Hello!
I'm exploring the idea of making a car with a working glow engine. My inspiration is the 1913 Peugeot L3 and cars of that era.
https://revsinstitute.org/the-collection/1913-peugeot/I'm not looking to make an exact scale replica and would appreciate some feedback on how to simplify the mechanics and get something working. The current concept is
~1/3 scale early grand prix car
4 cylinder glow engine, 4 stroke, 26mm bore 52mm stroke, liquid cooled, 8 valve head
1 speed gearbox with either servo or centrifugal clutch
Rear drum brakes
8" tyres e.g. wheelchair
I have a small manual mill and several small manual lathes. No foundry. Ideas and suggestions regarding engine design matetials and construction would be helpful. I like the idea of hard soldering brass sheet/rod as well as turning and milling. E.g. milled aluminium crankcase, 2 or 3 ball bearing steel crank, brass cylinders, brass pistons, brazed head.
Thanks!