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The Regular Stuff: Chat, Buy, Sell, Off Topic, etc. => General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals => Topic started by: crazydoug on January 20, 2021, 06:42:38 pm
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Nice work krypto 👍
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While the engine is great, I did have to spend some time in the shop to make it a little better. Now that we know this engine has some power, I had to make a pulley for the flywheel shaft.
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It's a Jensen-type, but made of brass. I think it's looking pretty good on an already pretty engine.
Next I had to work a bit on that alcohol burner.
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Chucked the bottom in the lathe and bored a couple thousands off the inside. Probably could have taken another thou off as the lid is still plenty tight, but at least it fits properly now.
Time to put this engine to work.
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That fuel cap is a bugger ,I have a hard time getting it back on tightly , finally figured out you have to put the far side in 1st & compress that narrow 0 ring Against the back and force the front down into place.
Quite well made aren't they 😉👍
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I'm now an official member of the Tarot Stirling engine club as mine arrived safe and sound in the mail yesterday!
At first I was having a bit of trouble keeping it running but determined that my old can of alcohol had taken on a bit of moisture over the years by the color of the flame and the sputtering and popping. Picked up a new can today, gave the engine a bit of lube from the pen oiler and lit her up. Much better flame this time. Got it running and after a bit of time the RPM's started to ramp up and it started to run great like the other videos I've seen.
By the way, how the devil are you guys getting the cap off the burner? Mine is so tight I usually have to pry it off with a razor blade.
Burner aside, I'm very happy with this engine! Runs great and it's a beauty. I was actually planning on building a small Stirling engine fan, but this thing already has me spoiled and I would be hard pressed to match the craftsmanship. They did a really good job.
About the only thing I'm planning on adding is a pulley so this engine can do some work.
Mine is so tight the first time it really stumped me getting it off. I now grab the tip where the wick is with a rag and sort of pull and pry it off and mine is still tight.
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I'm now an official member of the Tarot Stirling engine club as mine arrived safe and sound in the mail yesterday!
At first I was having a bit of trouble keeping it running but determined that my old can of alcohol had taken on a bit of moisture over the years by the color of the flame and the sputtering and popping. Picked up a new can today, gave the engine a bit of lube from the pen oiler and lit her up. Much better flame this time. Got it running and after a bit of time the RPM's started to ramp up and it started to run great like the other videos I've seen.
By the way, how the devil are you guys getting the cap off the burner? Mine is so tight I usually have to pry it off with a razor blade.
Burner aside, I'm very happy with this engine! Runs great and it's a beauty. I was actually planning on building a small Stirling engine fan, but this thing already has me spoiled and I would be hard pressed to match the craftsmanship. They did a really good job.
About the only thing I'm planning on adding is a pulley so this engine can do some work.
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Looks like mine is starting to work it's way through the US postal system and hopefully I should get it some time next week. I can hardly wait!
And yes, that Baker fan is awesome!
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P.s gotta' make me one of those Baker fans, no way it will look as neat as yours though. Yours looks like a perfectly scaled down version to a 'T'.
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That's running your Baker fan without a care in the world Bruce.
What's kind of neat Jim was that I am running it right now & went through a tank of fuel (noticed the flame was burning out) took the pot out , filled it up again & put it back under without the engine even stopping , & I wasn't trying to finish before the engine quit running, that thing has amazing sustaining ability.
I consider this engine one of the best values per funds spent.
What should I use (if anything) to lube that brass cylinder assembly ?
G'day Bruce, I'm really tickled pink every time I light the wick and fire it up. Its just so well constructed and looks really nice.
I'm impressed too how long it goes when the wick goes out, neat idea to refuel and keep it going :)
So far I have only put a few drops of 3 in 1 oil on the mechanical moving parts. I'll use graphite on the other moving part.
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That's running your Baker fan without a care in the world Bruce.
What's kind of neat Jim was that I am running it right now & went through a tank of fuel (noticed the flame was burning out) took the pot out , filled it up again & put it back under without the engine even stopping , & I wasn't trying to finish before the engine quit running, that thing has amazing sustaining ability.
I consider this engine one of the best values per funds spent.
What should I use (if anything) to lube that brass cylinder assembly ?
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What a great Stirling Cycle Engine!
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That's running your Baker fan without a care in the world Bruce.
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The insidious disease known at the 'Forum Effect' is rampant throughout our ranks :)
got mine today as well, it is worth the wait , although mine only took 15 days, & was packaged adequately
https://youtu.be/exlXebDBbHg
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The insidious disease known at the 'Forum Effect' is rampant throughout our ranks :)
Yes it is Jim.
One is in route to me in Texas. 🤠
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The insidious disease known at the 'Forum Effect' is rampant throughout our ranks :)
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Very nice looking engines those, thanks for sharing :)
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Thank you!
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Does Banggood still list these? I'm having trouble finding one...
Here's a listing -
https://www.banggood.com/Tarot-Enlarged-Alloy-Stirling-Engine-Hot-Air-Model-Educational-Science-and-Discovery-Toys-p-1096425.html?cur_warehouse=CN&rmmds=search
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Does Banggood still list these? I'm having trouble finding one...
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They are a great addition aren't they Gil to a collection!
Yes, they really are a great addition.
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This thing is big!
It dwarfs the Hog Stirling Motor. Appears as better quality, too.
Wow! thanks for showing the scale
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They are a great addition aren't they Gil to a collection!
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This thing is big!
It dwarfs the Hog Stirling Motor. Appears as better quality, too.
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Mine just arrived today!
Yes, very much worth the wait.
The quality is astounding for the price paid.
Here are a couple pictures.
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The extended axle just begs for a brass pulley wheel to be mounted and they aren't shy in being able to run accessories.
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After reading Jim's article, I also ordered one on January 2nd and as I wait, it feels like a couple months ago!
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Glad you're happy with it Doug, awesome quality and value aren't they.
I have lost count of the hours I have run mine for now.
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At long last, my Banggood large Stirling engine has arrived. I ordered this the same night that Jim put his on the Forum and gave a review of it. He was impressed with the price and quality, and now that mine has finally arrived after two months or more of waiting, I would have to agree.
I especially like the flywheel, which is a far cry above the standard CNC flywheel with round holes drilled into it, rather than spokes. It runs on the smallest flame and runs for a very long time, even after removing the heat source. Even though Banggood has a known reputation of selling things that they do not have in stock, I ordered this from them because I could not find it anywhere else.
https://youtu.be/gZri6amGtDc