DIY engine kits or plans?

[RiverDave]

When I was really little the neighbor started me on making Pop-Pop Boats, would be very simple and start building skills.
http://www.nmia.com/~vrbass/pop-pop/buildpop.htm
Then moved on to the basic steam engines, and from there on to rockets and Nitro powered toys...

I kinda skimmed the pics.. Is that actually propelled by something?

RD

 

[RiverDave]

Welding?

We don't do much of that around here...

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Roy (the owner) has the equipment and knowledge to weld any material out there. He can build certified roll cages as well.

Plug, plug...

Roy ain't laying dimes there.. Looks like he's making change for a dollar.

RD

 

[Carlson-jet]

I kinda skimmed the pics.. Is that actually propelled by something?

RD

The candle heats up the coiled copper tubing and Percolates the water through just like a coffee pot, shooting little jets of water out one tube. the other side acts as an intake. You need fairly smooth water for it to work. I learned not to try and "Prime" it spitting water through the copper tubing when it's hot.

 

[Classic Daycruiser]

You'll have an easier time finding an electric vehicle conversion kit.

https://www.evwest.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=40

 

[spectras only]

I kinda skimmed the pics.. Is that actually propelled by something?

RD

You'd need to install rudder on it, otherwise it goes in circles only.Or, install the intake and exhaust tubes in center.Mine was only going tight circles in the bath tub because the copper tubes were side by side.

 

[rivrrts429]

Build a moonshine still [emoji106]

 

[Classic Daycruiser]

This is probably what your looking for.

https://www.bikeberry.com/gas-engin...t=(2/17 Restructure) - engine kit for bicycle

 

[rivermobster]

Roy ain't laying dimes there.. Looks like he's making change for a dollar.

RD

I'm putting this in it when he's done ...

 

[RiverDave]

I'm putting this in it when he's done ...

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I was just joking above. What is that in the pic?

RD

 

[rivermobster]

I was just joking above. What is that in the pic?

RD

Really? I thought the making change for a dollar was pretty accurate! LoL

Vintage Air complete AC system. Gonna do an alarm with power locks and a few other things as well.

It's getting new rims and tires to go with the slammed look. Once the 4 link is done, air bags will be going on.

Then off to the paint shop...

 

[was thatguy]

I say start at the top...
First engine I built was a tunnel rammed 340 for my duster. But I worked at a machine shop for Bob Hayes so...

 

[RiverDave]

I say start at the top...
First engine I built was a tunnel rammed 340 for my duster. But I worked at a machine shop for Bob Hayes so...

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I don’t know the first thing about building engines.. not to say I can’t do it, because I believe I can. I just wonder if that might be a tad excessive of a project for a 6 year old?

 

[Yellowboat]

I don’t know the first thing about building engines.. not to say I can’t do it, because I believe I can. I just wonder if that might be a tad excessive of a project for a 6 year old?

Go watch mrpete222, I have never built one and have very little mill and lathe time, but after watching him I know I can build one

 

[obnoxious001]

I don’t know the first thing about building engines.. not to say I can’t do it, because I believe I can. I just wonder if that might be a tad excessive of a project for a 6 year old?

If you do get to that point, I have a small block chevy you can tear apart and put back together.

 

[RiverDave]

If you do get to that point, I have a small block chevy you can tear apart and put back together.

I’d love too with a little guidance!

 

[Racing97]

Dave if you are in the area of your old stomping grounds this place will blow your mind.
The running miniature engines are amazing check it out there is something there for you and your Kids.
https://www.craftsmanshipmuseum.com/facility.htm[/QUOTE]

 

[was thatguy]

I’d love too with a little guidance!

There’s the right way to do it, then there’s the fast way to do it.
The fast way can also be right, but not always.

 

[pavski2]

Just saw this on FB, not sure if it was posted yet.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=457552598424440

 

[cofooter]

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/328...&terminal_id=f00aae650901479bbf905d2966707605

 

[Racing97]

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=2330614827212838

 

[Classic Daycruiser]

I don’t know the first thing about building engines.. not to say I can’t do it, because I believe I can. I just wonder if that might be a tad excessive of a project for a 6 year old?

I didn't know he was 6 y/o.

This is a cool project, and given the time span of a 6 y/o, is fairly easy to build with scrap laying around the garage. You can start with a small one, then after showing them they can do it, have them build another one, scaled up a bit more.

 

[RiverDave]

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=2330614827212838

Originally I was hoping someone made a kit for something like that. Lol. I only found complete motors and they were 4-5k

 

[Racing97]

Hey Dave are you still looking for a kit, with the current interest in Fords and racing here is one
https://www.enginelabs.com/news/working-13-scale-289-windsor-small-block-ford-model-from-franzis/

 

[RiverDave]

Hey Dave are you still looking for a kit, with the current interest in Fords and racing here is one
https://www.enginelabs.com/news/working-13-scale-289-windsor-small-block-ford-model-from-franzis/

I want something functional, not just display only. I haven’t been able to stand and machine for awhile but I’m getting close so I am ordering the kits you make above in the thread and see how we do.

 

[obnoxious001]

I nearly sent that Ford kit over to you as well, looks like it might be pretty nice.

 

[LuauLounge]

When I was about 10, my dad and I rebuilt a Briggs and Stratton lawn mower engine. I was stoked, so I rebuilt every lawn mower engine on our block. Go karts, mini bikes and dirt bikes were next. I then moved to doing brake jobs and tune ups from 14 on. New rings and valve jobs came soon afterward. When I was 17, my dad found a killer deal on a year old MGB with a burnt valve. Gave it to me and said, fix it. Never was I without spending money or bored.

 

[Nordie]

When I was about 10, my dad and I rebuilt a Briggs and Stratton lawn mower engine. I was stoked, so I rebuilt every lawn mower engine on our block. Go karts, mini bikes and dirt bikes were next. I then moved to doing brake jobs and tune ups from 14 on. New rings and valve jobs came soon afterward. When I was 17, my dad found a killer deal on a year old MGB with a burnt valve. Gave it to me and said, fix it. Never was I without spending money or bored.

 

[Go-Fly]

Build a hit and miss motor. They are fun to get running and play with.

https://www.ministeam.com/acatalog/...Casting-Kit-MC_Little_Brother_AC.html#SID=362

 

[LuauLounge]

That little V4 engine is more money than the MGB was.

 

[Racing97]

Here is a site dedicated to building engines
https://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/
I was starting to research bench top cnc mills to attempt a running engine project but really can't afford it now, but someday

 

[jones performance]

i ran across this site the other day

https://www.enginediy.com/

 

[Nordie]

That little V4 engine is more money than the MGB was.

Yeah, but that guy machines a lot of cool custom shit for a lot of little nitro engines...check his YouTube page out, pretty cool stuff