Cletus and Gene, Thanks for sending the message about the new group. It is certainly new. Btw, my only experience with HasBrouck engines is a set of Engine...
Don't worry about it Rich I have not built any HasBrouck engines either. I am getting ready to start on engine #5. I do have the plans for it and it says that...
Gene, Thanks for the reply. When I first read Engine # 5 in your message I thought it was one of the small engines but after checking the HasBrouck site I...
Well now I belong to a group where the officers number the same as the members <g>.Just kidding,I'm pleased to be asked to join.I doubt if I can help much...
Hi Tom: We know each other from the 9x20 lathe group. I am new to building Model Engines. Although I have a long history of R/C Model Aircraft (Giant Scale 1/4...
Hi All: I have some pretty nifty Photo-Enhancing Software that I am using to enhance any available photos of the HasBrouck Engines so that we may glean some...
Cletus, When you get your plans they will be two pictures of the engine inclosed. One is the same as the one on the net. The other is the other side of the ...
Cletus, I noticed you uploaded a picture of Engine No. 1 into the photos section along with the description from Mr. HasBrouck's site. Please be aware that...
Will do the letter and e-mail to you later. Just got back from the emergency room at the hospital, took 5-stitches in the left thumb. Was tuning a friends R/C ...
Gene: Here's the text for the letter which you may copy and paste: Dear Mr. HasBrouck: A number of enthusiasts, many who have already built engines from your ...
Thanks Cletus,Im sure I'll be keeping anyone in this group busy<g> The only draw back I might have is being so slow.Has anyone finished one of the engines yet?...
Hi Tom, I don't know any one that has finished a engine yet. I did send for the plans on engine number one today. As of now I am still going to build number...
Gene wrote: "Talking about slow I have had the plans for two weeks now and have not started it yet still gathering up stuff." Now don't make me feel bad I have...
Was messing around in the shop and the plans got the best of me. Made a flywheel for the number 5 engine. Turned, set screwed, and key way cut in. The plans...
Way to go Gene.I'm still waiting for my plans to come so I'll be way behind you.What material did you use for the flywheel?I have noticed several companies...
Gene: Hmmmm ....you're off to a good start! My plans have not yet arrived at my Miami forwarder's address. So I'm still waitin', chomping at the bit <g>. Just...
Hi Cletus, The finished size of the cylinder is 3.0 X 3.25 X 6 you might have to get a 3.5 sq. piece of CR and cut it down. That is what I am having to do. The...
HI Tom The flywheel is made from 4.5 cold rolled by 1.625 thick. Most of the weight is in the crank shaft. I figured that is one reason the flywheel is a...
Gene, I promised myself that I wouldn't start on engine one till I gone some other projects finished. Reading your message isn't helping me keep that promise....
Throw some bearing numbers at me guys.... I have a good relationship with the SKF dealership here. Lets see the prices they they quote me. Even if it's just ...
Cletus the bearing info is not that great on the plans. Give this a try. 6203 - you will need 4 of this od-40 mm id-17mm wide-12mm here local... $7.68 each ...
Rich, Have not checked on the bearing yet. Do you have the link to the eccentric bearings? I am not sure if they are the same for both engines. But would like...
Will look into those bearing #'s. Just checked the stockists for a 3.5"x3.5"x6" solid CRS ... largest in stock is 2.5x2.5 Will have to get the foundry to cast...
Gene, The flywheel looks great. I see you have already cut the keyway. How did you do it, have a broach? Eng. # 1 has a 6" dia. flywheel and I might have a...
Cletus, Here is the list of bearings for Eng. #1: 1. (two) Ball Bearing MRC-204 SFFC, bore=20mm. OD= 47mm. 2. (one) New Departure WC-88013 bore= 13mm. OD=...
