1/4 scale Reid Gas Engine

[jeff l]

I got around to finish an old project a 1/4 scale Reid gas engine it's number 122 ,it's built from castings supplied by Burns and Horner . I had to take a break from the Coles' Corliss as the governor is driving me nuts .
I started this engine in 1996 and for many years it sat on the shelf because work and illness got in the way .
When finished it will have a clutch and power , which are machined ready to install .Jeff

[Steamer5]

Hi Jeff,
 That's a very nice looking engine!
After all this time i bet it will be nice to see her run.

Cheers Kerrin

[jeff l]

Thanks Kerrin , I hope it will run, I still have to figure out the what regulator I would need for the gas  .Jeff

[Nick_G]

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That is very nice.

Good looking engine that has a very nice finish.

Nick

[jeff l]

Thank you Nick , the casting required a lot of grinding and hi fill primer, the color is darker in person the photo shows it somewhat lighter  it's 1980 Chevrolet truck Dark Carmine.Jeff

[b.lindsey]

Great finish and a fine looking engine Jeff. Hope to see it running soon.

Bill

[jeff l]

Thank you Bill

[90LX_Notch]

I'm looking forward to seeing it run Jeff.

-Bob

[jeff l]

I have heard that this engine is cantankerous , but I suppose any gas or gasoline engine scaled down is , I'm open to any suggestions .
I made a few changes on this engine one was to make the main valve like the original , this was suggested from a builder some 20 years ago , I'll post a photo .Jeff

[Dave Otto]

That is a beautiful engine Jeff, you finish work and attention to detail is superb!
I'm sure that it will run great after you get her dialed in.

Dave

[jeff l]

Thank you Dave .

[Ye-Ole Steam Dude]

Beautiful engine Jeff, cannot wait to hear it run.

[jeff l]

Getting closer , the clutch is almost finished and mounted.

[jeff l]

I decided to add a governor to the Reid engine at little late but I think the engine will look better with a governor even though it does not control the gas .
First this was to add a pulley to the charging side flywheel.

[jeff l]

next work on the governor , here is the start of the yoke .
Brad Smith designed the governor .