Building the model 4-stroke combustion engine from Smithsonian

Last summer, I found this “Smithsonian Motor-Works” set at a garage sale. Once built, it models a 4-stroke internal combustion engine. I’d shelved it for a rainy day and rediscovered it last weekend while cleaning the basement. Time for a little father/son bonding!

  Feb 6, 2016 (rev. Sep 16, 2025) ·  5 min