Henry Ford's First Engine

After reviewing the plans for some time, watching the DVD many times, and discussing the engine with Mr. Hinch, I figured this would be a great project. I realized right off that with my limited machining skills and tools, some of the parts would have to be "contracted out". But I was determined to do as much of it as I possibly could.

Here are a few of the first parts that I built.

Exhaust valve	Spring housing and upper valve guide	Complete exhaust valve assembly
Mixer	Combustion chamber	Complete view
Cylinder and piston blank	Power end	The finished piston

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