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Re: Compressed Air V8 Engine
« Reply #15 on: July 20, 2012, 02:12:38 AM »
Chuck,
Wow, some very nice machining   :) :) :)

Just wondering is there a reason to use magnesium for the block?
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DaveH

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Re: Compressed Air V8 Engine
« Reply #16 on: July 20, 2012, 05:07:33 AM »
Chuck,
Wow, some very nice machining   :) :) :)

Just wondering is there a reason to use magnesium for the block?
 :)
DaveH

Thanks, Dave!  I used magnesium based on available stock.  I didn't have any aluminum the right thickness, only the magnesium, so that's what I used.

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Re: Compressed Air V8 Engine
« Reply #17 on: July 20, 2012, 09:07:00 AM »
Chuck,
Wow, some very nice machining   :) :) :)

Just wondering is there a reason to use magnesium for the block?
 :)
DaveH

Thanks, Dave!  I used magnesium based on available stock.  I didn't have any aluminum the right thickness, only the magnesium, so that's what I used.

Chuck
Chuck,
That's one of the best reasons  :D :D :D
 :)
DaveH

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Re: Compressed Air V8 Engine
« Reply #18 on: July 20, 2012, 11:56:36 AM »
Looking good, there is always something fascinating for me with V8's. I'm looking forward to watching this one grow.


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Re: Compressed Air V8 Engine
« Reply #19 on: July 20, 2012, 02:40:23 PM »
Hi Chuck
That Crank is lovely Mate
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Re: Compressed Air V8 Engine
« Reply #20 on: July 22, 2012, 04:06:29 AM »
Coming along great, Chuck.  I like the way you chose to remove the stock from inside the crankcase. 
Is this engine going to use your special valve setup?  (Forgotten what you call it..)
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Re: Compressed Air V8 Engine
« Reply #21 on: July 22, 2012, 06:59:31 AM »
I'm watching along Chuck this will be a superb engine  :)

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Re: Compressed Air V8 Engine
« Reply #22 on: July 22, 2012, 08:44:33 AM »
It will be, looking forward to watching this. Will never get anything of my own done that this rate   ;)

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Re: Compressed Air V8 Engine
« Reply #23 on: July 23, 2012, 02:38:14 AM »
Coming along great, Chuck.  I like the way you chose to remove the stock from inside the crankcase. 
Is this engine going to use your special valve setup?  (Forgotten what you call it..)

Thanks, Dean, yes this engine will use my slave valve arrangement.  Adds as much to the sound as to the operation!

I'm watching along Chuck this will be a superb engine  :)

Stew

Thanks Stew, always a compliment to know your watching...

It will be, looking forward to watching this. Will never get anything of my own done that this rate   ;)

Nick

Thanks, Nick, I've been having a problem of my own this past few days.  The better half has taken over my shop to paint a piece of furniture.  I can't make chips until she has it finished and back in the house.  Hopefully just another day or two!

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Re: Compressed Air V8 Engine
« Reply #24 on: July 23, 2012, 02:50:14 AM »
For those of you who may not have seen my opposed 4 cylinder engine, this V8 will use the same valve set up and will be a 4 stroke.
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYugS_vvPrQ" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYugS_vvPrQ</a>
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Re: Compressed Air V8 Engine
« Reply #25 on: July 23, 2012, 05:46:36 AM »
It ought to be quite something to hear running then, Chuck.  I've seen a few of your other engines that use the slave
valve, and it really makes a realistic sounding pop on the exhaust.
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Re: Compressed Air V8 Engine
« Reply #26 on: July 25, 2012, 04:18:38 AM »
I messed up one of the connecting rods trying to make them prettier, so I decided to remake all of them.  Tonight I was drilling the pilot holes for the rod cap screws and broke my only 3/64" bit.  Had to order some new ones so the project is on the shelf for a few days.

In the meantime, I'm working on my own design for a model 2-stroke horizontal oil field engine similar to the Bessemer.  Current plan is for a 1.25" bore, 1.75" stroke, 9" flywheels and hot tube ignition.  If I can't get the hot tube ignition to work, I'll fall back on spark ignition.

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Re: Compressed Air V8 Engine
« Reply #27 on: July 25, 2012, 01:33:35 PM »
Really enjoying your build Chuck. I like your designs a lot, Dave

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Re: Compressed Air V8 Engine
« Reply #28 on: July 25, 2012, 06:35:45 PM »
Hi Chuck

Very happy that I can continue following your build here.

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Re: Compressed Air V8 Engine
« Reply #29 on: July 26, 2012, 09:02:56 AM »
Checking in late, but I'm here for the ride now Chuck

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