1961 CB72 Project

jerry · Post by **jerry** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 3:38 pm

Looking good G Man. All the best Jerry

G-Man · Post by **G-Man** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 4:14 pm

Tim

Yes I did check it and looks pretty good. I'm going to do a loose build up of the engine (with gaskets) and do a check with a degree disc against cam and crank position. Will report back after my trip.

With the central aluminum section in play the whole fixture holds pretty steady. I was surprised how easy it was to press the centre section after it took so much effort to get it apart.

Your big press must do it with ease.....

G

Tim Miller wrote:G,

Did you check the accuracy of indexed center section before pressing rod side on?
I was curious of how well your 2 post fixture keep that alignment.

Tim

G-Man · Post by **G-Man** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 4:17 pm

Jerry

Thanks, mate! On to the ¼ scale Merlin next....... :-)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xe1LL1 ... freload=10

If the FIM hadn't lost their nerve in the 1960s Honda might've done a 250 V12...

G

jerry wrote:Looking good G Man. All the best Jerry

R100 · Post by **R100** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 4:59 pm

G-Man wrote:If the FIM hadn't lost their nerve in the 1960s Honda might've done a 250 V12...
G

Then they would have to find another Hailwood.

jerry · Post by **jerry** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 5:04 pm

Dear G Man, I have that footage in my computer. Google "Merlin xx Aircraft Engine Historical Society". I am sure you have seen it. As discussed also Google "Yak 130 Rusjet 2013 Youtube" There are some amazing people doing some amazing things out there. All the best Jerry

G-Man · Post by **G-Man** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 5:12 pm

Jerry

Thanks, I had a quick look at the RusJet - amazing stuff. This guy is local to Derby where I live....

http://www.craftsmanshipmuseum.com/jordan.htm

G

jerry · Post by **jerry** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 5:39 pm

As I said, there are some amazing people out there. A little bit different and very special. I am glad to see them among us. All the best jerry