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Author Topic: (My) First run of Debolt Machine Vaughn Sideshaft hit-n-miss engine  (Read 186 times)

Dr.Rev.DelmarMacReady

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Just a quick video shot with my phone while I edit the camera roll
Still a little adjustment needed I think as it seems to hit more than miss. Any suggestions are welcome as this is new to me. It got all out of whack in shipping and took me a minute to get adjusted to run

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Looks like a real beaut. Some detail photos would not go amiss.
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nice machine Benny, like what I could see of your shop as well, good to see you as also.
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Nice looking engine Benny and didn't seem to run all that bad - looks like between the hit and miss, steam, motorcycle and railroad engines you've got plenty to keep you busy!
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There is a speed control to slow it down. Also, make sure the governor weights aren't sticking and the governor shaft is well lubricated.
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great to see it running!

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Nice to see you, Benny!

and...

your Vaughn running!

Please send me a few pictures pictures from the front, a 3/4 view of the other side/front, and a side view of the other side or post the pictures in this thread. I think everyone will enjoy them..

We are going to get you dialed in.

Gil

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Thanks, guys. I'll get some pics and better video up tomorrow hopefully. Just had a couple of hours to kill this evening since it rained
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Please make sure the next video is from the other side, preferably 3/4 view slight down angle as it looks to you on the bench. Thanks in advance.

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It looks like a fine engine, all right. A view from the other side would certainly be helpful, though.
Bob

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You have entered a whole new realm with this one Benny.

And you have a number of experts to help you getting this one running properly.