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by CaptLink
Fri May 15, 2015 3:35 pm
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Plans call for brass, want to use aluminum instead
Replies: 6
Views: 6388

Re: Plans call for brass, want to use aluminum instead

You could use aluminum for the fly wheel.The rim will need to be thicker or a steel ring could be pressed onto the aluminum spokes to add weight.The power piston needs a good fit to make power so thermal expansion is a consideration when choosing material.The displacement cylinder piston could be ma...
by CaptLink
Sun Sep 07, 2014 8:41 am
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: New Members PLEASE read! - OR, having problems registering, being deactivated
Replies: 511
Views: 495387

Re: "Hi" We are new here!

Hello new to the group and hungry for information. I'm looking for reference and technical books.
I hope to build a few of these in my modest machine shop.