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[CedricParticipant @cedricblaver37709]

Hello everyone, Retired Diesel tech. Having rebuilt many large engines and functioned in machine shops in the past I have moved into making model steam/air engines.

My first attempt was a Stuart H10 which is up and running. I'm currently building a twin cylinder scratch build.

Cedric.

[CedricParticipant @cedricblaver37709]

Cedric Blaver

[SillyOldDufferModerator @sillyoldduffer]

Welcome to the forum Cedric. If you fancy sharing photos of your work, the how-to is here <LINK>. Always fun to hear about big diesel experiences too!

Dave

[David George 1Participant @davidgeorge1]

Hi Cedric welcome to the forum. What sort of machinery do you have as I am always interested how people make what they do with the machinery they have.

David

[CedricParticipant @cedricblaver37709]

Hi David, I currently have a mini metal lathe and a milling machine. I'm waiting for a new lathe to come, some time this week. The mini lathe needs work doing to it in addition I need something that will give me a more accuracy.

For what I have accomplished on the mini lathe it has been fair.

Cedric

[Howard LewisParticipant @howardlewis46836]

Welcome to the Forum1

Your experience will stand you, and probably others, in good stead.

Howard

[CedricParticipant @cedricblaver37709]

Hi Howard, thank you. I have rebuilt engines from single cylinder Listers to Detroit V16 2 strokes.

Cedric.

[Howard LewisParticipant @howardlewis46836]

Like experiences!

49 cc Cycle motor to 16 litre Rolls Royce C range, but much less hands on for many years

We are not the only engine men on here

Howard

[noel shelleyParticipant @noelshelley55608]

Welcome Cedric, 0.049 ci to 903ci and marine that you could measure in cf ! Where are you based ? Noel.

[CedricParticipant @cedricblaver37709]

Hello Noel, thank you. I'm in Hampshire. Great experience

Cedric

[CedricParticipant @cedricblaver37709]

LOL. Howard the best I got to RR was a straight 8 loco. Great experience in RR. Have a great day.

Cedric

[Taf_PembsParticipant @taf_pembs]

Posted by Cedric Blaver on 30/10/2022 10:59:57:

Hi Howard, thank you. I have rebuilt engines from single cylinder Listers to Detroit V16 2 strokes.

Cedric.

Hi Cedric and welcome from another newbie..

Detroit 2 stroke diesels.. what a beautiful noise! we used to have a pair of 6V92TA's in our old lifeboat exhaling through 12" pipes with a bit of added water to cool them.. Oh what music !!

[noel shelleyParticipant @noelshelley55608]

The 903s are run in pairs in a vehicle, sounds good under load ! Noel.

[CedricParticipant @cedricblaver37709]

Hi Cedric and welcome from another newbie..

Detroit 2 stroke diesels.. what a beautiful noise! we used to have a pair of 6V92TA's in our old lifeboat exhaling through 12" pipes with a bit of added water to cool them.. Oh what music !!

Thank you for the welcome. Dont see your name sport.

Most of my Detroit work was on the 71 series the biggest being the V16-71 with Routes blowers in Komatsu dump trucks. Yes a good sound like you say music.

Cedric.

[CedricParticipant @cedricblaver37709]

Hi Noel, Never saw the 903s. Most of the 71s I dealt with were mining and construction.

Cedric.

[CedricParticipant @cedricblaver37709]

Hi Taf,

just found your name. Have a great day.

Hi Cedric and welcome from another newbie..

Detroit 2 stroke diesels.. what a beautiful noise! we used to have a pair of 6V92TA's in our old lifeboat exhaling through 12" pipes with a bit of added water to cool them.. Oh what music !!

Thank you for the welcome. Dont see your name sport.

Most of my Detroit work was on the 71 series the biggest being the V16-71 with Routes blowers in Komatsu dump trucks. Yes a good sound like you say music.

Cedric.

[Harry WilkesParticipant @harrywilkes58467]

Welcome to the forum

H

[CedricParticipant @cedricblaver37709]

Hi Harry, thank you.

Cedric

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