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My Model Stirling Engine Made in 1964
TinkerJim:
--- Quote from: Minh Thanh on December 31, 2024, 05:10:19 AM --- :ThumbsUp: :ThumbsUp: :ThumbsUp:
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Thanks, Minh ! Best wishes....
TinkerJim:
--- Quote from: tvoght on December 31, 2024, 02:35:52 PM ---Hi Jim, thanks for showing "Good old number 1". My first Stirling engine happened to be Tapper from your book Miniature Ringbom Engines. Admittedly, I had already completed my second Stirling before I finally got Tapper to run. I attach a photo of my bedraggled looking (water cooled) Tapper for you examination. I have gotten a lot of good from several of your books.
Regards,
--Tim
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Tim...I like your Tapper. Water cooling is a good idea. Mine needs more cooling - it gets pretty hot on top, but keeps on running anyway. I specified larger fins on the drawing in the book, hoping that would help. Your water hopper solves the problem.
PaulR:
--- Quote from: TinkerJim on December 30, 2024, 09:51:24 PM ---http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2WWRmOkYjw
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Thanks for showing your engine, I really enjoyed seeing it in action and I'm determined to make something similar one day!
I made this engine (without any plans) back in 2009 but I couldn't get it to work at all - frustrating when a hot air engine I cobbled together from tin cans, wire and a CD ran great!
In hindsight think the linkages were just too heavy. I think it's still knocking around somewhere so I might try slimming them down.
Tin Falcon:
Tinker Jim :
Thank you for posting and continuing to bring passion and improvement to old things/ideas.
Time is a funny thing in1964 I was but a toddler and my Bridgeport mill would not be out of the factory for another 4 years,
I have yet to successfully complete a Stirling engine. But did have fun building a minikin that i display in a miniature vise, It was one of my early engines first displayed in 2003. It is really fun to see when the young kids are inspired by what you build.
Respectfully
Tin Falcon
TinkerJim:
--- Quote from: PaulR on December 31, 2024, 07:29:34 PM ---
--- Quote from: TinkerJim on December 30, 2024, 09:51:24 PM ---http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2WWRmOkYjw
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Thanks for showing your engine, I really enjoyed seeing it in action and I'm determined to make something similar one day!
I made this engine (without any plans) back in 2009 but I couldn't get it to work at all - frustrating when a hot air engine I cobbled together from tin cans, wire and a CD ran great!
In hindsight think the linkages were just too heavy. I think it's still knocking around somewhere so I might try slimming them down.
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Wire & tin can engines are light and loose. The linkage on your engine looks well made, but a bit on the heavy side. Make sure there is not the slightest bind. Also, leakage is often the trouble with these engines --it is surprising how a very very tiny leak can prevent running.
Best wishes...
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