Vega Twin

[Alan Gordon 4Participant @alangordon4]

Good morning chaps

This question is really directed at any one who has built this engine. I am slowly but surely working through the construction of my Vega Twin. When I first got the plans I noticed that there was described on the plan "Mounting Plates". measuring 3" x 1.5" x 1/8 with two 2 BA tapped holes 0,375 apart in the centre. There is also shown two cut outs either end of the plate. For the life of me I cannot see what this plate is used for or where it goes. It is probably staring me in the face but any help from Vega builders would be appreciated.

[Alan Gordon 4Participant @alangordon4]

Vega Twin

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

I have a feeling it is used to mount the cylinder heads (via valve holes) for one or more machining operations.

[Roderick JenkinsParticipant @roderickjenkins93242]

Hi Alan,

I have sent you a personal message.

Cheers,

Rod

[BufferParticipant @buffer]

Alan

I can see there are a few pictures in your albums but what about some regular updates and photos? I know myself and many others would love to watch this coming together.

[Alan Gordon 4Participant @alangordon4]

Hi Buffer,

You know it genuinely never occurred to me to do this ! I am attempting the carbs at the moment and if it would be of interest I would be pleased to post a few photos. This build has been (almost) a death by a thousand cuts. but I would be pleased to offer any advice on the build to anyone undertaking this project.

[BufferParticipant @buffer]

Alan

Honestly it would be brilliant to see this being built. There is another member building a twin victoria with nearly 18000 views! I'm sure people would love it.

[Alan Gordon 4Participant @alangordon4]

Hi Guys, Thought I would post a few photos of the Vega progress. I struggled with making the exhausts so trip to B&Q and a visit to the plumbing section got me a couple of these 22mm copper end caps. I took each cap and drilled the 1/4" holes either end. I then cut one cap down to give me the required length as per the plan. I joined the halves together using a nut and bolt and silver solder together. Not as elegant perhaps but maybe a wee pollish will help.

Edited By Alan Gordon 4 on 20/06/2021 10:21:33

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[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

Engine is looking good, a bit of black BBQ paint is another option for exhausts and silencers.

[Alan Gordon 4Participant @alangordon4]

Hi Jason,

Thought about that, but on the assumption that it will run !!!!! I was concerned that the paint would peel off due to heat,

However I was thinking about using a car / motorcycle exhaust paint which I assume would be more resistant,

If anyone has other alternative ideas ?

[EmgeeParticipant @emgee]

Nickel or chrome plating may look good but I would just use some black heat resistant paint.

Emgee

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

The BBQ paint is heat resistant. I use a stove paint and have not had problems with that coming off exhausts

[Alan Gordon 4Participant @alangordon4]

Good morning everyone,

Well, here I go again.

This I hope is the last query I have with regards the plan ? The plan shows each carb body having two 8ba holes drilled, again I cannot see what they are for, and like the mountings plates previous any advice would be gratefully received. I will post pics soon of the carb build if of interest. Thank you all in anticipation.

Got the stove paint Jason, thanks,

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

One hole takes the slow running screw and adjusts how much of the air bleed hole is uncovered.

The other takes the screw and washer to retain the barrel

[Alan Gordon 4Participant @alangordon4]

Ah, I see Jason, you know I looked at this and had brain fog, it's an age thing.

Many thanks

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