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Smithsonian® Motor-Works Advanced Science Kit.Includes: 2 Washers, 2 Shafts in Various Lengths, 4 Exhaust Valves, 4 Intake Valves, 8 Valve Stems, 4 Piston Pins, 8 Piston Halves, 4 Connecting Rod Keepers, 4 Connecting Rods, 8 Timing Cams, 8 Rocker Arms, 1 Crankshaft, 1 Crankshaft Pulley, 1 Fan Pulley, 1 Fan, 1 Engine Mounting Stand, 5 Bearings, 1 Clutch Housing, 1 Oil-Pan, 1 Lower Crankcase, 1 Rocker Arm Cover, 1 Upper Cylinder Head, 1 Timing Belt, 1 Timing Wheel, 1 Timing Gear, 1 Belt Tensioning Pulley, 1 Lower Cylinder Head, 1 Cylinder Block, 1 Dipstick, 1 Positioning Jig, 1 Timing Belt Cover, 1 Intake Manifold, 1 Exhaust Manifold, 1 Carburetor Cover, 1 Carburetor Bowl, 1 Front Half of Water Pump, 1 Rear Half of Water Pump, 1 Flywheel Clutch, 1 Fan Belt, 1 Head Gasket, 8 Valve Springs, 1 Distributor Assembly, 1 Drive Module, 1 Battery Pack, 67 Screws and Color Poster with Instructions.
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9overall: 3.6 out of 5 stars, see all reviews
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Directions hard to follow
(would not recommend)2 out of 5 stars
verified purchaser
Cool kit in theory, but I’m an adult and the directions were hard to follow, and once we got it all put together something was causing it to jam (there were several unclear directions where i guessed, so it was likely my fault). If the directions were clearer i’d rate it well, but as it is, it’s pro... see moreof Sara53's review
Didn't work
(would not recommend)1 out of 5 stars
verified purchaser
Bad experience, my son putting together and didn't work at all see moreof Bad experience's review
Great stem project
(would recommend)5 out of 5 stars
verified purchaser
I purchased this for my 13 year old son he loved it the only thing is luckily my husband has a firm grasp on automotive engines so that is a plus my husband also noticed that the directions seemed to leave out some vital steps....thats where the knowledge of engine mechanics come in other than that ... see moreof Dawn L's review
(would recommend)
4 out of 5 stars
verified purchaser
I bought this for my almost 8 year old Grandson thinking it would be a good Father and Son activity. They did enjoy putting it together, although father did most of the work. It was a good teaching activity, however I would recommend it for an older boy. see moreof Judie's review
Missing parts
(would recommend)4 out of 5 stars
My 14 year old loved it! Except the missing parts. Still waiting for them. see moreof MamiOf6's review
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