'World's smallest V-12 engine'

[deverett]

Not a question or an answer, but a link to give everyone some inspiration, something to aim for.

http://boingboing.net/2011/11/27/worlds-smallest-v-12-engine.html

Could be argued about being the smallest, but nonetheless still beautiful work.

Dave
The Emerald Isle

 

[Ed T]

It is a beautiful thing indeed. I've looked at this video several times and I'm still trying to figure out the cam drive. It's obvious how what's shown works, but assuming this is a 4 cycle engine, I can't figure out where the 2-1 reduction for the cam drive occurs. Any thoughts?

 

[techonehundred]

This video has made the rounds a few times. The reason that there is not a 2:1 ratio is that the engine is run on air not combustion. So it is basically a 2 stroke engine.