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Forum: Construction Equipment 09-16-2012, 07:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,492
Posted By hintzconst
Re: 6 Cylinder Diesel For a D9

Its been too hot the last couple days to get into the shop and get anything done but sweat. I got the mill fixed and was able to finish roughing out the stock so that I can rough out the block this...
Forum: Construction Equipment 09-12-2012, 11:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,492
Posted By hintzconst
Re: 6 Cylinder Diesel For a D9

I'm actually loosely basing this on the Cat C18 powerplant. The bore and stroke work out to 1.25" x 1.75".

Picked up the cast iron this morning and decided to get started roughing out the shape...
Forum: Construction Equipment 09-11-2012, 11:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,492
Posted By hintzconst
Re: 6 Cylinder Diesel For a D9

I actually had priced out durabar but all the suppliers I contacted were $15-$20 more per foot than McMaster Carr which really surprised me. I also checked into having the block cast and if I was...
Forum: Construction Equipment 09-11-2012, 04:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,492
Posted By hintzconst
Re: 6 Cylinder Diesel For a D9

@ Jared
The engine should idle between 500-650 rpm, it should produce about 15 hp at 25-2800 rpm and would be governed to 3200 with an electronic fuel shutoff at 4000 rpm just in case it runs away....
Forum: Construction Equipment 09-09-2012, 06:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,492
Posted By hintzconst
Re: 6 Cylinder Diesel For a D9

@MADDA

I'm actually a general contractor by trade, I used to do cnc prototyping in a shop that only worked with "exotic" metals. The closest we came to mild or carbon steel was 304 Stainless. ...
Forum: Construction Equipment 09-09-2012, 01:21 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,977
Posted By hintzconst
Re: Scale Art USFS Loader

I love "real" rust idea and the green reminds me of my time as an operator ahh.. CARC Did you paint it or did it come painted?
Forum: Construction Equipment 09-09-2012, 12:56 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,492
Posted By hintzconst
Re: 6 Cylinder Diesel For a D9

So far my biggest design road block has been the injection system, I'm afraid that if I use anything less than 304/316L stainless or maybe inconel 625 for the injector needles they won't operate...
Forum: Construction Equipment 09-08-2012, 11:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,492
Posted By hintzconst
6 Cylinder Diesel For a D9

So I've been watching these forums for the last month and decided that now is as good a time as any to start my project. I am building a diesel powered D9 in 1:5 scale. Since there aren't any multi...
Forum: Construction Equipment 08-30-2012, 12:13 AM
Replies: 366
Views: 294,122
Posted By hintzconst
Re: D8R +463 in 1/5,6

I'm really interested in the build you have here as I am currently in the planning process of a similar project. Mine will be a D9T in 1:5 scale with a diesel I6 and hydrostatic drive. Can't wait...
Forum: Welcome New Members 08-29-2012, 01:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,795
Posted By hintzconst
Re: Hello From Los Angels

@dabears

I'm the opposite I grew up in Buffalo, NY and moved out here away from the snow. My metal working skills, mechanical knowledge and equipment are plenty adquate, what I am predicting the...
Forum: Welcome New Members 08-28-2012, 01:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,795
Posted By hintzconst
Hello From Los Angels

I'm new to this hobby, been interested in R/C's for awhile but never really found an area of the that drew me in till now...... So now after seeing all the great work on here I'm thinking of what...
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