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General control line discussion => Open Forum => Topic started by: Garf on May 16, 2017, 02:52:57 PM

Title: Engine Pics
Post by: Garf on May 16, 2017, 02:52:57 PM

If anyone is interested, I have a massive collection of engine pics on my computer. I would like to begin posting some of them.

Title: Re: Engine Pics
Post by: FLOYD CARTER on May 16, 2017, 04:53:52 PM

There are many who build small engines as a hobby.  There is the Miniature Engine Builder's Association, among others.  The magazine "Strictly IC" (no longer in publication) highlighted these efforts. 

Your engines#1 and #3 are modifications of manufactured engines;  they are Dennymite and G.H.Q.

Title: Re: Engine Pics
Post by: Garf on May 16, 2017, 06:53:35 PM

The Alexander looks like a modded engine. The Apex Skylark is absolutely not a GHQ.

Title: Re: Engine Pics
Post by: Russell Shaffer on May 16, 2017, 06:58:37 PM

Keep the pictures coming.  I really like the old stuff.

Title: Re: Engine Pics
Post by: Garf on May 16, 2017, 10:54:46 PM

More Pics

Title: Re: Engine Pics
Post by: Garf on May 16, 2017, 11:02:19 PM

Even more Pics

Title: Re: Engine Pics
Post by: Bill Morell on May 17, 2017, 02:04:18 AM

Quote from: Garf on May 16, 2017, 06:53:35 PM

The Alexander looks like a modded engine. The Apex Skylark is absolutely not a GHQ.

Don't know as I would argue with Floyd!

Title: Re: Engine Pics
Post by: FLOYD CARTER on May 17, 2017, 09:39:25 AM

Take another look at the G.H.Q.  With the mystery engine, the spark timer is an exact copy, or an original.  The intake manifold is bolted-on.  A new manifold, oriented to be fore and aft,  bolted to a G.H.Q. cylinder (which has been turned 180 deg).  How much more evidence is needed?

Title: Re: Engine Pics
Post by: Garf on May 17, 2017, 11:23:35 AM

The GHQ has a bolt on intake, and the Apex Skylark has an integral intake.
The Apex has 4 head bolts, the GHQ has more.
The distance between the case seperation flange and the timer is different.
I don't have a rear view of the Apex but I think the exhaust in on the side not the rear.
The head fins would be easy to remove, so that proves nothing.
I don't believe the Apex is made from a GHQ. Who would want to copy that thing anyway.

Title: Re: Engine Pics
Post by: Robert Zambelli on May 17, 2017, 12:25:35 PM

Quote from: Motorman on May 17, 2017, 11:26:02 AM

I like how the GHQ is hooked up to a tank like it's going to run or something.

Actually, mine runs quite well!
Bob Z.

Title: Re: Engine Pics
Post by: Garf on May 17, 2017, 10:44:04 PM

I have heard that not very many of them run.

Title: Re: Engine Pics
Post by: RC Storick on May 18, 2017, 05:34:20 AM

This is my Dad's story on this engine

(http://stunthanger.com/smf/open-forum/engine-pics/?action=dlattach;attach=270005;image)

1948 Canadian Nationals my dad was in 1st place after Ball had crashed his plane on day one. Ball and his wife picked up all the pieces to the plane glued them back together and came back on the last day to beat him out with a speed of 103 MPH. Ball won $500 and my dad won a Mc Coy .60 for a second.

Ball worked for Ford as a tool and die maker and had number #1 engine and my Dad had #13 paid a whopping $50.00 for that engine. The originals were all built at the Ford machine shop.

Title: Re: Engine Pics
Post by: Ken Burdick on May 18, 2017, 07:38:38 AM

what a great story, and beautiful engine. Where were the Canadian nats held that year

Title: Re: Engine Pics
Post by: Garf on May 18, 2017, 10:16:03 AM

Ball 60