Thanks Kong. I only hope it will work! I have nearly finished the radiator cooler for it and just finished readapting a gear pump for the water pump.The ratio for the drive will be 3:1 gear driven.
Trevor
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- Thu Nov 17, 2016 2:43 am
- Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
- Topic: Sterling Diaphragm Engine
- Replies: 97
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- Tue Nov 15, 2016 2:38 pm
- Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
- Topic: Sterling Diaphragm Engine
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Re: Sterling Diaphragm Engine
Have finished the new Displacer complete with its stainless steel wool. It seems to fit snugly in the displacer tube without too much friction.
When the brass stock arrives will then finish the crank and fire her up. Will post photos when she is running in a couple of weeks I hope.
Trevor
When the brass stock arrives will then finish the crank and fire her up. Will post photos when she is running in a couple of weeks I hope.
Trevor
- Tue Nov 15, 2016 4:10 am
- Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
- Topic: A Message for Ian SC - Earthquake NZ
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Re: A Message for Ian SC - Earthquake NZ
Nice to know you are OK Ian.
- Mon Nov 14, 2016 10:31 pm
- Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
- Topic: A Message for Ian SC - Earthquake NZ
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A Message for Ian SC - Earthquake NZ
HI Ian. I have just heard the news of a major 7.6 earthquake in your area. I hope you are OK and get this thread as I do not know if anyone else knows of this ( I hope all will respond and give you some support) as you are well known on this forum). The best to you and your family and pray that all ...
- Mon Nov 14, 2016 10:26 pm
- Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
- Topic: Sterling Diaphragm Engine
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Re: Sterling Diaphragm Engine
Oh! What beautiful Dogs Darryl. Very inquisitive I think.
Trev
Trev
- Sat Nov 12, 2016 9:53 pm
- Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
- Topic: Sterling Diaphragm Engine
- Replies: 97
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Re: Sterling Diaphragm Engine
Redoing my displacer for the engine. Looks a bit rough but it is only a cage to hold the stainless steel wool. The one I had made earlier was made from two inverted tuna tins but had to much side clearance which was going to be a lot of dead space, hence, the redesign. Has anyone else used this cage...
- Sat Nov 12, 2016 3:21 am
- Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
- Topic: Sterling Diaphragm Engine
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Re: Sterling Diaphragm Engine
These are all the pictures as of tonight. Having problem making the crankshaft with a bell crank design so going back to the old way. I have ordered the brass flat bar stock to make the the crank throws. Maybe a couple of weeks or so should see this up and running with luck.More photos will follow a...
- Sat Nov 12, 2016 2:23 am
- Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
- Topic: Sterling Diaphragm Engine
- Replies: 97
- Views: 94594
Re: Sterling Diaphragm Engine
OK I think I have it. These are the diaphragm.
Trev
Trev
- Sat Nov 12, 2016 2:08 am
- Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
- Topic: Sterling Diaphragm Engine
- Replies: 97
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Re: Sterling Diaphragm Engine
Hmm! Ok Ian - How did you put in the image. It didn't seem to work for me.
Trev
Trev
- Sat Nov 12, 2016 2:06 am
- Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
- Topic: Sterling Diaphragm Engine
- Replies: 97
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Re: Sterling Diaphragm Engine
OK! the image thing doesn't work. I will try the attachment and see if it will go in. At least you will see the diaphragms I hope.
Trevor
Trevor
- Sat Nov 12, 2016 2:01 am
- Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
- Topic: Sterling Diaphragm Engine
- Replies: 97
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Re: Sterling Diaphragm Engine
Beautiful Cat. Thanks Darryl
- Sat Nov 12, 2016 2:00 am
- Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
- Topic: Book about striking engine design
- Replies: 18
- Views: 19945
Re: Book about striking engine design
Nice on Ian.
Trevor
Trevor
- Fri Nov 11, 2016 4:58 am
- Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
- Topic: Engine vacuum
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Re: Engine vacuum
Thanks for that Ian. Yep just out of Cairns but a long way from NZ.
Brass is a product that I still can get. Thanks for putting me onto the right stuff as I have had a lot of problems using aluminium.
Trevor
Brass is a product that I still can get. Thanks for putting me onto the right stuff as I have had a lot of problems using aluminium.
Trevor
- Fri Nov 11, 2016 4:54 am
- Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
- Topic: Book about striking engine design
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- Views: 19945
Re: Book about striking engine design
I have the same book,. Just arrived today.
It is one of the best books I have read in a long time and am excited about the crank system.
Trevor
It is one of the best books I have read in a long time and am excited about the crank system.
Trevor
- Fri Nov 11, 2016 4:45 am
- Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
- Topic: Sterling Diaphragm Engine
- Replies: 97
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Re: Sterling Diaphragm Engine
Whoops! looks like there will be no photos or attachments then. I am into making the crankshaft now as all the rest is basically done. Painted even. The crank is going to be difficult as I it is a beta Sterling and I am thinking of using a bell crank. Can't find an actual formula for it so I am goin...