Brent Van Arsdell Limited Edition restoration
Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2022 4:44 pm
I recently found this engine on eBay.
What a beautiful engine!
I had thought it to be either a very old antique or a reproduction, but after some research found that it was an American Stirling Engine Limited Edition.
Apparently just 15 of these, with the magnetic displacer mechanism were ever made.
It appears that the connecting rod has been detached. Also, the displacer itself is misshapen, perhaps from overheating?
It is signed on the bottom: Brent Van Arsdell
It looks like it will require a bit of restoring, but I hope to get it operational.
What a beautiful engine!
I had thought it to be either a very old antique or a reproduction, but after some research found that it was an American Stirling Engine Limited Edition.
Apparently just 15 of these, with the magnetic displacer mechanism were ever made.
It appears that the connecting rod has been detached. Also, the displacer itself is misshapen, perhaps from overheating?
It is signed on the bottom: Brent Van Arsdell
It looks like it will require a bit of restoring, but I hope to get it operational.