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Elmer’s #3 part eight
Well today I managed to devote my attention to sorting out my non-running Open Column engine. The problem was resolved by remaking the main bearing block and the crankshaft, aiming for a very close...
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Elmer’s #3 part seven
It looks OK but reluctant to run Followers of this series of posts are probably wondering what has happened to my build of Elmer’s #3 Open Column Engine. Well, whilst it looks to be ready to run it...
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Elmer’s #3 part six
Well I should be on the home straight now. Today I have produced the flywheel – a straightforward turning job on the lathe. Watch out for the thin 1/64″ bosses either side to prevent binding in the...
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Elmer’s #3 part five
Today’s job was to produce the inlet pipe from the forward/reverse control to the cylinder head. A simple little part that should only take a few minutes – wrong ! I guess it took me a couple of hours...
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Elmer’s #3 part four
The next stage was to produce the four pillars supporting the cylinder. What might appear to be a relatively simple job can in fact be something of a nightmare if you don’t work to the right system....
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Elmer’s #3 part three
Having completed the engine frame and base my next job was to machine the cylinder. The cylinder bore on the plan is given as 3/8″ – 9.5mm. As I have a 10mm reamer I upped my bore size to suit. This I...
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Elmers #3 part two
We all make mistokes – well I do anyway, quite a lot. Just when the first stage of my build of Elmer’s #3 appeared to be going to plan I messed up bigtime. Simple little job. I decided I would solder...
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Elmer’s #3 engine
The more of Elmer’s Engines I build the move I love ‘em. This time I chose his #3 engine – an Open Column which describes the appearance. The engine employs porting on the crankshaft in the same way as...
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So here we are, another model to add to my small collection. For visual effect I have added insulation lagging to the engine cylinder in the form of strip hardwood procured from my local model shop....
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Elmer’s #32 part five
Detail view of linkage showing connection of piston rod, connecting rod to guide arms. A touch of Loctite on the screw threads should hold everything nicely in place on assembly. With the cylinder and...
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Elmer’s #32 part four
The 'heart' of Elmers vertical open column engine is nearing completion. Note the addition of bolt-on inlet and exhaust manifolds and additional bolts on steam chest cover. This stage is concerned with...
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Elmers#32 part two
The frame or chassis for Elmer’s Open Column engine was whisked away for a professional paint job at a nearby paint shop. It was powder coated in satin black to provide a good durable finish and care...
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Elmer’s #32
The basic frame for Elmers #32 vertical engine now completed and awaiting a visit to the paint shop. I am the first to admit that of late activity in the workshop has been almost non existent apart...
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Simple two stroke – 6
'Debbie' despite international efforts still refuses to run unaided and is now sadly destined to the 'non-runners' shelf until a solution can be found. Well, sadly, I feel as though I have come to the...
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