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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: Brad on August 07, 2022, 10:48:35 am

Title: Re: Larger Flywheel
Post by: txlabman on August 10, 2022, 02:25:08 pm

A definite improvement Brad!

Well done.

Title: Re: Larger Flywheel
Post by: Raphael on August 09, 2022, 02:10:00 pm

Bonjour Brad,
A boiler without a whistle wuld not be complete  ;)
Your steam plant is definitely a great success, bravo !

Title: Re: Larger Flywheel
Post by: tenniV11 on August 09, 2022, 05:07:17 am

ABAB - as bigger as better
absolutely improved!

Arnold :D

Title: Re: Larger Flywheel
Post by: Jim on August 08, 2022, 07:19:56 pm

That's a large increase in size.....running well.

Title: Re: Larger Flywheel
Post by: Brad on August 08, 2022, 04:04:18 pm

Here is the video of the engine running with the new flywheel. I sealed the flywheel rim so that it doesn't rust.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sTL7pHVr3Q

Title: Re: Larger Flywheel
Post by: komet163b on August 07, 2022, 11:28:52 am

Very nice.  I have one of these engines to build and I
know the bigger flywheel will smooth its running.  I can't
machine one but perhaps I'll find a suitable flywheel option.
Put up a video of it running slowly.  Maybe two videos, one
with the small one and the other with your upgraded flywheel.

Wayne

Title: Re: Larger Flywheel
Post by: parallelmotion on August 07, 2022, 11:13:56 am

Looks better too.

Title: Re: Larger Flywheel
Post by: Brad on August 07, 2022, 10:54:48 am

Here is a pic.

Title: Larger Flywheel
Post by: Brad on August 07, 2022, 10:48:35 am

I machined up a new and larger flywheel for my PM Research engine and I now have a much smoother operating engine. The flywheel they supply with the kit is just too small in diameter.