Beginner I/C engine

[Martin Field 1Participant @martinfield1]

I have the copy of a Model Engineerng Workshop mag. with the Nemett described, mainly because I wondered if it was doable on the Peatol. I must look it up.

I guess the other possibility is that I could use one of 2 Merco 61s I bought for a tenner at a dog show (!!) and use the main crankcase, but with doable additions to make it into a 4 stroke. One is good enough to simply clean and restore to use, but the other could be a suitable candidate for the extra bits,

I would have to swat up on timing model engines, etc., but that's just research.

I do have a liking for belt driven OHCs, so perhaps that could be designed in. I imagine none of the extras would out-do a Peatol.

Also, thanks for the info on "hit and miss" engines. I figured it was something along those lines having been mesmerised by them at steam fairs.

Cheers,

Martin

[Martin Field 1Participant @martinfield1]

Ian,

we seem to have crossed posts. I think between us we might have the right course of action.

I have a reasonable engineering background, having been a design modelmaker and technical illustrator for many years, jobs which put you in a position to question the work of design engineers and draughtsmen, who, (never say it!) are often in error.

I'd rather enjoy the design challenges of 4 stroking a 2 stroke.

Cheers,

Martin

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