ORIGINAL: Scota4570
I have the itch to build an engine like FPE engines does. I would like to use a ready made crank, con rod, piston and jug. I envision making a real short case like the more modern DA and DLE engines. I have the lathe and mill. I am thinking of getting my own TIG welder, I can borrow on now. Are ther any good links to build logs and such on this?
Do a search for the FMV Story. An old artical but covers alot that you need to know to make an engine case.They were a CL racing team of the 70's and 80's.
Another with alot of info and pictures is a Dutch guy, Loet Wakkerman that makes his own Combat engines.
http://home.planet.nl/~wakke007/
The above link is to Loet's web page that has the FMV story and how he makes his own engines.These are competition engines, if you can make a comp engine, making a engine that will just run becomes alot easier.
Good luck. Neil