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a collection of photos by Eric Chesak

www.ericchesak.com

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Mini V8

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  • Machining the block

    Machining the block

  • Untitled photo
  • Untitled photo
  • Completed crank bearing bore

    Completed crank bearing bore

  • Block machining fixture on the Rong-Fu mill

    Block machining fixture on the Rong-Fu mill

  • Untitled photo
  • Head bottom view

    Head bottom view

  • Head side view

    Head side view

  • Installed pistons, without rings

    Installed pistons, without rings

  • Temporary rod line-up

    Temporary rod line-up

  • Temporary rods and pistons (rods are too short)

    Temporary rods and pistons (rods are too short)

  • Untitled photo
  • Working on the assembly

    Working on the assembly

  • Side view of the assembly

    Side view of the assembly

  • The Underside

    The Underside

  • Early carb prototype

    Early carb prototype

  • A short video of the piston motion

    A short video of the piston motion

    A miscalculation leaves too much head clearance, so new rods will need to be made

  • SHort video of the crank motion

    SHort video of the crank motion

  • Two heads

    Two heads

  • Heads and cam bearing holders

    Heads and cam bearing holders

  • Early shot of all manually machined parts

    Early shot of all manually machined parts

  • Crankshaft machining on a 1932 Southbend lathe

    Crankshaft machining on a 1932 Southbend lathe

  • Early version of a single large Carb

    Early version of a single large Carb

  • Completed CNC engine stand

    Completed CNC engine stand

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