Mini V8 Working Engine V2 3D Printer Model

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I've modified this so that it is easier to print, but it will take more time to assemble. I separated the crankshaft and pistons. Print the crank horizontally for strength. Also it makes it easier to lubricate this way. Print it on a raft as when I removed the raft it took most of the supports with it.

I've redesigned the pistons so that they snap on to the crankshaft. I've made it so that it is easier to put them on than it is to take them off. I've found it best to print the pistons horizontally. Uses internal supports on the head. It can take time to remove the supports in the head but I've found that carefully breaking the head free and leaving the supports inside works and doesn't affect performance too badly.
Sand the outside of the head before you put it into the cylinder and lubricate.

I had issues with removing the supports on the main block to make the bores smooth, so I split it into 2 different sized halves. This will weaken the block but if you glue it properly it should be more than fine. I tested it comfortably at approximately 750 rpm. Print them so that the cut face is on the bottom and the cylinders are pointing diagonally upwards. Again print on a raft so that it will remove most of the supports when you peel it.

Personally, I only like to print the larger half and 4 pistons, so that I can see the internals move.

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Edit.1: I've added a cut out into the block, so you see the parts move with the full block
Edit.2: I've added a new version of the crankshaft. I've moved the fan to the side of the crank handle and replaced it with a rod which can be used to attach the crank to a drill.
Edit 3: I've split the piston head and conrod for better printing (supports are still required. Also, I've redesigned the conrod so that it will snap on to the piston head. Remember the smaller end attached to the piston head and the larger end attaches to the crankshaft.
Edit 4: I've had issues with stability with the cut-out so I've added this insert.

Block_Instert_V2.1_STL.stl 1.4MB
Block_V2.stl 216.9KB
Block_V2_Larger_STL.stl 143.6KB
Block_V2_Smaller_STL.stl 108.7KB
Bottom_end.STL 25.3KB
Conrod_V2_STL.stl 325.6KB
Fan.STL 173.4KB
Piston_and_Conrod_V4_STL.stl 721.6KB
Piston_Head_V2_STL.stl 379.0KB
V8_Crankshaft_with_Handle_DrillExtension_V5.stl 252.1KB
V8_Crankshaft_with_Handle_Extension_V3_STL.stl 186.7KB
V8_Engine_Block_Larger_Half_OBJ.obj 379.9KB
V8_Engine_Block_Smaller_Half_OBJ.obj 268.3KB