Moving Parts

[Slotto]

This was from the AMT '49 Mercury kit. This idea hit me yesterday evening so I began work right away. I finished up this morning. I used a mini motor and ran the wires out of the starter. Not really sure what I'll do with it, it was just an idea I had and acted on it. No build thread because it happened so fast.

Thanks for looking

Edited January 24, 2023 by Slotto

[Can-Con]

That's pretty neat steve. Must be a tiny motor to fit into the block. 

I think some of the more knowledgeable Mopar guys will tell you that's a 426 wedge, not a 440 but they all look about the same to me.?

[70 Sting]

That’s cool.

[restoman]

2 hours ago, Can-Con said:

That's pretty neat steve. Must be a tiny motor to fit into the block. 

I think some of the more knowledgeable Mopar guys will tell you that's a 426 wedge, not a 440 but they all look about the same to me.?

Not sure what it is, but it's not a Mopar big block.

It IS cool, though.

[Classicgas]

Cool, and yes it is a Mopar big block. Early 60's.

[Slotto]

The instructions call it a 440 by Chrysler. It is even stamped "Chry." On the inside

[rrb124@sbcglobal.net]

It's a first! Cool

[1972coronet]

Whatever 1/25th scale displacement it is (someone used to see resin stroker cranks for various engines, but that was long ago), it's a Chrysler 'RB' engine (I've checked its measurements; it's not a B engine) of 413-426-440 displacement. 

Love the functioning fan! Does its declutching mechanism work as well once the engine reaches a certain temperature?

[Slotto]

30 minutes ago, 1972coronet said:

Whatever 1/25th scale displacement it is (someone used to see resin stroker cranks for various engines, but that was long ago), it's a Chrysler 'RB' engine (I've checked its measurements; it's not a B engine) of 413-426-440 displacement. 

Love the functioning fan! Does its declutching mechanism work as well once the engine reaches a certain temperature?

it doesnt seem to overheat. It runs like a top

[PappyD340]

Nice!

[slusher]

What a neat idea!

[Keef]

That’s pretty cool!! To the best of my knowledge (please correct me if I’m wrong) no Mopar big blocks from early 60s -up had the oil filter located at driver side rear of block due to the starter being located there. 

[Bainford]

Cool!

[doorsovdoon]

hay, that's cool! I remember my dad putting a mini motor in a Lego plane we built when I was a kid, I thought it was the coolest thing ever! Thanks for posting that, brought back a nice old memory for me.?

[Lucius Molchany]

Very cool indeed!

[restoman]

16 hours ago, Keef said:

That’s pretty cool!! To the best of my knowledge (please correct me if I’m wrong) no Mopar big blocks from early 60s -up had the oil filter located at driver side rear of block due to the starter being located there. 

Correct. Oil pumps are typically situated at the other end of the distributor drive,and that's where Chryco placed the oil filter: right at the pump.

But, whatever kind of engine it is, this one is pretty cool.!

[Slotto]

Sorry guys, I dont that much about engines. This one didnt have an oil filter so I just stuck one on. The point was to display the animation. Glad you enjoy it.

[KWT]

I dig it Steve

[happy grumpy]

Now that's original and clever Steve. I remember doing this to wwII mustangs and spitfires to spin the propeller. Now you'll need to make sound to go with that engine.?

[StevenGuthmiller]

On 1/21/2023 at 5:21 PM, Slotto said:

it doesnt seem to overheat. It runs like a top

If it does overheat, you’re going to have a melty mess on your hands! ?

 

 

 

Steve

Edited January 24, 2023 by StevenGuthmiller

[Slotto]

I just finished up another one. This time it's the 400ci Oldsmobile from the AMT '66 Olds 442 W30 kit. I left off a valve cover so you can see the rockers

 

[Slotto]

Next up is a '29 Ford 4 cylinder. From the Revell '29 Ford 3 'n 1 Rat Rod kit. The fan spins freely on it's own from vibration.