Help Needed Building a Gamma Type Engine to Run a Model Car

Discussion on Stirling or "hot air" engines (all types)
Ian S C
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Re: Help Needed Building a Gamma Type Engine to Run a Model

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Now you'll have to machine a proper crankshaft that will stand the stress of running, I aim for a free running speed of 1500rpm +, best power, ie., under load seems to be about half the maximum. Ian S C
atiq
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Re: Help Needed Building a Gamma Type Engine to Run a Model Car

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HI,
I AM BUILDING GAMMA TYPE STIRLING ENGINE..ALL THE THINGS ARE OK AND MATERIAL IS PROPERLY CHOOSE AND USED (HSS) ....BUT PROBLEM IS THAT THE ENGINE DOES NOT RUNNING MORE THE 3 TO 4 RPM...I AM USING STOOP TO HEAT UP THE DISPLACER CYLINDER....I HAVE CONNECTED THE POWER PISTON AND DISPLACER THROUGH A SLEEVED PLATE....WHICH YOU CAN SEE IN PICTURE....DO YOU THINK THIS IS NOT GOOD TO USE PLATE....I MEAN MOSTLY WE USES PIPE TO TRANSFER PRESSURE FROM DISPLACER TO POWER PISTON.....
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Ian S C
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Re: Help Needed Building a Gamma Type Engine to Run a Model Car

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The plate is quite OK as long as it is completely sealed, and there are NO air leaks, I use Loctite liquid gasket for sealing, but you'll think of something if you have not got anything like that.
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