Clarence, a Clapper Engine

[The_Paso_Kid]

This is an engine that my grandfather and I worked on. Based on the plans "Clarence, a Clapper Engine." We adapted the plans to use materials we had on hand.

 

[The_Paso_Kid]

Video of the engine running. Unfortunately the quality of this video clip makes it appear that the engine starts and stops, when in fact it is running fast.

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jL5DoJCkA7A[/ame]

 

[bwal74]

Hi,

These are great little engines your posting. Keep them coming, I love them.
Your adding projects to my project list which is already too long.

cheers Ben.

 

[vederstein]

You almost did it!!! If you get your engine to turn exactly 1800 rpm (30 Hz) you can have a running engine that in the video doesn't move at all.

So I'm guessing this guy was spinning pretty fast or your speed was close to 1/4, 1/2, or the full 1800.

...Ved.