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Ed P:

   I would like to build an IC engine. I have a PM 1728 mill, a Hardinge HLV knockoff Asian built lathe, two smaller lathes, drill press, bandsaw, press, bench grinders. I've built Thomas's Universal Pillar Tool, Wildings's  English dial clock, and am also building a Quorn. I do not know how to weld or braze.

  Ed P

Jasonb:
I don't think there are many Casting Kit IC engine designs that are a lot simpler than what you have, larger may be a bit less fiddly but still similar parts. The engine Cast Iron mentions is actually quite a simple IC as it does not have a complex carb, easy spark ignition rather than an ignitor, simple governor, no fuel or water pumps, etc

You could possibly have a look at the Perkins, the only tricky bit on that is the blind bore but otherwise quite a straightforward and larger engine

https://www.cmodele.com/GasEngines.html

Another option if you are not looking for the classic hoper cooled hit and mis stype engine would be an air cooled Parsell and Weed. The modern drawings and large amount of photos that Todd supplies will be a lot of help as it is your first IC

https://littlelocos.com/shop/ols/products/parsell-and-weed-1-slash-3-scale-hit-and-miss-gas-engine-construction-kit-horizontal-water-cooled-version

Dave Otto:
I built a couple Little Brother engines, and did find some of the build somewhat challenging, granted these were my first IC engines from many years ago. They do require some silver soldering on the governor parts and rocker arm, that is unless you are lucky to have the investment cast parts from Paul Breisch which doesn't seem likely.

another small engine what is not to bad of a build is the Gade engine from Morrison and Marvin, The castings are excellent and all the small bronze castings are investment cast. You can get it with a parts kit that includes most everything you would need.
It is a rather small engine though. https://www.morrisonandmarvin.com/gade.php

Dave

kuhncw:
Ed,

You've got a great collection of machines and good machining experience.  As Jasonb said, the Little Brother is a pretty simple engine, so you've got a good starting point.  Please tell us more about what is the first sticking point or what looks challenging. Maybe we can help you get started and you'll be off and running.

Regards,

Chuck

Ed P:


 Wow, that's a great assortment of engines. Thanks to everyone! When I get something built, I'll post it.

 Ed P

   

 

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