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teflon as a piston.
My experience with plastics--Teflon, for instance--is their dimensional changes when the temperature goes up or down. IOW, they have a large coefficient of thermal expansion.- Orrin
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- Forum: General Engine Discussion
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Project of the Month - November 2017
George, your latest creation is a masterpiece, a work of art. Well done!- Orrin
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- Forum: Project Of The Month
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Beam Engine design & construction.
That's beautiful, Tony! Well done.- Orrin
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- Forum: Engine Showcase - Finished Projects
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Steam locomotive stuck in experiment
If your wicks are burning up, I suggest using either coils of fine stainless steel screen or Fiberglas rope of the type that is use for wood stove door gaskets. Orirn- Orrin
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- Forum: General Engine Discussion
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Piston rings for a larger stirling engine
It depends upon the amount of work it is doing. I have several Stirling engines that will run on the heat from a birthday cake candle. If red heat is necessary to run an "idling" Stirling, there is far too much friction. Orrin- Orrin
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- Forum: General Engine Discussion
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PMR Horizontal Boiler - A Riveting Build
Stan, are my eyes playing tricks on me? I thought I saw you attaching the steam dome with layout blue sandwiched between the boiler shell and the dome. If I am correct, I'm wondering how soldering will pan out. Surfaces should be scrupulously clean before soldering. Therefore, shouldn't...- Orrin
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- Forum: A Work In Progress
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4-Cylinder Stirling engine
Well done, Tiny! The design is unique and your craftsmanship is superb! Your Stirling is beautiful. Best regards, Orrin- Orrin
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- Forum: Engine Showcase - Finished Projects
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March's Project of the Month
Beautiful! Congratulations, Don. Your Minnie is an inspiration to us all. Best regards, Orrin- Orrin
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- Forum: Project Of The Month
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1/6 scale Chevy V8
Manfred, I have pictures of the dies that Jim used to stamp the oil pan. Leave me a private message and give me your e-address and I'll e-send them to you. I don't have a photo hosting site, otherwise I'd post the pix for all to see. Regards, Orrin- Orrin
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- Forum: Photos & Videos
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Piston rings for a larger stirling engine
Dave, I'm not sure my engine deserves your generous words; but, I appreciate them, anyhow. Thank you for making my day. This engine would not run if it had any piston ring friction. Don't worry, you won't have any trouble getting your piston to fit close enough. It just takes a little...- Orrin
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- Forum: General Engine Discussion
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January's Project of the Month!
Well done,IronHorse! Congratulations! I'm partial to hot air engines and yours ranks as one of my favorites. Best regards, Orrin- Orrin
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- Forum: Project Of The Month
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Fuel injection for model diesels, how can it be done?
My friend, Don Comstock, builds model Diesels. He is mentioned in this thread: http://www.smokstak.com/forum/showthread.php?t=50410 His son, Terry, posted a video of it running: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOCpgZe87O8 IIRC, Don modifies Oldsmobile Diesel injectors. I've not...- Orrin
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- Forum: General Engine Discussion
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Wyvern First Run
Well done, Mike! Your Wyvern is a beauty! Orrin- Orrin
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- Forum: Photos & Videos
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December's Project of the Month!
Bravo! Congratulations for the recognition you deserve for crafting such a beautiful engine. Well done! Orrin- Orrin
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- Forum: Project Of The Month
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Finally finished!!!!
Beautiful! Well done! Orrin- Orrin
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- Forum: Engine Showcase - Finished Projects