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Builds, Repairs, Show Your Machines! => Restorations => Topic started by: txlabman on April 24, 2023, 03:53:36 pm
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I have to say, that is a pretty cool engine. I'd also say the "patina" seems fitting for this engine too.... I think it looks classy :-)
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What a lovely old Stirling Cycle engine you have there Charlie.
Seems from your pictures that a full restoration would be a project of such major proportions as to seem untenable.
Think I'd let it keep its historic "patina" and try to maintain it as a functional engine that is in an arrested state of "decay".
Whatever course you choose, I'm sure it will still be an honored part of your collection.
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I acquired this rust bucket hot air engine over a year ago.
When I received it, I attempted to run it without success. I put it on the shelf and their it sat.
This past weekend, I completely disassembled it and cleaned it thoroughly.
Following re-assembly, I fired it up again and it still did not run.
After staring at it for way to long, I realized the timing was incorrect. A couple tweaks and off it went.
I am still trying to decide whether to restore it or just periodically spray it down with Balistol.
Thanks to Brent for the Model ID.
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