The Home Machinist!

Ok Dianne, you will need to take the valve covers off to time the engine properly. With the cover off put the engine in full forward and roll or rotate one side into the top dead center position. Look where the slide valve is located, you should have the slide valve just bearly start to show the adm...

Adam, another trick with small paint mask is to have the cut the mask but tell them not to weed out the background. Apply the paint mask as a whole then weed out the background. I have done this method before with much success.
-Kevin S.

Dianne, another thing you might want to look at is to add an arch. This will allow for a longer burn path to allow for complete combustion. I also agree with Chris about where to place the baffle plate but add a hole to help with secondary combustion. Also what are you setting the regulator on the t...

Pam, why not try a quick coat of black paint from a cheap rattle can of paint to see if you like it. Afterwards just soak them in some acetone to remove the paint.
-Kevin S.

Just 3M! the Norton falls apart or loads up to easily.
-Kevin S.

John, one thing to think of is when you have to replace the batteries. A group 24,27,and 29 are very common sizes that can be found at most stores. Some of the other group sizes might have to be ordered or visit multiple shops to get all you need.
-Kevin S.

Tim, The best response to what you are saying is "and how did you do yours?" Funny hardly get any responses.
-Kevin S.

Looking great Pam can't wait to see you engine as it progresses along.
-Kevin S

As Mike has stated there are several different grades of "Bondo". Bondo is a catch all term kind of like Kleneex, but it is an actual brand. The proper name for the product is called Poly Filler. Make sure you sand the base metal first before applying to allow for better bonding. If you ne...

Hey Pam, a try using the scotch-brite with the metal prep.
-Kevin S.

Jack, absolutly fabulous. Your work is always is pleasure to look at and learn new techniques on how to make parts.
-Kevin S.

Greg, all automotive sovlent based paint has isocyanate in it. A good respirator is recommended, make sure yours fits properly. While a positive pressure full face is ideal, you can get by with a half face with organic cartridges as long as you are shooting out in the open. As for paints just get so...