V-Twin runs - Picture & Video link

[woodzy]

Well, this weekend replaced electronics and tried to run the V-Twin again. Goofed around with it for about an hour and decided to scrub again until later in the week. Wanted to get the fan cooling completed since I didn't want to run it too long without good cooling.

Here is the completed engine




Here is the Videos

Low Res - 2 Meg

http://www.oldengine.org/members/jkr...-first-run.wmv

High Res - 15 Meg

http://www.oldengine.org/members/jkr...win-4-1-07.wmv


Jeff

[Speedygonzales]

that is awsome. i love the sound of the engine also!!!

how long did it take to make?

very very nice work

[Kipper]

Kudos to you for the excellent work :beer:

[woodzy]

I started this project in Late October early November. My guess is I have less than 200 hours in it and really has been fun building it. Plans are from www.jerry-howell.com. There were about 215 parts needed to be made to make this engine. Most of it is aluminum, Cast Iron, and Stainless. Made everything except the fasteners, piston rings, and o-rings. Even wound the stainless wire for the valve springs.

Jeff

[Speedygonzales]

Jeff what machines did you use.

[widgitmaster]

Very nice!
What fuel does it use?

[woodzy]

speedy,

I have a pretty decent shop. Main equipment is a Bridgeport, MSC CNC knee mill, Clausing 5904 Lathe, GROB NS-24 Bandsaw, plus plenty of other tools and cutting tools.

Jeff

[stevehuckss396]

I believe i saw the little twin at the names show. Saw 2 but only one had degree marks on the flywheel.

Very nice!!

[elmerfud]

Very neat, I am jealous.

[putputman]

Hi Jeff, I watched your videos and I am green with envy. I recently completed the same engine, took me almost 300 hrs, and I have yet to hear it run. Did you have any problems starting your engine that you could share with me? What are you using for fuel? I have not tried methanol as it is very difficult to find around here.
You should be very proud of that engine!!!