Try making the engine in a different way !!

[minh-thanh]

Hi All !!!

A question that I have wondered for a long time : Is it possible to make an engine ( Stirling , steam , internal combustion engine ... ) with simple tools and machinery ?
So , I decided to try with the stirling engine , using basic tools and machinery and available materials . If it works, I'll make the internal combustion engine...

 

[Sprocket]

Minh Than,
I like the idea! "Paso Kid " showed a hardware store steam engine a while back
Hardware store steam engine
It is a way for people to start if they have little access to tools. Good way to introduce kids. I had thought to try a hardware store I.C. engine sometime,
but sometime hasn't gotten here yet.
I'll watch.
Doug

 

[minh-thanh]

Hi Doug !
Thank you !
As you proved : IC can run with a different type of "camshaft" with your "UFO" project
With this engine, I try to use what I can and get the engine running - Run or not wait for the results
With the IC engine, I would do everything: cylinders, gears, camshafts...everything including the ignition. , Cylinder diameter about 25 mm would be easier .
If successful , it will be an inspiration to others who do not have lathes , milling machines and special tools ...
Of course, that's the hope, the outcome is still a mystery

 

[minh-thanh]

Hi All !
Making crankshaft :

Video :

 

[Mechanicboy]

Here is the good tips..

Experience and tips stirling engine.

 

[minh-thanh]

I know wedsite "jan.ridders "
I have read, He shares very good experiences about engines .

 

[minh-thanh]

Hi All !
Right now, I don't know if the engine is running or not, but I like it a bit nicer, so I painted it.

And video part 2 of the crankshaft

 

[Sprocket]

This project will really make you miss your machines. But this is how everything was done long ago. Good start!
Doug

 

[Mechanicboy]

Hi All !
Right now, I don't know if the engine is running or not, but I like it a bit nicer, so I painted it.

I never painting the hot end of the stirling engne. The paint can be a hot barrier to transfer heat into the cylinder to heat up the air. And if need more hot, the paint will burn away.

 

[minh-thanh]

This project will really make you miss your machines.
Doug

I never painting the hot end of the stirling engne. The paint can be a hot barrier to transfer heat into the cylinder to heat up the air. And if need more hot, the paint will burn away.

I don't care because the way I do it is different from yours
What worries me is that the crankshaft is quite heavy and it needs counterweight - adding counterweight makes it heavier and adds more friction

 

[minh-thanh]

Hi All !
An update : Displacer .

PS - A little info for someone interested : I will sell this engine for about .....1...0000 USD .

 

[a41capt]

Minh Than,
I like the idea! "Paso Kid " showed a hardware store steam engine a while back
Hardware store steam engine
It is a way for people to start if they have little access to tools. Good way to introduce kids. I had thought to try a hardware store I.C. engine sometime,
but sometime hasn't gotten here yet.
I'll watch.
Doug

Minh-Thanh,

For an IC engine, Henry Ford’s first engine comes pretty close to doing it without machine tools. Mostly plumbing parts, perhaps a torch-drill-files-sandpaper and lots of “elbow grease”

Here’s my version:


John W

 

[minh-thanh]

Minh-Thanh,

For an IC engine, Henry Ford’s first engine comes pretty close to doing it without machine tools. Mostly plumbing parts, perhaps a torch-drill-files-sandpaper and lots of “elbow grease”

Here’s my version:


John W

My goal is to make a compact engine and from there I develop more , maybe I2 ..... . Henry Ford's engine is too long .

 

[minh-thanh]

Hi all !
I went out for some work today, on the way back I " bought " a special metal to make flywheel
Because it's special, the price is special too: " FREE "

 

[minh-thanh]

Hi All !

My flywheel.
There was a mistake that made the iron ring not round well

 

[awake]

Hi all !
I went out for some work today, on the way back I " bought " a special metal to make flywheel
Because it's special, the price is special too: " FREE "

I have quite a lot of that exact type of metal!

 

[minh-thanh]

Hi All !
A little update



more :

 

[minh-thanh]

Hi ALll !
A update :

 

[Mechanicboy]

Your engine run so well.

Tried to run fast with heat on side of displacer cylinder as the drawing shows?

 

[minh-thanh]

With this engine, I think "moderate " running will be better, not necessarily running very fast, running slow it has its beauty because can see everything in motion...
Anyway, Thanks for the suggestion.