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Upshur's twin opposed cyl. engine
Brian Rupnow:
Worked hard all day and didn't get much done!!---Some days are like that. I went across town today and bought some material---If you need any 5/16" drill rod, don't come to Canada to buy it. 36$ for a three foot length of it. I completely finished the baseplate, and half finished the front and rear plates today. I had enough 1/4" steel plate to make the front and rear plates from, but considering the price of #4-40 taps versus the cost of a bit of aluminum flatbar, I decided that it would be smarter to buy the aluminum. Tomorrow I'm off to a steam show with a friend of mine.
Brian Rupnow:
Just got back from the steam museum at Puslinch, Ontario. A friend who I had done some machining for took me down for a tour. Many amazing large machines from a different era, very impressive to see. It was nice to get away from home for a day and do something different.
Brian Rupnow:
Does anybody know where to buy 1/4"-32 sparkplugs in Ontario, Canada? I like the Rimfire VR2 series sparkplug and I'd like to buy a pair of sparkplug boots as well.---Brian
Brian Rupnow:
After what seemed like an awful lot of drilling and tapping, I was able to assemble the crankcase body and "pose" the two cylinder assemblies in it. They are not soldered yet. ---I have to go across town and pick up some ball bearings and try to hunt down the silver solder that the plans call for.
Jasonb:
Should not be too hard to find as it is the common mix for "Lead Free" soft solder 4% Silver and 96% Tin
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