Plumbing Parts Engine

[cfellows]

You all may be justified in thinking I might have a mild case of Adult Attention Deficit Disorder.

I got back to the plumbing parts Ford engine today. As posted previously, the small, 1/2" plumbing parts just wasn't giving me enough displacement to keep the engine running. So, I went up to 3/4" plumbing parts. The bore has been increased from .65" to .81" and the stroke remains the same at about 1.875". This increases the displacement from just over 10cc to almost 16cc. I think the larger tee also makes the engine look more balanced with the large flywheel.

You can see I've also added some brass plumbing parts to hook up a water cooling system since I'm anticipating this engine will run hot otherwise.

I loctite'd the cylinder liner into the plumbing tee tonight and tomorrow afternoon it should be set up enough for me to give the engine a try. If I can get'r goin', I'll post a video.

Chuck

 

[bearcar1]

Very nice! Chuck. That is so neat looking and I'm sure it will run. Very nice!

BC1
Jim

 

[Deanofid]

You're right, Chuck. It does look better proportioned with the larger "T" for a cylinder.

I'm glad you got to come back to this engine. It's a very appealing project.
Hope to see the MKII version running soon!

Dean

(edited fer bad spellin)

 

[JRNYMAN2LMAYKER]

Any chance of posting plans once she is finalized?

 

[NickG]

Does look more balanced and water cooling should allow it to run for a long time.

Nick

 

[gbritnell]

Great work on the engine Chuck and like Dean said it has nice proportions now.
George

 

[cfellows]

Thanks, everyone, for the comments. Stand by, the video is uploading to youtube as we speak...

Chuck

 

[cfellows]

OK, here's the video. Gotta figure out some way to throttle the engine. In the video I'm controlling the speed by setting the fuel mixture rich. Otherwise, it'll take off like a banshee. I've also got to get the water cooling hooked up since it gets pretty hot, quick.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaEv5CcXiOY]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaEv5CcXiOY[/ame]

Apologies for standing in front of the camera for so long. I'll post another, better video when I get a few things tidied up.

Chuck

 

[zeeprogrammer]

Really cool Chuck.
No apologies needed for being interested in your engine.

 

[stevehuckss396]

That long rod is AWESOME!.

You should get a 4' board and make that rod about 3 feet long. Wouldn't that look cool on the table at a show.

 

[Deanofid]

That's great, Chuck!
Well worth the wait. Now I'm off to watch the video again.

Dean

 

[Twmaster]

Sweet Chuck. I love the sound.

 

[rake60]

Sounds Great Chuck! :bow:

I have the purchased plans of the original design around here somewhere.
I like yours much better!

Rick

 

[cfellows]

Really cool Chuck.
No apologies needed for being interested in your engine.

Thanks, Zee, it's pretty easy to get wrapped up in these little mechanical marvels!

That long rod is AWESOME!.

You should get a 4' board and make that rod about 3 feet long. Wouldn't that look cool on the table at a show.

Thanks, Steve, I also like the old engines with the long rods. Probably why I like the old horizontal steam engines.

That's great, Chuck!
Well worth the wait. Now I'm off to watch the video again.

Dean

Thanks, Dean, I've watched the video several times myself (and I have the real thing to watch!)

Sweet Chuck. I love the sound.

Thanks, TWMaster, it definitely sounds better than the first first IC Version.

Sounds Great Chuck! :bow:

I have the purchased plans of the original design around here somewhere.
I like yours much better!

Rick

Thanks, Rick, the original version had some quirky features to get around.

Chuck

 

[Longboy]

.........That was the right solution Chuck, more CC's. Really allot of flywheel for a half inch bore to turn. Here's an analogy to relate your engine to the automotive world! You swapped out a "283", put in the Big Block "427"............a 50% increase! Dave.

 

[Bill Mc]

Hi Chuck _ You have done a wonderful job on this engine build. Can't wait to see what you opt for next. - One of your fans - Billmc

 

[cfellows]

Hi Chuck _ You have done a wonderful job on this engine build. Can't wait to see what you opt for next. - One of your fans - Billmc

Thanks for the kudo's, Bill. Gotta finish up my opposed 4 compressed air engine, then, I'm not sure. Got a couple other unfinished projects I might get to, or one of the many ideas on the drawing board.

Chuck

 

[chuck foster]

nice running engine chuck :bow: :bow:

i like the bigger cylinder and the long rod is a nice touch.

thanks for the photo's and all the build info.

chuck

 

[Brian Rupnow]

Chuck---I May have missed it somewhere, but what did you use for a piston ring? I am working on a Webster, and the chap who recently posted about the Webster used a viton o-ring....Brian

 

[cfellows]

Hey Brian, I'm just using a black o-ring. Don't know what they're made of since I picked up a package of them at Lowes Home Improvement center. Probably PVC or whatever is commonly used for plumbing.

I'm using the same thing in my Hit n Miss engine and it has worked flawlessly for probably close to a year now. Of course, the hit n miss engine rarely gets more than luke warm.

Chuck