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Captain Jerry:
When I built my first Corliss engine last year, I was reluctant to call it a Corliss because I doubted that I could build a release mechanism at that scale.  That engine had a bore of .625" and a stroke of 1.25" and after several attempts, I am completely convinced of that.  The engine ran nice and smooth and the 4 valve linkage and wrist plate proved the design but without quick release gear its not technically a Corliss so here goes another one.

There are at least three builds underway to the design collaborated on by the moderators of this forum.  I think it is a good design and this new project of mine is just another way to go.  It incorporates ideas that I had while building the previous engine and has some design features that I just wanted to try.  It is bigger than my earlier design but not quite as big as the MEM design.  There are many similarities because the basic configuration of all horizontal Corliss engines share these features.

Here are the specifications:

     Bore                                         .75"
     Stroke                                    1.50"
     Connecting Rod Length          5.00"
     Valve diameter                         .25"
     Release Style                            ??
     Double Eccentric
     Frame Style                           Girder
     Cross Head Guide    Modified Trunk
     Flywheel Diameter                  7.25"
     Rim Width                                1.00"
     Spokes                                     8
     Cylinder Material              Aluminum
     Cross Head & Girder        Aluminum
     Piston & Cross Head        Cast Iron
     Valve Bore Liner                     Brass
     Valve Body                          Drill Rod

It looks like this so far:









There will be more.

Jerry
     

ths:
Hi Jerry,

It's interesting how a person can find a topic, and then really get immersed in it, as you appear to have done with the Corliss. That's great! I'll look forward to seeing this one progress.

The cylinder block looks as if it is a four sided box with a top and a bottom. Is this the case?

Cheers, Hugh.

Don1966:
Hi Jerry, I enjoyed your last build and learned along the way, so looking forward to more learning. I will be here with you,  maybe silent at times.

Don

Maryak:
Great stuff CJ  :praise2: :praise2:

Best Regards
Bob

Jo:
 ;D One cannot have too many Corliss engines.

Maybe I will have to get on with my R&B so that mine can join the party



Jo

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