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Phil Woollard
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Spent the morning putting the engine together.
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The air filter really needs to be else where.
The air filter really needs to be else where.
I want the entire engine to be removable so it will have a platform with just about all the major parts bolted to that for easy access to detail and paint
I want the entire engine to be removable so it will have a platform with just about all the major parts bolted to that for easy access to detail and paint
Does anyone know how the exhausts back from the headers were routed please?
Does anyone know how the exhausts back from the headers were routed please?
Yes Mike it will be olive green in there, engine the lot.
Yes Mike it will be olive green in there, engine the lot.
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Mike Tulls beautiful four cylinder early uc engine fully functional with gearbox JC.
Rivet head bolts size 7ba x 1/2" would be good, purchased in bags in of 500, we don't expect to use that many for one build, you will also need say 50 with slot heads too John.
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Re: David's carrier build.

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Hi John,

I used 8ba unslotted and slotted by 1/4 with 1 size smaller nuts.

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No I didn't, I used 7ba but they were 1/4, less to trim off where required. I am using 8ba now for some reason.................must be the heat.

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Mike has just sent me the exhaust routes, apparently they were constantly being damaged so as an expedient angle iron was run along side to offer some protection!
That makes my job a little easier as they can just butt up to the hull floor unless Dave wants the full system?
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Awesome job with the engine 8) 8) 8)
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Happy with the plan for the exhaust. Its all starting to come together beautifully.
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I have to say, that engine is quite the show piece. Outstanding...

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Just a few hours done this morning as it's just to oppressive in the shop right now.
I'm changing the engine pulley configuration to suit the universal carrier
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Using debonding agent to remove previously fitted parts ready for the electric motor fan drive
Using debonding agent to remove previously fitted parts ready for the electric motor fan drive
The fan drive and generator are combined on the uc and sit very high
The fan drive and generator are combined on the uc and sit very high
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I won't be using this electric motor as it's not up to standard
I won't be using this electric motor as it's not up to standard
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Fitting ball race bearings to all the pulleys
Fitting ball race bearings to all the pulleys
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It' s becoming more and more fun to watch this build :D
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I'm glad you guys are enjoying my builds.
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You now have a working fan and three other running pulleys Dave
You now have a working fan and three other running pulleys Dave
I'm trying to find a good quality fan belt approx 2/3 mm wide x 90mm diameter, the belt that came with the kit is not designed to be functional and requires to much hp to run it.
I'm trying to find a good quality fan belt approx 2/3 mm wide x 90mm diameter, the belt that came with the kit is not designed to be functional and requires to much hp to run it.
Vhs video pulley belts are good quality this is a dyed rubber band.
Vhs video pulley belts are good quality this is a dyed rubber band.
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The small 12v motor from eBay was going to fail, so I have used one of the vsh video motors which are great quality, don't get hot and are silent with decent bearings. If you look closely you can see the join in the outer casing of the generator which needed lengthening about 15mm to look convincing
The small 12v motor from eBay was going to fail, so I have used one of the vsh video motors which are great quality, don't get hot and are silent with decent bearings. If you look closely you can see the join in the outer casing of the generator which needed lengthening about 15mm to look convincing
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A working fan on a fantastic motor and its working to boot. That's really cool and is probably the only thing that is in this weather. Phew.
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Thank you both for the info on the round heads. Dave Dibb's UC looks wonderful and this one's becoming a star attraction.
Super job guys. 8)
That's one mighty fine looking IC motor of Mike Tulls. (But not envious)
Sadly the only thing I'll be animating other than the standard UC R/C is the driver. With a Jason "The monk" Statham twisty steering head. :D
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Nothing very exciting to report but very important all the same, rivets, maybe the rear light that's a little exciting.
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Lots of threaded rivets, each one needs cutting and filing and fitting.
Lots of threaded rivets, each one needs cutting and filing and fitting.
The crew steps, just to check Dave, do you want all four fitted?
The crew steps, just to check Dave, do you want all four fitted?
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Turned from brass
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Looking good. Keep it with the four crew steps.
Hope you've got something to keep you cool there beyond the fan on the motor.
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