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Old 03-18-2014, 08:46 PM
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A wooden engine wouldn't start, is that normal? Got these pics from a local dealer, all hand made, just wanna share!










 
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Make sure it's gettin' fire
 
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Thats cool!
 
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Try some wood alcohol and see if it will start with that.
 
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pretty cool. How the heck did they make that?
 
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I think there might be a compression leak on rear cylinder. I would check that first. Seriously someone had some time on their hands making that.
 
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Probably made in China...

Well, I bet they at least grew the tree there!
 
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Impressive CNC machinery work there - I got a woodie checking out the pics - thanks for sharing
 
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Does it use mineral or synthetic oil?
 
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A wooden engine that wooden start?
 


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