Topic: Building a Graham TVR1A engine (Read 36614 times)

andywright · « **Reply #50 on:** January 30, 2010, 05:48:30 pm »

I have ordered a set of the bolts from miskin models. do you get the spanners with them ?
Andy

wideawake · « **Reply #51 on:** January 30, 2010, 05:54:39 pm »

Quote from: andywright on January 30, 2010, 05:48:30 pm

I have ordered a set of the bolts from miskin models. do you get the spanners with them ?
Andy

What's the extra cost for the hex bolt kit Andy. I'm thinking about one of these engines but I think the hex bolts are essential so need to be factored in. OTOH I can turn up a flywheel myself.

Cheers

Guy

kno3 · « **Reply #52 on:** January 30, 2010, 06:08:35 pm »

Spanners are included. For the cost, look on Graham's website, he has an online shop.

J.Walpot. · « **Reply #53 on:** January 30, 2010, 06:11:11 pm »

Hello KNO3.

Your engine looks far better now. For my first engine I also used Teflon piston rings but I made them out of solid material.

This one didn't make it to the engine.

andywright · « **Reply #54 on:** January 30, 2010, 08:45:22 pm »

Quote from: wideawake on January 30, 2010, 05:54:39 pm

What's the extra cost for the hex bolt kit Andy. I'm thinking about one of these engines but I think the hex bolts are essential so need to be factored in. OTOH I can turn up a flywheel myself.

Cheers

Guy

The bolt set is £25.00

wideawake · « **Reply #55 on:** January 30, 2010, 09:50:11 pm »

Quote from: andywright on January 30, 2010, 08:45:22 pm

The bolt set is £25.00

Hmmm. I checked Graham's US website and they're $25 there. I know the exchange rate's bad but......

Might have to think about just collecting the right sizes from one of the suppliers over here. Anyway I prefer the look of steel screws and they doesn't chew up as badly as brass ones.

Guy

derekwarner · « **Reply #56 on:** January 30, 2010, 09:58:32 pm »

kno3....your TRV1A brass cylinder caps & hex head screws look

just the part....do they have an internally blind/flat face? ....Derek

kno3 · « **Reply #57 on:** January 31, 2010, 01:20:26 am »

Thanks. The underside is completely flat, just like the original ones.

red_noir · « **Reply #58 on:** January 31, 2010, 02:00:10 am »

I cant wait to finish mine all up ! I'm in the adjustment stages now !!

Bernhard · « **Reply #59 on:** February 01, 2010, 01:02:01 pm »

hey,,,Thanks Kno3....i did allso a set covers to today,,,,,,,,,
Regards Bernhard

Bernhard · « **Reply #60 on:** February 01, 2010, 06:26:13 pm »

hi Kno3,,,,,,, maby you friend can do you 2 like this,,,,,,,i neat repaint the top
Regards Bernhard

kno3 · « **Reply #61 on:** February 02, 2010, 11:29:29 pm »

They're looking perfect Bernhard! They seem somewhat flatter than mine though.

Bernhard · « **Reply #62 on:** February 03, 2010, 06:10:25 am »

Hi...Thanks.....yes it real chance the engines look....i did this to,,the covers are not so tall,,,just a littel over the hex bolt........

regards Bernhard

kno3 · « **Reply #63 on:** February 16, 2010, 07:48:15 pm »

More news: Bernhard was so kind as to make me two new valve rod covers, as seen on his engine. Here they are:

And a close-up:

Bernhard · « **Reply #64 on:** February 16, 2010, 08:46:37 pm »

Hi kNO... Great photo you do..
I DID THIS ON THE FRONT COVERS TO...EASY TO DO
and 4 of this will be real fine to

http://cgi.ebay.com/Oil-Cup-small_W0QQitemZ270412300318QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3ef5d4401e#ht_1695wt_1166

andywright · « **Reply #65 on:** February 16, 2010, 09:18:13 pm »

Some body should start selling these upgrades, I think they would sell well.
Andy

mogogear · « **Reply #66 on:** February 16, 2010, 11:43:35 pm »

Steam people are the nicest--Nice work and nice favor Bernhard!!

So spill the beans Bernhard--what did you find to make into those rod top covers???

a modified brass tubing grommet??

andywright · « **Reply #67 on:** February 17, 2010, 12:26:39 pm »

I want to know how much they will charge to make a set? I would probably paint my cylinders if I had brass covers.
Andy

Bernhard · « **Reply #68 on:** February 17, 2010, 01:20:09 pm »

haaaa yes it look like that.....i just turn them on my littel lathe,,and shape them with a dremel

andywright · « **Reply #69 on:** February 18, 2010, 05:00:10 pm »

looks like I'll have to get a little lathe then

benjaml1 · « **Reply #70 on:** February 18, 2010, 05:37:13 pm »

Pretty work...

Neil · « **Reply #71 on:** April 13, 2010, 11:07:00 am »

Hey Kno3,

That's some kind of engine.
I have a large surfeit of Hex headed "fixings" as the English call them, both steel and brass.
I would be proud to add my little bit to that beautiful engine.
Just tell me what diameter thread, and what quantity, and they are yours.
Truly, I have way too many for my needs.

Neil.

kno3 · « **Reply #72 on:** April 13, 2010, 08:57:27 pm »

Thanks, fixings = screws?
I'll send you a message.

Neil · « **Reply #73 on:** April 15, 2010, 11:30:11 am »

Hi Kno3,

I love the different tops to the cylinders, just great.
I have a few PM-R engines, all of which I have replaced the slotted screws with hex heads. Why PM-R does not do that is beyond me. They are not a lot of money after all.
Congrats again. That engine looks fantastic.
Neil.

Kmot · « **Reply #74 on:** November 25, 2010, 07:09:06 am »

-kno3-, I just discovered your build thread. I like the mod's you made to your TVR1A. The cylinder plate is a one of a kind I think. You and Bernhard, wow! You have made some very nice accessories!

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Author Topic: Building a Graham TVR1A engine (Read 36614 times)

wideawake

kno3

J.Walpot.

wideawake

kno3

red_noir

Bernhard

Bernhard

kno3

Bernhard

kno3

Bernhard

mogogear

Bernhard

benjaml1

Neil

kno3

Neil

Kmot