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Having had a google about I'm a bit clearer how this engine works now, must say it's crying out for an exhaust like we use on the CHUK engines which stops the rising piston from having to compress any trapped gassesThere is a good explanation over on HMEM of the fine line between too much and too little pressure if you search "tappet/clapper engine".