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Offline scc

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Re: another Snow engine
« Reply #645 on: March 25, 2019, 10:03:15 PM »
I have had to go to the start of this build and catch up.  My word :o there is a LOT of work in this engine , and all very technical too. I'm blown away with all your added details. An outstanding build. :praise2: :praise2:

Terry

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Re: another Snow engine
« Reply #646 on: March 27, 2019, 05:09:30 AM »
Hello Achim. I have spent the last three evenings enjoying every word, photo, video, and reader's coments on your most interesting and beautifully executed example of the Snow engine. Thank you for sharing this journey with all of us. I can only dream that some day I might achieve a success that perhaps would just begin to approach what you have accomplished. Your craftsmanship and creativity are an inspiration to me and I'm sure to many others as well. I will continue to follow your progress as you complete this wonderful creation.

Many thanks,
Don Williams

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Re: another Snow engine
« Reply #647 on: March 27, 2019, 05:37:48 PM »
I love seeing these engines, esp. those that run.  I haven't seen a real one running, but the Cooper at Rough and Tumble in PA is quite close.

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Re: another Snow engine
« Reply #648 on: March 27, 2019, 06:30:39 PM »
Very nice! Brings back memories of watching the real one at the Coolspring show running a few years ago, have to get back there again...

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Re: another Snow engine
« Reply #649 on: March 27, 2019, 07:47:54 PM »
Impressive  :ThumbsUp:
Andy

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Re: another Snow engine
« Reply #650 on: March 28, 2019, 01:41:01 AM »
Very nice build!  I'm happy for you getting it running and sounds great!

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Re: another Snow engine
« Reply #651 on: March 28, 2019, 07:56:22 AM »
Achim, nice to see you back at the Snow.
You made good progress to.
Wil be a smooth runner.


      Tjark.

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Re: another Snow engine
« Reply #652 on: March 28, 2019, 01:14:12 PM »
Excellent  :praise2:  :praise2:  :wine1:

It's interesting how much difference the cams made on this engine. Were you able to model or measure the actual valve timing before and after?
Best regards

Roger

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Re: another Snow engine
« Reply #653 on: March 28, 2019, 01:53:22 PM »

Dear Gentlemen,
first of all thank you so much for your time to watch and giving friendly words and comments.
I do appreciate this very much and it is really a big fun and pleasure to be part of this community here.

Excellent  :praise2: :praise2: :wine1:

It's interesting how much difference the cams made on this engine. Were you able to model or measure the actual valve timing before and after?


Hi Roger,
I have measured the timing situation before swapping the cams.
The original drawing / set up instruction says, outlet beginning opening 25° before BDC with the original 58° cams.
I have measured two times 25° degrees and two times 30/31° degrees.
If I remember well, than I could measure during my last attempts in autumn 2017  at this combustion chambers with 30° a higher temperature.
The recommendation from Jeff was to adjust 40° before BDC with 46° cams.
That seems to be the magic difference.
Kind Regards
Achim

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Re: another Snow engine
« Reply #654 on: March 31, 2019, 04:13:46 PM »
Hi everybody,
spring in Munich, Germany and 18°C outside.
So a good opportunity for some R&D work in front of the open window.
Something what could be nearly called a "long run".
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlKs3LPhU3c" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlKs3LPhU3c</a>

Kind Regards
Achim

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Re: another Snow engine
« Reply #655 on: March 31, 2019, 04:24:58 PM »
That sounds and runs great Achim!
What a beautiful engine and display.

Dave

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Re: another Snow engine
« Reply #656 on: March 31, 2019, 05:13:20 PM »
That is running wonderfully! Congratulations!!

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« Reply #657 on: March 31, 2019, 05:59:33 PM »
Seems like that is just purring nicely - you must be pleased with how it looks and runs!

Simon.
Ars longa, vita brevis.

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Re: another Snow engine
« Reply #658 on: March 31, 2019, 06:06:25 PM »
Wonderful Achim!  Seems you've got it dialled in now!   :ThumbsUp:
Kim

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Re: another Snow engine
« Reply #659 on: March 31, 2019, 08:16:31 PM »
Wonderful work, Achim.  Sounds great.

Regards,
Rudy

 

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