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If it were me, I wouldn't try to run it in until it turns over smoothly, if a bit stiffly, by hand.One possible way to power it for run-in would be a rubber wheel driven by an electric drill and held against the flywheel. Those expandable rubber cylinders used to hold sanding drums spring to mind, sans sand paper of course.
The question is...do I start a family war (mother-in-law) or not I've been posting my progress on facebook as well.Got a response..."will it be useful or just fascinating?". I get the same question from my mom. So I said...something to the effect of..."Fascinating IS useful. It can generate interest in others to learn about doing things with your hands, math (there's quite a bit), history (industrial revolution), art (there's a lot of creativity) much like things in a museum (whether models or not) that no longer do 'real' work. It takes you down many avenues of learning and interests."I didn't say "what the hell do you mean 'just'" I must have patience. She may simply have been asking if I had plans for it to do something like run a garden hydration system or stir kombucha.Nah. She just didn't think further about what 'useful' means.
Well said Zee, my take on it, is that you need to do what makes you happy. In my case, if a project goes on for many years well so be it, I'm doing what makes me happy.
Hi Carl I'd like to see your engine running but it says the video is unavailable ?Have you set it to private view only ?