Unusual engine - looking for information on it
Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 12:04 pm
The subject model engine has the following characteristics: (1) no
mechanical connection between the power piston and the displacement
piston, (2) the displacementn piston pops up through the top of the
cooling section with an O-ring at it's top end so it would be sealed
when at the bottom of its stroke, (3) it has a water jacket around
the cooling section and a tiny piston pump driven by the power
piston through a belt, (4) the power and displacement pistons move
vertically and the drive shaft is horizontal, and finally (5) I
could not get it to work using an alcohol lamp and ice water. Any
information about this engine, eg: manufacturer, name, possible
solution to operation issue, etc. would be sincerely appreciated. I
will send a photo if requested.
mechanical connection between the power piston and the displacement
piston, (2) the displacementn piston pops up through the top of the
cooling section with an O-ring at it's top end so it would be sealed
when at the bottom of its stroke, (3) it has a water jacket around
the cooling section and a tiny piston pump driven by the power
piston through a belt, (4) the power and displacement pistons move
vertically and the drive shaft is horizontal, and finally (5) I
could not get it to work using an alcohol lamp and ice water. Any
information about this engine, eg: manufacturer, name, possible
solution to operation issue, etc. would be sincerely appreciated. I
will send a photo if requested.