Author Topic: Modified Rocking Engine (Read 46560 times)

chuck foster · « **Reply #75 on:** September 21, 2009, 07:50:44 PM »

way to go nick
i have been following the whole build of this engine and have enjoyed it very much

chuck

bogstandard · « **Reply #76 on:** September 21, 2009, 08:59:28 PM »

Nick,

You ought to take up bagpipe playing, I can only get my tiny one to run half that time before I fall over with the dizzies.

That was a well done post, and a great finished article, many thanks for showing us your journey.

John

dsquire · « **Reply #77 on:** September 21, 2009, 11:52:49 PM »

Nick

Great job. You persevered and you won. That engine looks real nice.

That base looks great even though you insulted it with a hacksaw.

But the overall result is something you can be proud of.

Cheers

Don

sbwhart · « **Reply #78 on:** September 22, 2009, 01:21:18 AM »

Well done Nick great project, you've taken a design and put a bit of yourself into it, its quite a bit bigger than other rockers made interesting that it can be scaled up, impressed that it runs with lung power as well.

Good luck with your Mabel rebuild

Don't forget the pics

Have fun

Stew

spuddevans · « **Reply #79 on:** September 22, 2009, 01:34:39 AM »

Well done Nick, I knew you'd get it running

Tim

arnoldb · « **Reply #80 on:** September 22, 2009, 03:50:01 AM »

Great going Nick - I'ts a treat

, Arnold

NickG · « **Reply #81 on:** September 22, 2009, 04:19:11 AM »

Thanks for all the comments guys.

I like that alibre CAD programme, I could have done it with a few sheets of paper and a pencil, but it's easier to visualise things in 3D, quick and easy results ... you'd think I worked for them

I don't honest!

A few learning points have come out of this project ... my wish list is growing! ...QCTP, Power Hacksaw, Rotary table, tailstock die holder, set of standard carbide tools?, Compressor (not sure if I have high enough speeds for that) Also, shelf bracket material is cr@p!

Right, onto the next project!

Nick

NickG · « **Reply #82 on:** September 22, 2009, 05:31:54 AM »

Bogs,

I had a banging headache this morning funnily enough!

Not going to try that again!

I can get it to run longer by blowing the air in timed pulses, but then I realised that was cheating ... I was acting as the valve!

Nick

raynerd · « **Reply #83 on:** September 22, 2009, 06:57:00 AM »

lol - why don`t you pick up a cheap compressor and try it with that. I think I got mine for about £7 off an indoor market! Sure, it gets hot after about 10 mins and it can only blow out a few PSI but it does a job and gets my little engines moving. Don`t get me wrong, I`m looking out for a larger compressor and tank when one comes along at the right price but the little one has its place.

NickG · « **Reply #84 on:** September 22, 2009, 07:19:24 AM »

Chris,

Do you mean the car tyre type of thing or is it a proper compressor? Never seen them.

Nick

Bernd · « **Reply #85 on:** September 22, 2009, 08:04:51 AM »

Hey Nick,

That's quite a set of lungs you have there.

Engine ran nice on lung power.

Painting that flywheel and that wooden base make for a nice looking engine display.

Bernd

Gerhard Olivier · « **Reply #86 on:** September 22, 2009, 11:00:24 AM »

Very nice engine well done

Thanks for enjoyable post.

Gerhard

Stilldrillin · « **Reply #87 on:** September 22, 2009, 12:23:19 PM »

Very well done Nick........ Engine, & blow!

Gave me palpitations just watching!

David D

raynerd · « **Reply #88 on:** September 22, 2009, 05:37:24 PM »

Nick, it is identical to the one at RDG sells for £45 but I got mine much much cheaper of the market about 5 years ago! http://www.rdgtools.co.uk/acatalog/COMPRESSORS.html
I got it with an airbrush set when I was spraying parts for my old MGF - I never used the airbrush as I found I could get a better finish with a spray can if I took my time! RDG also sell theres to be used with an airbrush set but I guess they have other uses.

NickG · « **Reply #89 on:** September 22, 2009, 06:57:36 PM »

Cheers Chris,

Will have to look out for one of those.

I used to have an MGF too ... a VVC, I got a sports stainless exhaust from Moss and it sounded amazing! It was the first thing I spent all my money on after starting work and loved it, but sold it to my dad after a few months as I got a good deal on a new ZS180 at the time, that went to dad after a couple of years too! Both great cars but had all sorts since then, I get bored quickly!

Nick

Divided he ad · « **Reply #90 on:** September 25, 2009, 03:40:48 PM »

Sorry to have missed most of your build Nick..... I've been very absent of late!

Still.... It looks great and will no doubt run really well with some real force behind it?

Speaking of which, I hope that was your mouth making that noise at 8 seconds in and not the other release valve?

MGF..... You do realise it's a butchered Metro under there don't you? .... Sorry MGF lovers but it has to be said!

Anyway... Back on course, you should certainly be very proud of that little fella, from concept re-design to completion very nice job

Ralph.

raynerd · « **Reply #91 on:** September 25, 2009, 04:25:53 PM »

A metro!!!!!! It is a prime sports car!!

The British racing green one was mine, VVC, this was at the start/meeting point of a rally! Some good fun and great guys.... Infact think that is me looking at it at the far side of the picture so now idea who took this!!

NickG · « **Reply #92 on:** September 25, 2009, 06:18:10 PM »

Ralph,

Thanks for the comments. I haven't got to try it on proper compressed air yet unfortunately will be interesting to see how it runs. I wondered if anyone noticed that slip out, it was my mouth ... honest! A safety valve of sorts I guess!

On the MGF, fortunately for you there probably aren't that many avid MG fans on here

... Butchered metro or not, they were fantastic cars! Best selling roadster, great fun to drive, quick, agile and British! I'm a big fan of MGs but I really think they had the MGF just about right. Ok, build quality was not a great strong point, and yes it did 'borrow' some other bits and pieces from metro's too but it didn't really deter much from the experience! I'd have one back now! A lot of people used to wind me up with the fact that my MG ZS was just a rover 400 too, but it was a tad different to any rover 400 when you were behind the wheel believe me! I think Tiffany Dell dubbed it the "best handling front wheel drive car in the world" when it came out ... quite an achievement from what people thought was a grandads car!

Chris, I always regret never getting involved with a group and going on runs etc, would have been great fun!

Nick

raynerd · « **Reply #93 on:** September 26, 2009, 04:15:15 AM »

I actually did it all off the internet, it wasn`t the official MGF owners club, it was actually the MG-Rover forums - MGF sub-forum North West group. It was great fun, I was young at the time, I`m 25 now but I was only 22 when I had the MGF and I use to have a right laugh. We use to park up on a pub car park and open the hoods and just walk around the cars. We all had something to show - I`d taken all the interior out of a scrapped top model MGTF - gorgeous green and black leather. Was absolutely amazing! I`d fitted loads of Mike Sattur stuff and it looked great - handled really well.

Anyway - I`ll shut up about MGF - back to topic

I`d definately consider buying another - only problem is the expense of repairs. The engine compartment is so enclosed that every job costs a fortune as you have to remove everything to get in there. To do the jobs yourself is just a pain in the arse! Did I just say I`ll shut up about MGF...ok sorry!!

Chris

Divided he ad · « **Reply #94 on:** September 26, 2009, 06:38:36 AM »

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A metro!!!!!! It is a prime sports car!!

I've MOT'd, driven and fixed them. Nuff said!

Oh, ok..... I'll have to let this lie.... it'd get ugly fast!

Back on topic...

I seem to have noticed that you're posting the plans somewhere too.... I'll have to have a look later, I'll probably add them to my collection and maybe one day decide to add my own little twist to them..... I really can't just seem to make "off plan"

I've really got to get my rocker finished.... It's been ages!

Don't read too much into the MGF thing guys, until recently I owned a Laguna diesel bus

Ralph.

NickG · « **Reply #95 on:** September 28, 2009, 05:03:37 AM »

Back

I was 22 when I had mine too Chris, it was a great car to drive. They have a lot of faults and the engine is difficult to work on but it still didn't detract from the experience really.

I guess it depends what you're trying to compare them to. I know Mazda MX5s get good reviews but they just don't have the same character in my opinion. MR2's are supposed to be good too, no boot though!

We know the MGF is really not a good car but still like them!

Back on topic!

Yeah Ralph, the plans are in the design section. It's quite a nice looking engine but is probably a bit fiddley to make for what it is, I will have to try it properly on some compressed air. Like you, I don't just like making stuff to existing plans. In fact, I never have done yet ... will have to give it a go though!

Nick

Stilldrillin · « **Reply #96 on:** September 28, 2009, 05:54:20 AM »

Quote from: craynerd on September 22, 2009, 05:37:24 PM

Nick, it is identical to the one at RDG sells for £45 but I got mine much much cheaper of the market about 5 years ago! http://www.rdgtools.co.uk/acatalog/COMPRESSORS.html
I got it with an airbrush set when I was spraying parts for my old MGF - I never used the airbrush as I found I could get a better finish with a spray can if I took my time! RDG also sell theres to be used with an airbrush set but I guess they have other uses.

Thanks for the link Chris!

Look what I got coming......

David D

Divided he ad · « **Reply #97 on:** September 28, 2009, 07:12:23 PM »

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Like you, I don't just like making stuff to existing plans. In fact, I never have done yet ... will have to give it a go though!

But it's really hard to do!! I just can't seem to force it to happen?!
Tried it a few times, but once a slight mistake appears that's is! All bets are off and the bling fairy gets a full boot in!

I'll find the plans soon enough.... Still playing major catch up on topics!

Ralph.

NickG · « **Reply #98 on:** September 29, 2009, 07:20:15 AM »

Nice 1 David, should be useful. Any particular reason you chose the 2 cylinder one?

Stilldrillin · « **Reply #99 on:** September 29, 2009, 08:06:12 AM »

Quote from: NickG on September 29, 2009, 07:20:15 AM

Nice 1 David, should be useful. Any particular reason you chose the 2 cylinder one?

I already have a window rattler, which I don`t use/ need often.

I have a small compressor from a dehumidifier, which will not be man enough for the upcoming job of powering a 4 cylinder Mamod engine.

Soo...... Seeing how little difference there was in the prices, I bought the largest!

David D

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