Plumbing Tee Engine

[Bill Gruby]

I ran across an IC 1 cyl. engine a while back made from a 1" Brass Plumbing Tee and don't seem to be able to pull it up on the net again. I have a young lad here that would like to build it. Would one of you gents possibly be able to steer me in the right direction to find it.
Thanx --- Bill Gruby"

 

[jct842]

that would be henry fords first engine. there are some variations detailed here if you search. cfellows here has a variation that got me hooked and I will be building soon. john

 

[Bill Gruby]

that would be henry fords first engine. there are some variations detailed here if you search. cfellows here has a variation that got me hooked and I will be building soon. john

Not sure on that one. The one I am looking for was built by Dale Detrich. the builders name I am sure of.There are plans available also. These are the ones I am searching for. Thank you for your help.

"Bill Gruby"

 

[Bill Gruby]

I found it after some searching, see below

"Bill Gruby"

 

[jct842]

WOW THAT IS VERY DIFFERENT. Sorry for the confusion. That one is a real show piece. I still like the old herry ford one because of the crudeness and simplicity. I have been around here for only a short while and it appears that a good craftsman can make just about anything run, pop, and blow smoke! john

 

[Bill Gruby]

Thought that might grab ya a little. LOL Here is the link for any that might be interested.

http://www.daledetrich.com/brass_model_t.htm

"Bill Gruby"

 

[stevehuckss396]

Uncle dale also has plans for a 2 cylinder made from a four way fitting. Check it out. I have plans for the "brass T" and they are well done. You can get them on ebay. He offers them at least once a month. Search for "model engine plans"

 

[Omnimill]

That looks nice! Thanks for posting.

Vic.