Make sure you open your overhead door next time please (We want you to enjoy this remarkable hobby a lot longer and not die of carbon monoxide Poisoning) You have a great engine there,take of it and enjoy....
I thank you for your concern, and yes, air handling systems are very important for these. I do however find it funny that people only consider what is in front of the camera and not behind. This shop is a 5000 sq shop with a full air handling system. The run time of the engine was in total under 4 minutes for shooting purposes and the man doors to the right of the engine were fully open to the outside. I post this to remind those working in their garages to remember the safety aspects.
Funny you should mention that. I have been after a few of my musician friends to sample up my engine sounds and put together a bunch of rhythm trance tracks. None to date have taken me up on it. You should take a listen to the DeLaval! I just got my FBMY semi diesel going too and it has a great unique sound. Thanks for watching!
No, I actually hate getting covered in the goo that is shot out. I did watch a friend this week end start his engine in such a manner and it worked very well. I will give it a try. Thanks!
Hi there: I am trying to finish the fueling system so it looks more original. I hope to tour it to the shows for the next few years. I plan that it stay in my collection. Hopefully the economy wont change those plans. This one, although an American built engine, has local history. It has been retagged with a now defunct local machine shop. They bored it out and maintained it. It was used in the grain elevators in this province.
Pretty cool. And to think 60 + years ago hundreds of elevator agents were firing these machines up every morning. Quite a contrast from the computer mouse clicks that get things started today.
I hear you, Leo. I usually bring along some blocks of 2x6 and a couple strips of wood flooring. It's rare that I've been invited to show an engine on a granite surface plate.
Thanks Rob... more tuning to happen. I gotta figure out the lifting and seating for the cart. I think on the show grounds it should seat well. It rocks a bit in the shop, but then the floor isn't exactly even here.
very nice engine
anthacdc 1 year ago
Make sure you open your overhead door next time please (We want you to enjoy this remarkable hobby a lot longer and not die of carbon monoxide Poisoning) You have a great engine there,take of it and enjoy....
9020powrmax 2 years ago
I thank you for your concern, and yes, air handling systems are very important for these. I do however find it funny that people only consider what is in front of the camera and not behind. This shop is a 5000 sq shop with a full air handling system. The run time of the engine was in total under 4 minutes for shooting purposes and the man doors to the right of the engine were fully open to the outside. I post this to remind those working in their garages to remember the safety aspects.
spfxdude 2 years ago
very nice
Polybun 2 years ago
DUDE..you gotta do a song to this idle sound..the kaachaka..was too cool
80spodcastchannel 2 years ago
Funny you should mention that. I have been after a few of my musician friends to sample up my engine sounds and put together a bunch of rhythm trance tracks. None to date have taken me up on it. You should take a listen to the DeLaval! I just got my FBMY semi diesel going too and it has a great unique sound. Thanks for watching!
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spfxdude 2 years ago
Have you tried starting with the compression valve open. I find it's easier.
linadsenoj 2 years ago
No, I actually hate getting covered in the goo that is shot out. I did watch a friend this week end start his engine in such a manner and it worked very well. I will give it a try. Thanks!
spfxdude 2 years ago
I have a question. How much do you figure the flywheels are in terms of weight? I get that a lot from people. I know it's a 540 ci engine.
linadsenoj 2 years ago
Very nice job on the new engine. Do you have any plans for it. Phil
farmerphil 2 years ago
Hi there: I am trying to finish the fueling system so it looks more original. I hope to tour it to the shows for the next few years. I plan that it stay in my collection. Hopefully the economy wont change those plans. This one, although an American built engine, has local history. It has been retagged with a now defunct local machine shop. They bored it out and maintained it. It was used in the grain elevators in this province.
spfxdude 2 years ago
Pretty cool. And to think 60 + years ago hundreds of elevator agents were firing these machines up every morning. Quite a contrast from the computer mouse clicks that get things started today.
Great restoration, thanks for sharing this!
bcw78 2 years ago
Yeah Leo! Go Baby Go!
spiderbishop 2 years ago
I hear you, Leo. I usually bring along some blocks of 2x6 and a couple strips of wood flooring. It's rare that I've been invited to show an engine on a granite surface plate.
rustyironrob 2 years ago
I am sure that Jay will invite you soon, as you are so close. Oh wait that is a marble surface, not granite. :)
spfxdude 2 years ago
Thanks Rob... more tuning to happen. I gotta figure out the lifting and seating for the cart. I think on the show grounds it should seat well. It rocks a bit in the shop, but then the floor isn't exactly even here.
spfxdude 2 years ago
She looks beautiful and runs SO nice!
rustyironrob 2 years ago