Sleeve Valve IC engines?

[jgedde]

Has anybody made a running model of a sleeve valve IC engine? I'd love to see a video or pics.

I think that, despite itsdisadvantages, a sleeve valve engine is just plain clever!

I'd love to build one.

John

 

[GailInNM]

Here is a link to Ageless Engines sleeve valve engine in progress page.
http://www.agelessengines.com/sleeve.htm

Some discussion on on sleeve valve model engines is at:

http://www.modelenginemaker.com/index.php/topic,4395.msg81862.html#msg81862

And more discussion at on a possible build

http://www.modelenginemaker.com/index.php/topic,5490.msg105288.html#msg105288

In addition, there is, or at least was, a commercial RC engine that used a rotating sleeve, as opposed to an oscillating sleeve, that was on the market.

Gail in NM

 

[littlelocos]

Here's the link to RCV engines. I haven't visited their Web site in a while. They've expanded into several different fields beyond just model airplane engines.
Enjoy!
Todd.

http://www.rcvengines.com/rcv_modelhome.htm