Hit-N-Miss RPM

[Ratshooter]

Hi. How fast does a hit-n-miss run? I'm thinking that I might use one as power for a project I've been designing in my head. I'm thinking that I'd like about 200 RPM.

Thanks in advance, TC

 

[Barnbikes]

Not sure you can get a model hit and miss to ever go that slow.

Back when I collected the real thing the only engine I could get that slow were the 4-5+ hp engines. You need heavy flywheels to keep the momentum going.

Had a 5hp Economy engine that had only one ring on the piston and rubber bands on the governor arms that would run at 125 rpms.

 

[Jasonb]

Just use suitable size pullies on the crank and whatever you are driving to get the right speed. The full size engines had a range of pully diameters available to suit the job in hand.

J

 

[mcostello]

Might be an idea for a gentlemany contest, slowest running.

 

[n2steam]

200 rpm off a real one not a problem. Number of ways to go about it.
If have one that's pump jack oriented piece of cake.