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Ive finally gotten to the end of the build... A very fun and great build!!! The only problem I encountered was with the flex axles for the headers. Says to use flex axle 16 32202 but they are too short cant fit the 27 pieces as noted in the instructions and doesnt reach the block on some of the heads. Going to try and get the axle 19.... Has anyone else had similar problems?

yeah they are hard to find and if you do find them its like a dollar each.

Wow look at what I started.... I'm at picture 117 and got a question. What is the timing on the cam gears for the 8 pistons? Say we start with the first two pistons (in order of install) with the pointy part of the gear pointing up (12o clock).... where does the next set of gears point (9o clock)? Then 6 then 3??? Edit: Nevermind I found it in the renderings thanks for all the great detail!!!

So I almost got all my parts for this build. I got the train regulator but didnt know I would need an ac adapter. So I found one specs are within limits but seems a lot weaker when I hook it up to my crane 42009 compared to the battery pack hook up. Is this normal? Or is the adapter incorrect? Input: 120VAC 60Hz 14W Output: 9vDC 800mA.

Thanks for all the responses so far! The build is pretty expensive but once I put the first order in there was turning back!! lol my only other question is which wires do I need with the new pf motor mod? So what I gather is (train regulartor) 9v to new pf wire (to another wire which connects to fiber element) and then connect to m-motor? I scrapped the other box as noted by nychase. Do you know which wires (plus length) that I will need? Or is it (train regulator) 9v to pf wire (pf to 9v wire into fiber optic) piggybacked onto the (m-motor)?

Ok Nychase I went through every photo of the build and have a few questions. As you probably realized I'm fairly new to all this and loving it so far! Built legos as a child and now technic as an adult lol. 1. On pic 181 the extension wire cable looks different from the new PF cables Im guessing they arent interchangeable? Is part number 60656 the wire to connect the old fiber optic element to the new pf cable you spoke about earlier? 2. Since I'll be using the new PF M-motor I dont need to any of the parts on pic 376 correct? 3. What size or part number is the band on pic 298? Can I scrap the train speed regulator for the new IR speed remote control 8879 + new pf battery box + IR receiver? Do the fiber optic light flash speed change with the speed of the rpms? Thanks again!!!

Sweet! The pneumatic tubing it says 65 inches, I know it will be cut into segments do you know how long they are because they only sell it in segments. Also for the fiber optic cables will the service pack 5227 be the right length? Are there any surprises I should know with this build? Thanks!

Does anyone know where to buy these elastic bands for the rocker arms . Or know the size and tension needed?