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Danni build - February 16: Friction bearings and joints

I finished a few more small parts today, including more bearing tops and the “plunger joint”. The plunger joint forms part of the linkage that converts the piston’s back-and-forth motion into rotation of the crankshaft.

The bearing tops, plunger joint and other engine parts laid out on the bench
The growing collection of parts, including the bearing tops and plunger joint.

Workshop video

Workshop footage from February 16, 2023.

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