Fabricated Small Gas Flathead Engine

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Okay.

This can be done with metal stock.

I figured out how.

Keep in mind this is an 'exposed' engine. Without a water jacket this time around.

Bosses. That's the key to it.

Hang bosses off cylinder and crankcase.
 
Some explanation.

I get the part where the machining starts after it's welded together.

Keep parts parallel or square to each other.

By jove. I think it will work.

Okay. I will explain Bosses tomorrow. For camshaft and valves for example.

Large engines and early gas engines had exposed assemblies. It has just fallen by the wayside.

A little messy!:)
 
I'm hoping he does a lot of pics or even better a few video clips.
 
Thank you Ken!

Okay. Will work on some drawings.

Keep in mind this is minimum.

Open crankcase. You oil it with an oil can.

It runs for a VERY short time and you shut it off.

Idea is to just cover the major points to use this engine as a mule for better one.
 
:nail biter::nail biter::nail biter:, i need something to actually see.
i'm going crazy trying to envision the engine
 
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