Let's build a 4 cylinder

[Just for fun]

Oh Man, Sorry to hear about the cruse.

 

[Larry$]

I never got off the ship and spent most of my time in my room.

When I was in the Navy we spent months at sea but gave it hell when hit port. Hope your next cruise is better.

 

[rdean]

It may be a while before I go on the next cruise as they are getting so expensive and are so packed that there are lines for everything you want to do it just takes the fun away.

I did have a lot of time to think about the model and that I want to try and make a small distributor and use only one ignition module. Small for me is 1 1/2" X 2 1/2" or smaller. It would be completely self contained including the magnets and the hall sensor all in one unit but I think I will wait on that for a while.

Ray

 

[Larry$]

they are getting so expensive and are so packed

There are smaller ships offering different sorts of experiences. A friend went on one to Alaska with a stop in a Russian port. (Before the current Russian stupidity!) He enjoyed it. Other than my time in the Navy I've only been on one cruise, a long time ago to the Bahamas. OK± Overnight trip 3 days using the ship as a hotel, touristy. I've been to more interesting islands. Maybe you would enjoy just flying someplace to get more time there to soak up the local culture & food? Hong Kong was my favorite place, great food, but that was long ago. I spent a few months in Japan and totally enjoyed it. In my 30's I backpacked across Europe for 3 months, on the cheap. Travel is good!

 

[rdean]

Larry in 2021 I was on some smaller ships that were half full of passengers. I enjoyed those trips very much and the cost was reasonable. Each year since the price has doubled from the previous year and the ships have gotten fuller. Since I am a solo passenger I have to pay double the price and I do understand why but it just isn't worth it anymore. I am sure I will go on another cruise but not right away. Thanks for the comment.


Busy day today as I got all four cylinders roughed out.


Drill some holes tomorrow.

Thanks for looking
Ray

 

[rdean]

I marked the hole locations on the mill using the DROs and drilled the holes on the drill press.


Next back to the lathe for some cooling fins and a little shine up.


Looking great in their Sunday best shine.


Happy dance the holes all lined up.


I also taped the head bolt holes. The cylinders should now be completely done.

Thanks for looking
Ray

 

[Boswell]

Happy dance the holes all lined up.

I sure know that feeling. As well as the feeling with they Don't line up

Love the look of the cylinders Ray. Great job so far.

 

[rdean]

Thank you Boswell I would have liked to add more fins but the head bolt holes were too close to the outer rim.

Ray

 

[heli_av8tor]

Nice project.
I'm sure you've worked this out but from the picture perspective it looks like there could be interference between the rods and cylinder base as the crank rotates.

 

[rdean]

It will be close but I do have some options if there is a problem. I could slot the cylinder extension on the top and bottom for the connecting rod.
Thanks for the comment heli_av8tor.

Ray