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I will check it out. Thanks

I ran a mock up this evening. At low pressure it pulsates and there is some yellow flame at higher pressure. I don’t think it’s getting enough air. I had a .35mm jet. I think it’s to big. I need to replace my smaller bits and try .25mm and see how that works.

A photo helps. Basically building a carburetor from scratch. I am finishing the mixture tube and should be ready to test as soon as the regulator shows up. After I get the current burner working, I plan to make another using an internal tube as in your second version. I use copper because I...

Yes, it does. I am drilling out a mixing tube to 5/16”. I will start with .25mm for the jet. I ordered a propane regulator which should arrive tomorrow. Maybe I should install the view port in the boiler so I can see the flame in it’s working environment.

Thanks for the list. I ordered another piece of ceramic just in case. Have a tin that should work nicely for a mock up. My work space is well ventilated and with a CO monitor for the reasons you describe. You answered the question about what adhesives to use. I am designing a door with a...

Just spun a 3” base and rough fit a piece of ceramic plate. Used the mandrel I made for the boiler end caps. I thought I’d show the ceramic to make sure I have the correct material. Easy slip fit into the boiler.

Have a great Easter!

We do get cold in the Winter. I was planning on no more than 20psi with a small regulator. My plan is to mount everything on a platform as you suggested. The platform would include a water supply tank with a hand pump as well. When completed, I plan to build or buy a tank similar to one...

It does freeze here from time to time so propane it is. I’m now making parts. I really appreciate all the technical help and your valuable time. I’ll post progress photos.

This is fantastic. I am an electrical engineer and do some of my best work on binder paper. This looks perfect. I was reading up on the use of propane and butane. What would you suggest? The boiler heats quickly, but using the propane hot plate on a BBQ is probably not the scientific...

Thanks! Copper lost some luster after being heated. Does not take long to heat up and make steam.

I ran the boiler against a Stuart V10 I plan to restore after completing the boiler.

A sketch would be great. I am working on a base to set the burner in. I think air should draw from below the actual burner.

Thanks again for the papers. Just finished reading. I will see if I can mock this up today. I have everything but the stainless steel pan scourer.

I play double reeds and was asked how I thought it up. Clearly a Disney inspiration. In fact I often play with my orchestra friends Glenn and Dale Disney.

Cardboard would not have occurred to me. So foil, then cardboard, and finally mahogany planks. A drawing for a burner would be great. I was just reading your last PDF file. The boiler showed no signs of leaking so I tried it with water this afternoon and it work nicely. The Clarkson engine...

I was planning to use babbitt. I’ve poured bearings on a few full sized engines and thought it might be closer to an original.

You can see some tool marking at the top of the cap. I’m still learning. It has not had a final inspection yet. I just finished it yesterday afternoon. I have a square of material for a ceramic heater, but have to decide how to incorporate the burner into the boiler itself. I’m still making...

Trying to decide how to heat it. I saw some interesting homemade ceramic burners and a camp stove conversation. Coal would be interesting.

Hall effect is an interesting solution. I’m currently deciding on a cutting tool for the timing gears and thinking about ignition at the same time. I had a large horizontal mill available when I made the rack for my vintage vertical mill which is just big enough.