Making valves like this is such a great idea, I will have to give this a try when I make my 6-cycle oddball. I also want to try and build the Smallest “”Hit & Miss” gas engine by Philip Duclos.
@@taranson3057 you will be very happy with the six cycle it’s one of my favorites. As far as the valve design, it really makes a hard job very easy. Joe
Your video came at just right time for my project. I have been working on Jerry Howell's Power House engine for a long time (I stopped for a few years) and after returning to this project I realize that making the valves and guides was going to be a challenge. I had already made the the valves using SS as suggested by the instructions, but I was unsure about lapping and testing them. Your video helps with that. Assuming I get this engine to work what would you recommend for a second IC engine? I have previous machined several steam engines, but this IC engine represented a whole new level of challenge. Thanks again.
Hi Phil , I’m glad you got something useful out of the video . As for what you should do next I need to know what you like to work with, casting sets , or bar stock. Also one cylinder or two. I work mostly with bar stock because it’s a lot cheaper if I screw up. Let me know and I will gladly let you know what I think.
Certainly some handy methods there. I have that exact brake bleed tool. Brilliant idea for leak testing the valves. Consider that idea stolen from you. 😊
Great video! Very good camera work too. Enjoyed seeing all your fixtures for valve making.
@@gwheydukeThank you for your interest, I hope you got something useful from the video. Joe
@@gwheyduke Thank you for your comment and I hope you got something useful from the video. Joe
The hex bolt for ease of valve lapping is superb!
Thank you for your comment. Yes it sure makes lapping the valves a pleasure not a pain in the neck. Joe
Thanks for sharing your knowledge Joe, please please keep these kind of videos coming
Thank you Thomas , I appreciate your comments and your interest. Joe
I enjoyed your video, nice work Joe
Fantastic video, valves have always been a problem for me but this method looks great. Now subscribed.
@@bertyjustice4424 Hi, I’m glad to hear that you got something useful from the video. Also thank you for your subscription. Joe
Making valves like this is such a great idea, I will have to give this a try when I make my 6-cycle oddball. I also want to try and build the Smallest “”Hit & Miss” gas engine by Philip Duclos.
@@taranson3057 the six cycle is a very good engine and will run well with little or no maintenance.
It’s a very good display engine. Joe
@@taranson3057 you will be very happy with the six cycle it’s one of my favorites. As far as the valve design, it really makes a hard job very easy. Joe
Great video, the hex hole is a great idea
Hi Nigel, that is one of my better ideas and I really discovered it by accident. I thank you for your comments and your support to my videos. Joe
Elegant yet simple, thanks Joe.
Thank you for your comment and your interest. Joe
Thank you, very interesting.
Hi David. Thank you for your interest and your comment, I really appreciate hearing what people think about my videos. Joe
Your video came at just right time for my project. I have been working on Jerry Howell's Power House engine for a long time (I stopped for a few years) and after returning to this project I realize that making the valves and guides was going to be a challenge. I had already made the the valves using SS as suggested by the instructions, but I was unsure about lapping and testing them. Your video helps with that.
Assuming I get this engine to work what would you recommend for a second IC engine? I have previous machined several steam engines, but this IC engine represented a whole new level of challenge. Thanks again.
Hi Phil , I’m glad you got something useful out of the video . As for what you should do next I need to know what you like to work with, casting sets , or bar stock. Also one cylinder or two. I work mostly with bar stock because it’s a lot cheaper if I screw up. Let me know and I will gladly let you know what I think.
Certainly some handy methods there. I have that exact brake bleed tool. Brilliant idea for leak testing the valves. Consider that idea stolen from you. 😊
I have to confess It’s not my idea, I did make a few improvements on the connections though. Thank you for your input and your interest. Joe
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