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Anyone Own a RETROL-VE-01 Flame Eater?
« on: November 16, 2025, 02:27:21 pm »
Hi,

I recently came into possession of a damaged and parts missing RETROL VE-1 engine for a great price (free -- long story).  Does anyone own one?  I have two questions.

1) What are the dimensions and thickness of the thin brass plate that opens and closes over the flame hole?
2) What is the threading and size of the cap for the alcohol reservoir?

Thanks!

Paul
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Re: Anyone Own a RETROL-VE-01 Flame Eater?
« Reply #1 on: November 16, 2025, 10:18:03 pm »
Can you post a photo up of yours?
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Re: Anyone Own a RETROL-VE-01 Flame Eater?
« Reply #2 on: November 17, 2025, 12:33:28 pm »
Here are two pics of the engine I acquired, as well as two pics of other engines with the missing pieces circled.
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« Reply #3 on: November 17, 2025, 05:59:11 pm »
Ok so now I know it's the same engine :)


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Re: Anyone Own a RETROL-VE-01 Flame Eater?
« Reply #4 on: November 17, 2025, 05:59:44 pm »
They are fun engines, here's mine -

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Re: Anyone Own a RETROL-VE-01 Flame Eater?
« Reply #5 on: November 17, 2025, 06:46:43 pm »
Thanks Jim!  You're so helpful.  I watched the video.  Fun!  I like your pulley mod.  Can't believe you could drive accessories off the engine.  Can't wait to get mine going. 

I still have to figure out how to straighten the shaft the flywheels are on.  One flywheel has a nasty wobble right now.
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Re: Anyone Own a RETROL-VE-01 Flame Eater?
« Reply #6 on: November 17, 2025, 09:14:11 pm »
Good luck with the axle shaft, hopefully its not too hard and just take your time.
You'll be surprised how much power these have and how good they sound!
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