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I finally got back to this engine. I never did get it to run. Would anyone have any new ideas. It sins very freely and I checked for air leaks with soapy water. Never found any. How do I know if I have enough heat? I'm using the small propane burner made from Jerry Howell's plans. Flame is about 1 -...

The crankshaft turns very easily when spun. It always ends spin with displacer at the bottom. I put a tiny bit of oil on power piston/cyl and the displacer gland. No leaks. ???????? I will make a fitting tomorrow so I can put a tiny bit of pressure in it to check for leaks. TJ

I have posted a photo of the problem engine on American Stirling forum. It is labeled "problem engine" dscn2150.jpg TJ

I just finished building the "Moriya" Stirling fan. I aso have built the mini propane burner with plans ordered from Jerry Howell. I can't get it to run after considerable effort.---- With the plug out of the drill chamber (to relieve compression) it spins very freely. I am not sure as to ...