Larger Flywheel

• Larger Flywheel
  Posted by Brad on 07 Aug, 2022 10:48
• 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.
  
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• #1 Reply
  Posted by Brad on 07 Aug, 2022 10:54
• Here is a pic.
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• #2 Reply
  Posted by parallelmotion on 07 Aug, 2022 11:13
• Looks better too.
  
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  Posted by komet163b on 07 Aug, 2022 11:28
• 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
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  Posted by Brad on 08 Aug, 2022 16:04
• 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
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• #5 Reply
  Posted by Jim on 08 Aug, 2022 19:19
• That's a large increase in size.....running well.
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  Posted by tenniV11 on 09 Aug, 2022 05:07
• ABAB - as bigger as better
  absolutely improved!
  
  Arnold
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  Posted by Raphael on 09 Aug, 2022 14:10
• Bonjour Brad,
  A boiler without a whistle wuld not be complete 
  Your steam plant is definitely a great success, bravo !
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• #8 Reply
  Posted by txlabman on 10 Aug, 2022 14:25
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  A definite improvement Brad!
  
  Well done.
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