Howell "Beamer" Stirling Engine

[rhitee93]

Has anyone here ever built the "Beamer" Stirling engine from the plans offered by Jerry Howell?

http://www.jerry-howell.com/Beamer.html

The engine looks attractive, but I didn't find anything with a search here, and only got a few vague references with google.

Does the governor do anything? I don't know what a governor would do on a Stirling engine, but then again I don't really know anything about them...

Thanks!

 

[dennis]

I plan on building a "beamer" engine this winter. I don't think that the governor is used to control the engine. It is only for looks.

 

[Gatman44]

I build # 32 Beamer and it is a Great engine.

 

[rhitee93]

Thanks guys. I found a few examples with more google searches, but no videos. I did confirm that the governor is for looks only.

I have the plans on the way. This may distract me from doing the Upshur next...

 

[propclock]

I have built 2. 1 from the casting kit, no longer available. And 1 from stock. The governor is ornamental only.
You must build well and frictionless. I like that a little alcohol flame can be so entertaining. The belt drive is a
thin rubber band that has to be replaced with age. I haven't found a low enough friction alternative.
I could post pictures and video If I knew how to not break the rules.