Hi SOUTHERNX
I haven't run my 325 either, no need to rust it up any sooner than necessary... I also got the glow driver from McDaniels, quite nicely made and good service. It's going in a CMP 83" Zero, hopefully in the next couple of months. I like the big 450R3 too, it's on the wish list along with one of Luigi's SL150s !! I look forward to seeing and hearing the 450 in that BIG GeeBee!!

I want to start building my petrol radial soon (1st retirement project). Might have to leave the cam timing decisions till later, need more info, plenty of other bits to make before I need the cam drum!

ALSO:

Could someone tell me if the Moki, SL and Seidel gassers run straight petrol(gas, benzine) or do they they add a small % of oil for lubricating the internals. I think one of them has a seal between the crankcase and the cam drive housing which has its own oil reservoir. Not sure...

Just noticed you latest post:<span style="font-size: small; "> <span style="font-size: larger; ">"<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 1px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 1px; ">it looks like if the exhaust stubs were rotated back from the transporting position they may line up with the Swift exhaust ring." You would still need a flange and union nut, or similar, to connect the exhaust stub to the ring... Hmmm. (If you zoom in, it is definitely is threaded)
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Regards RossG
radial1951