Part 1. DIY Internal Combustion Engine Made from Old Compressor - Taking it Apart and Tools

I have always wondered if one could convert an old refrigeration compressor into an internal combustion engine. Here is the first video of a series where I try to attempt just that. In theory it should work quit well. The piston has no piston rings however it still has great compression because the surfaces appear to be ground and the tolerances are extremely tight.
I like putting constraints on my work. The main ones that I have put on this project are limited power tools. I will only use a battery drill, hacksaw, and other common hand tools and materials. Working with constraints are what real world engineers basically do and I find it challenging and fun working in this way. There are three reason for trying to do this with minimal tools: 1. so anyone, even someone in a third world country can replicate. 2. to show what you might be able to do in an apocalyptic situation. 3. creative thinking. I hope you enjoy. Please leave ideas and suggestions in the comments below! Ideas will help a lot with the project because I am doing this project live! So where I left off in the video is the current state of the project. I have no idea what obstructions I will encounter tomorrow when I turn on the camera and pick up the hacksaw. Thanks!

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