On 11/27/2011 6:03 AM, jps wrote:
On Sat, 26 Nov 2011 14:53:15 -0800 (PST),
wrote:

On Nov 26, 4:48 pm, John wrote:
On Sat, 26 Nov 2011 17:15:02 -0500, wrote:
On Sat, 26 Nov 2011 07:57:27 -0500, John
wrote:

You could make a nice little engine for your model boat:

http://www.wimp.com/tiniestengine/

Unreal.

Enjoy. I sure did.

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Very, very cool.

Lots of questions:

Ignition? Did not see any plugs or wires, assume it must be sort of
a quasi diesel like a model airplane engine.

That's what I thought. Couldn't see wires and no spark plugs were shown.

Lubrication? No sign of a pressurized lube system so assume it must
be done by hand.

He lubed some parts as he was assembling, but I saw nothing else either. I thought I saw something
spattering up on the valve springs, but not sure. And, had no idea where it may come from.

It would take the patience and skill of a swiss watch maker to build
something like that. I wonder how many man hours.

Over 1200 hours from what I was told in the email I received.

It was fascinating to watch the crank shaft being turned using an off
center billet. Incredible precision involved for that and the cam
shafts.

I've never seen an off-center billet. Very interesting and educational.

Gene Kearns would appreciate this if he is still lurking under another
name. He'd need to downsize that 20 ft lathe of his by just a bit.

Shoot, anyone who owns German screwdrivers should be impressed also.

Not really. Because no one was shot.

However, this engine does run!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9zt3SF_Flc

I was wondering when Snotty was going to ask why this couldn't be done
using a Sears craftsman lathe made in China.

Pfffttt. I actually use tools you stupid ****...