Just started to build my first Steam Engine.
It will be the Mill Engine Number 3 designed by Ray HasBrouck in Issue 15 Model Engine Builder Mag..
All though I have built Stirling Engines and some IC Engines I have not built a Steam Engine.
I would like to put a governor on it.
At this time I have not decided what type or how I should drive the governor.
On the left side of the flywheel I have left a space for a pulley, gear or a sprocket as a way to get power to drive the governor. There is a spacer between the flywheel and the bearing where the drive for the governor will come off of.
If any one has any ideals as to what type of governor and what would be the best way to drive it, I would like to hear them. Take your time as it will awhile before I get to the Governor.
Here is pic: of what I have so far.
Richard
It will be the Mill Engine Number 3 designed by Ray HasBrouck in Issue 15 Model Engine Builder Mag..
All though I have built Stirling Engines and some IC Engines I have not built a Steam Engine.
I would like to put a governor on it.
At this time I have not decided what type or how I should drive the governor.
On the left side of the flywheel I have left a space for a pulley, gear or a sprocket as a way to get power to drive the governor. There is a spacer between the flywheel and the bearing where the drive for the governor will come off of.
If any one has any ideals as to what type of governor and what would be the best way to drive it, I would like to hear them. Take your time as it will awhile before I get to the Governor.
Here is pic: of what I have so far.
Richard