Thanks guys, this gives me a starting point. One of my notions is to fill in the Sideport intake with JB Weld and then, cut a boost port just like we have with a stock, model engine. The Tanaka, with all the extraneous stuff taken out, leaves us with a very neat and utilitarian crankcase that is robust but quite light. I really like the four bolt cylinder not to mention the four bolt backmount arrangement. The engine bolts directly to the firewall with no extra plate or mount needed. Light and firm. All the parts come to 32 ounces, give or take.

I'm normally an itty bitty engine guy, love the little beasts and lately, we've been playing with diesel. Along with Biodiesel. Biodiesel burns like diesel but has a much higher viscosity and a very slippery feel to it. I've run 100% Biodiesel in a Norvel .15 and it ran an held up well. EXCEPT the rod, which is plain bushed and this is not unexpected but I was hoping. Stuffing a fully needled rod into a small engine like the .15 proved to by not doable so the next step in this experiment of running 100% Biodiesel with no added oil for lubrication was to use an engine that DID have bearings on the rod. Gassers fit the bill perfectly.

Not to say that I don't like the big stuff, I had one of the very first Quadras several million years ago and built a Big Stik for it. The guys thought I was crazy. No more eh?

In any case, will be posting results of this work as we go along. Many thanks, again.