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While cleaning up I found some Bronze that I had squirreled a way to build the Cyclone. I'm calling this engine the Mega Cyclone because I'm making this engine twice as big as the plans call for. I'll be changing a few Items to make it easier to build. But most of the parts will be as drawn. Just bigger) This engine is neat because the engine spins and the crank is stationary. I have a 19" 3 bladed prop that I'll fit to the engine. The pistons will be 1.250" in dia.
Here Is the first page from the plans.
I have the crank valve turned. I'll mill the steam ports into it. The plans call for the ports to be made from a couple pieces silver soldered in. I think this will be easier? I left the bearing surfaces a few tho. Bigger and I'll turn them to size after the ports are milled.
Here are the parts I managed to get turned today. The crank bearing housing will get a piece of cast iron pressed into it for the bearing.
I'll start on the crank case next. These pieces will have a fair amount of mill work done to them.
Here Is the first page from the plans.
I have the crank valve turned. I'll mill the steam ports into it. The plans call for the ports to be made from a couple pieces silver soldered in. I think this will be easier? I left the bearing surfaces a few tho. Bigger and I'll turn them to size after the ports are milled.
Here are the parts I managed to get turned today. The crank bearing housing will get a piece of cast iron pressed into it for the bearing.
I'll start on the crank case next. These pieces will have a fair amount of mill work done to them.