ShedBoy
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I was going to build a free piston jet engine as my first but I am Having some issues finding a 125mm round piece of Ali. So I thought I would give a plumbing engine a go. It may not work, If it does it will only be for short runs because heat will be a problem. Worse case I could make a new head and run it on air. Not a great deal off planning just some basic parameters. Started with this part and a ruler to get a bore and stroke and used an engine design spreadsheet I found on the net which seems to put out some good info. This is a learning experience for me so feel free to steer me in the right direction. Sorry about some iffy photos.
The plumbing part found in bunnings 14.6mm bore
Machined down end for a cylinder deck ring, said deck ring and spark plug adapter.
Silver soldering them all together. Still need to pickle it? Can anyone tell me what to pickle it in?
Soldered cylinder. I need to practice soldering
The plumbing part found in bunnings 14.6mm bore
Machined down end for a cylinder deck ring, said deck ring and spark plug adapter.
Silver soldering them all together. Still need to pickle it? Can anyone tell me what to pickle it in?
Soldered cylinder. I need to practice soldering