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 .

[jeff l]

Another part of the governor the top bridge

[b.lindsey]

Should be a very nice addition to an already lovely model Jeff!!

Bill

[jeff l]

Thanks Bill .
As written the governor is an after thought , I sold this engine and the new owner was surprised that I didn't make the governor to make the project complete ,well I want to keep him happy so I decided to make it for him .My poor health forced the sale , but another item is that this engine is just too heavy to take to shows .

[jeff l]

Working on the cooling water tank for the Reid , the tank is aluminum with oak strips to make it look like a wooden tank .I tried an all wood tank but it was a disaster .
The rods are used to secure the wood .

[b.lindsey]

I like that Jeff. To the casual observer it will definitely appear to be an all wood tank. Hoe did you form the metal rings?

Bill

[jeff l]

Thanks Bill ,
The rods were bent around a piece of scrap steel then threaded 5-40 , it was difficult to get a smooth bend . If I ever do this again I'll use smaller rod , these are too big .
I plan to have 5 bands when finished .Jeff

[jeff l]

5 bands installed , now I'll bead blast the lugs , trim the rods and sand ,stain and clear the wood . All in all this worked well.

[Dave Otto]

Looks nice Jeff.

Dave

[jeff l]

Thank you Dave.

[jeff l]

All the parts for the governor are now finished and fit, ready for finial paint and mounting to the engine . The  dummy glands are made and soldered to the mixer .

[jeff l]

Another shot of of the mixer with the linkages installed . A lot of work went into the governor , it would have been worth it if it actually did something .

[Dave Otto]

It sure looks nice though!

Dave

[jeff l]

Thank you Dave .

[jeff l]

After a long break from this engine I'm just a few steps away to see if it will run , Excuse the mess in the shop.

[Admiral_dk]

What a beautiful result so far 

[jeff l]

thank you

[scc]

Lovely looking engine               Terry

[jeff l]

Thank you

[jeff l]

got the engine running today.   <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF6qhKMiS3o" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF6qhKMiS3o</a>

[jeff l]

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cu-82N6d5AY" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cu-82N6d5AY</a>

[90LX_Notch]

Congratulations Jeff.  It runs beautifully.

-Bob

[jeff l]

Thank you very much Bob , the engine was a difficult one to get running as it needs very little gas .

[Kim]

Jeff, it sure looks good!  And runs quite well. Something to be very proud of!
Kim

[jeff l]

Thank you Kim .

[Zephyrin]

impressive and beautiful engine !
iron, steel, bronze, painted parts and different woods match perfectly.

could we have some details on the clutch and brake  ?

[ShopShoe]

That's a beautiful engine and it sounds so great. I agree that the choices of materials and paint and the wood look well together.

Add my name to those curious about the clutch, etc.

ShopShoe

[jeff l]

Thanks for the kind words .
The clutch was modeled after the Sistersville clutch which was used on many engines in oil field service.
I purchased the castings for the clutch and power from Brad Smith , the power is not shown in the video because of lack of shop space .
I feel that the addition of the clutch made the engine look complete .
The scale hot tube was designed by Norm Colby .
I added several details that were not included in the plans far too many to list .
I purchased the remaining stock that Brad had for the clutches last year if anyone is interested in building it let me know .Jeff

[Roger B]

Excellent     

[jeff l]

thank you Roger

[fumopuc]

Hi Jeff,
a pleasure to watch.

[jeff l]

Thank you