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Elbow Engine Running
« on: October 21, 2020, 11:20:06 pm »
Needs a few leaks fixed along with a good cleaning, but here it is running

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Re: Elbow Engine Running
« Reply #1 on: October 21, 2020, 11:45:39 pm »
Looks smooth as silk Nick ... very good to be sure.

Is it a three cylinder or six cylinder engine?
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Re: Elbow Engine Running
« Reply #2 on: October 21, 2020, 11:48:37 pm »
Hi Daniel. It is a 6 cylinder engine with just 5 moving parts.
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Re: Elbow Engine Running
« Reply #3 on: October 22, 2020, 12:01:52 am »
I've seen them done both ways Gil, with only one set receiving pressure, while the other end of the elbow is just vented and idling. I suppose you could make it into a pump that way too.
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Re: Elbow Engine Running
« Reply #4 on: October 22, 2020, 12:27:00 am »
Well it runs well
I have looked at the design before but I feel manufacturing one is beyond my pay grade .

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Re: Elbow Engine Running
« Reply #5 on: October 22, 2020, 05:25:56 pm »
How mesmerizing is that to watch and its so smooth and quiet. You must be stoked with that Nick.
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Re: Elbow Engine Running
« Reply #6 on: October 22, 2020, 09:12:38 pm »
Looks like you got a nice runner Nick , congratulations.
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Re: Elbow Engine Running
« Reply #7 on: October 22, 2020, 11:28:31 pm »
Now that's cool.
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