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by Lugnut
Thu Jul 09, 2015 11:43 am
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Newbie thinking bout building alpha engine
Replies: 2
Views: 3297

Re: Newbie thinking bout building alpha engine

Thanks Ian , I'm in the deep thought process or trial an error process, but will be ready to build model soon. Thanks for your input.
by Lugnut
Wed Jul 08, 2015 5:51 pm
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: New Members PLEASE read! - OR, having problems registering, being deactivated
Replies: 511
Views: 494299

Re: "Hi...We are new here!" First posts here (or anywhere is OK)

Yep I am new. Been backyard gear head most of my life.thinking bout building an alpha engine. Just learning how to use a hobby lathe. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank You
by Lugnut
Wed Jul 08, 2015 5:41 pm
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Newbie thinking bout building alpha engine
Replies: 2
Views: 3297

Newbie thinking bout building alpha engine

Need help in piston cylinder clearances. Brass cylinder and carbon graphite piston..hold thumb over cylinder and piston does not drop, release thumb and piston drops. Does this type of engine have air blow by piston or does it have to be air tight.