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Bob Shores,     Ruskin, Florida     bobshores@msn.com

Little Devil,  1 Cylinder, 4 cycle, Vertical Hit and Miss

Machining begins

5/27/2003
At last. Got it all together ---- but the compression was too much. Replacing the .015" Teflon head gasket with a .032" one and doubling the plug washer reduced the compression a little bit. The compression is still higher than desired for a hit-or-miss engine. The Devil cranked right up and runs well. It packs a lot of power for a little engine with it's 3/4" bore.
 
 
The photo shows the temporary carburetor, exhaust pipe, ignition system and fuel tank ---- all from the junk box. I still have lot's of prettying up to do but I can enjoy watching it run while finishing the appurtenances.

to be continued...

Bob Shores

Happy Trails,

Bob Shores
108 Carmelina St
Ruskin, FL 33570
bobshores@msn.com
http://www.bobshores.com

 

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