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The Showcase => Engines => Topic started by: LANTAIN1982 on January 03, 2021, 06:52:57 AM

Title: Howell V 4
Post by: LANTAIN1982 on January 03, 2021, 06:52:57 AM

After four years of enjoyment, challenges and frustration my Howell V 4 is complete and running.
This project has exceeded the demands of all my previous engines.  I found if one followed the well presented details of Jerry Howell it all came together.
Deviate at your own risk.   I admit to scouring the forum for posts and words of wisdom relating to the project and any other web gems.
In entering my 84 year I think that taking on a long term project may be a bit optimistic.  However one never knows.

Title: Re: Howell V 4
Post by: Trevorc on January 03, 2021, 03:05:45 PM

A very nice looking engine, well done old timer!
As a 78 year old i am looking for a next project, are there drawings, castings etc available for the Howell 4 engine.?
Best wishes
Trevor 

Title: Re: Howell V 4
Post by: Roger B on January 03, 2021, 06:28:55 PM

Looks excellent  :praise2:  :praise2: I like the megaphone exhausts  :ThumbsUp: Any chance of a video?

Title: Re: Howell V 4
Post by: LANTAIN1982 on January 03, 2021, 10:35:30 PM

Many thanks for your comments.
The Howell v 4 is made from bar stock, no castings required.  For details etc, go to:-    J.E. Howell Model Engine Plans.
 He published a wide range of engine plans.   They are very well detailed.

I will put up a video shortly once having mastered the technology.

Thank you.

Title: Re: Howell V 4
Post by: Art K on January 04, 2021, 01:04:32 AM

Very nice looking engine hope it runs as well as it looks.
Art

Title: Re: Howell V 4
Post by: Joe P. on January 30, 2021, 02:27:50 PM

Wow, very impressive.


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Title: Re: Howell V 4
Post by: rjconway on April 20, 2021, 02:36:23 PM

Wow it took four years that is a commitment and I do understand the time requirements.  I have only just started my Howell V4 in Jan2021 so Ill see you back here in 2025 :)

Title: Re: Howell V 4
Post by: RReid on April 20, 2021, 03:01:36 PM

That looks like it was time very well spent. What a great looking engine!

Title: Re: Howell V 4
Post by: gbritnell on April 20, 2021, 05:02:44 PM

Great looking engine!

Title: Re: Howell V 4
Post by: tangler on April 20, 2021, 07:43:30 PM

Splendid work, looks really nice   :ThumbsUp:

Rod

Title: Re: Howell V 4
Post by: iRon on April 20, 2021, 07:46:21 PM

Wow! I look forward to seeing your video.

Ron

Title: Re: Howell V 4
Post by: gldavison on April 20, 2021, 11:03:58 PM

Excellent, looking forward to the video.

Title: Re: Howell V 4
Post by: Don1966 on April 21, 2021, 01:35:04 AM

Very nice work on the engine .....video please....


 :cheers:
Don

Title: Re: Howell V 4
Post by: 90LX_Notch on April 21, 2021, 12:08:02 PM

Very nice looking engine, I look forward to the video.

-Bob

Title: Re: Howell V 4
Post by: LANTAIN1982 on April 22, 2021, 12:52:45 AM

 Many thanks for your responses to my Howell V4. 
Video could be a while coming, as during running the engine tightened up which lead to the finding of the rear cylinders crank pin moving slightly forward and turning slightly causing interference with the centre main housing.    Result was a complete strip down due to alloy swarf etc.
Problem has been rectified, engine rebuilt.
Decided a bit of a break was needed from the stress of 4 cylinders so am currently cutting metal on a Naylon Viper 2.5cc diesel as a bit of light relief
and ongoing hobby involvement.