As many of you are likely aware, I have long had a significant collection of "Solar Engines of Phoenix Arizona" (SEoPA) external combustion engines. Today, I believe that I have finally obtained the last of those engines which has continually eluded me for low these many years ... the Twin Flywheel Vertical Stirling Cycle Engine, as seen in the seller's ebay listing photo, here:
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As an added bonus, at extra cost of course, I was able to work out a combo deal such that I'm also getting another SEoPA rarity, the Mini-Vac flame licker engine. I do already have one of these, but mine is in rather poor condition, having come to me with the piston totally seized in the cylinder to the point it took me months to get it out, and even then not without some damage, so that it barely runs now. Thus having another one, that looks to be in very good condition, was also a highly desirable acquisition!
Here's the little flame licker as shown in the listing:
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Both of these engines are true Unicorns, without a doubt!!!
I'm not very versed in these types of engines, but a major congratulations on the acquisition of both Daniel.
Congrats Daniel, Solar brand engines are and were excellent runners...glad you finally checked all the boxes.
Rog
Oops!
Wrong again!!!
While this double flywheel vertical has been my quest for some time now, I have just remembered that it is not the last engine in the line-up that I needed to complete my collection. There is yet another that I know of for certain, that I do not possess .......
Thus, THE QUEST goes on!
Very well snagged, Daniel...!!
Very well done my friend, congratulations!!!
Oops!
Wrong again!!!
While this double flywheel vertical has been my quest for some time now, I have just remembered that it is not the last engine in the line-up that I needed to complete my collection. There is yet another that I know of for certain, that I do not possess .......
Thus, THE QUEST goes on!
I assume this quest will be "peanuts"?
Peanuts? As in the Solar #1 mounted vertical to be like a Peanut Rider engine, yes!
Jan, as I recall (hint, hint, hint) you just might know something about that super rare model!?!? ;c)
Out of curiosity, and to avoid future premature exclamations of invalid successes, might I inquire as to what else you may know of, that I'm still missing along these lines???
Your patience has been rewarded Daniel!
Do I know where these came from? I like that vertical, good grab Daniel.
I have one of the new Peanut Riders but it's from PMR.
SEoPA made one back then?
I have one of the new Peanut Riders but it's from PMR.
SEoPA made one back then?
They did ... But I don't want to tell you anything about it, as I don't want any competition should one ever show up!!! ;c)
On the other hand ... if you happen to glance about five posts further up the thread, you'll know about all there is to know?!?!