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by old-ocker
Wed Nov 08, 2017 6:52 pm
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Help me with my LTD.
Replies: 6
Views: 7057

Re: Help me with my LTD.

Hi Thanks for the replies. The displacer has a clearance of 5mm. Is this critical ? The displacer is 7mm thick. Is this critical ? Top and bottom plates are 160mm. I have only tried with hot water so I will try with boiling water to see if I can get it working. As a last resort I will make a metal f...
by old-ocker
Tue Nov 07, 2017 10:34 pm
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Help me with my LTD.
Replies: 6
Views: 7057

Help me with my LTD.

Anyone help me with my LTD that I cannot get to work. It is airtight - proved by removing piston and blowing into airpot and it holds pressure. Tried a counterweight for piston and displacer - no difference. Tried increasing weight of flywheel - 5 cent coins stuck around the edge - no difference. Di...