The little Chinese Retrol HM-01 from Stirlingkit runs quite well out of the box, but a few simple modifications can slow it down to a more restrained pace. The first and simplest modification is to use the extra length of spring provided to create a custom spring. Made longer so the spring is at rest … Read more
As was seen in the recent article about Lade Bank Pumping Station, there are still sites around the UK which house old engines which are still in operational use. One such station I had known about for many years was Pode Hole pumping station. The original pump house at Pode Hole. Pode Hole is located … Read more
Tractor Fest are delighted to announce Vintage Engine Enthusiast Limited as the official sponsor of the Stationary Engine section at the show this year. They join our other show sponsors, Cheffins , Econ & Brockhills. Tractor Fest is the biggest engine show in the UK at present with over 300 engines on display … Read more
Competitions and how they work So you have spent the past couple of weeks reading the many of the articles that have been published so far and feel like youve got something you could add?, Well here is a simple explanation of exactly why you should. Best Article Of The Month Best Article Of … Read more
Ride out today to Reydon near Southwold, Suffolk to the first Motorfest event at the Reydon Community Centre, for a first event it wasn’t bad, had a total of 10 engines turn up, 5 of these were driving a water pump of some kind so not a bad turn out, cars were various, from a … Read more
I was able to purchase this little two-stroke via eBay and I am yet to confirm its origins, while waiting for identification, I set about getting it going. The first few jobs were easy, working out a way to attach the water jacket was sorted by using a spark plug reducer and some thick … Read more
I would like to thank David Lacey for inviting us down to his open day on Sunday 23rd March 2025 as I’d not been before and had seen photos of past events so knew it would be worth the trip, and it was! A total of 95 engines on display, 50 of these were from … Read more
Just a short video I made at David Lacey’s Tarmonkey crank up today. Full report to follow!.
The latest release from OKMO Models and what a little beauty it is. A ball hopper Monitor, A scale replica instead of just “sharing a likeness”. They are currently available at a special “Pre Order” price just for the first 50 units with delivery expected in July. As of today they are available HERE at … Read more
Liam approached me a few days ago about heading up a section for model stationary engines in the new online publication of Vintage Engine Enthusiast. First and foremost, I am no expert in this field… I consider my talents mediocre at best. The fact that my business has produced over 30 different models is mainly … Read more