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1 BRASS BALL VALVE : SERVO VALVES. 1 Brass Ball Valve
Raleigh DL-1 English Roadster Raleigh DL-1 Roadster: Restoration about finished! Here are the stats: project started February 6, 2009, finished April 4. Total cost of restoration only a little over $200. Hours of labor... ask my wife :) Here is a breakdown, including where parts came from: Handlebars, assorted brake parts (eBay) ... $44.00 Leather Grips (Nashbar)... $8.00 Cotters, Ball Bearings(Spokes, Etc)... $7.00 1/8 Chain (Spokes, Etc)... $15,00 Tyres, IRC 28 x 1-1/2 (Yellow Jersey)... $40.00 Tubes, Dunlop-Woods valve (Yellow Jersey)... $16.00 Rim Strips (Yellow Jersey)... $8.00 Gear Cable (Harris Cyclery)... $9.00 1 1/8” Pulley Assembly (Harris Cyclery) ... $5.00 Indicator Spindle (Yellow Jersey)... $8.00 Pump (Yellow Jersey)... $30.00 Reflector (Yellow Jersey)... $ 5.00 Crane Brass Bell (CycleLife)... $11.00 Miller Style Headlamp and Dynamo (Eastman Copy - Yellow Jersey)... $29.00 The grand total is $235. The Brooks Saddle and Acorn bag were from another bike I had so I didn’t count them as a cost of the restoration. The saddle is $136 retail and Acorn Bag is $46.00 (if you can get it... ordering takes a while but is worth the wait). Thanks for all the great comments. This has been a great winter project. Wait... did I say finished? Check back for updates... I'm taking the wheelbuilding course at the LBS. Summer project: rebuilt wheels. The Liney Machines RV-2 Engine Featuring Boca Bearings
The RV-2 is a four cylinder opposed style engine with gear driven valves and timing. The design is inspired by the internal combustion engines that power so many of today’s general aviation aircraft (and VW's!). The pistons are 3/8" with a 1/2" stroke driving a one piece aluminum crankshaft that rides in miniature ball bearings. The "RV" designation is for "rotating valve". The unique valve design incorporates a pinion gear on the crankshaft which times a one piece rotating valve. This polished brass and aluminum engine would make a great display piece for any aviation enthusiast or lover of mechanical things. The engine is pictured with 6" propeller but can also be fitted with a flywheel. See also: nibco stainless steel ball valves toilet check valve valve handles high pressure steam valve pneumatic engine valves pvc stop valve hot water mixing valves clow valve company |