Eccentric Control Rod Continued.

Earlier I showed the making of the eccentric strap, the eccentric sheave and the control rod for the valve control eccentric.  However I had to pack up my workshop and store my equipment etc in a container supplied by the builder who had to resurface the unsatisfactory floor following the fire I suffered in 2010.

I have made a little progress on the engine but not as much as I would like, but I have finished the valve control mechanism.  Here is a little article showing the finished piece.

Connecting rod made from 'scrap' material as described in earlier posting

This component was made from 'scrap' 2mm thick sheet steel.  I try to reuse so called scrap wherever possible, not because of cost necessarily but for a variety of reasons including convenience - I may have a suitable bit handy - or for environmental reasons - less waste.

Clevis

This was simply made by cutting and filing from a short piece of solid bar. It has to be finally finished to size and some final polishing.

Eccentric strap showing construction

complete valve control rod assembly with eccentric sheave