal 15cc 4 cylinder petrol engine hits a snag when the jaws of the 4 jaw chuck prove to large to fit inside the rear cavity. Another approach is needed to complete the flywheel Continue reading →

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Flywheel’s for a pair of Edgar T Westbury’s Seal 4 cylinder petrol engines

Posted on 16 January, 2010 by Mike Freeman

Flywheel for Seal engine to a design by Edgar T Westbury. Continue reading →

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Seal 15cc 4 cylinder valve guides and flywheel under way.

Posted on 16 January, 2010 by Mike Freeman

Working out how to make the valve guides for Edgar T Westbury’s 15cc 4 cylinder petrol engine. Follow the building of two Seal engines on www.mikes-models.com Continue reading →

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Clarke Bandsaw performing well despite poor stand!

Posted on 11 January, 2010 by Mike Freeman

Clarke 6″ Bandsaw performs well in cutting a large piece of brass which makes up for the rubbish stand it is supplied with. Follow the engine build on www.mikes-models.com Continue reading →

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