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Offline k11gmh

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Kitchen sink engine
« on: September 01, 2013, 10:05:14 PM »
Hello one and all new to the forum and very interesting indeed, my question to all you engineers I have an ambition to build Henry Fords "kitchen sink engine" in miniature can anybody give me some advice where I may get some drawings or information or has anybody built the said single cylinder engine thanks very much and for those people who may not know this was the first engine built by Henry Ford that powered his quadricycle

              Regards Graham

Offline sshire

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Re: Kitchen sink engine
« Reply #1 on: September 01, 2013, 10:58:53 PM »
Hi Graham
The full size plans are available from Leon Ridenour. Shouldn't be difficult to scale them down. Pix and and Leon's contact info here.

http://www.nbutterfield.com/Pages/HenryFordfirstengine.aspx

Best,
Stan
Best,
Stan

Offline b.lindsey

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Re: Kitchen sink engine
« Reply #2 on: September 02, 2013, 12:01:29 AM »
Graham, I have seen several of these built and they are fun to watch given the historical nature of the design. Most say it can be a bit tricky to get them to run well though as the carb...or lack thereof can be an issue..

Bill

 

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