Hi Allen,

Sharing some of my work. I finally finished my radiator for the “Bill” engine. My friend is a gun engraver and made the small radiator badge with my last name sort of like you might have found in the early days on an old automobile like the Packard. Thought it was a nice touch.
I also included the magnetic water pump built from your father’s plans. The stand is a temporary stand until the whole engine, radiator and water pump are mounted. My Bill is 98% complete save for building the propane system. I’ve gotten sidetracked building a Beamer also from your father’s plans.

Anyway, have yourself a Happy Holidays.

Matt Parker

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Hi Matt,

Very cool!  Looks like the project is coming along nicely.  Be sure to
send photos when it's complete.

Thanks for sharing, and a Merry Christmas to you and yours also!

Allen

Jerry's Original "Howell" Magnetic Drive Engine Water Pump

"This is the high performance water pump I designed for my 'Howell V-Four' engine. Ordinary pumps have a shaft that enters the case to drive the impeller. This requires a lubricated shaft seal to prevent leakage. In miniature sizes it can be a challenge to have a seal that prevents leaks, not create excessive friction on the shaft and be reliable over long periods of time. I designed this pump to satisfy all these requirements. There is no shaft that enters the pump case, so no seal is needed at all. It takes very little power  to turn even at high water delivery rates. The pump housing internal has an easy to produce simulated involute spiral shape with a cutwater for efficient operation and high delivery. The pump is made almost entirely of brass. I nickel plated mine for looks, but that has nothing at all to do with operation or anything else." - Jerry Howell