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by Junkie
Sat Jul 27, 2013 8:29 am
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Request Advice - Beam Walker Stirling
Replies: 6
Views: 5301

Re: Request Advice - Beam Walker Stirling

These engines require almost no friction to run. I have a few models that use a diaphragm to run.
There's printable templates for this one in the PDF section if you're interested :
http://www.scraptopower.co.uk/walking-b ... e-assembly
by Junkie
Mon Jun 10, 2013 1:45 am
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Looking to identify this engine
Replies: 10
Views: 7063

Re: Looking to identify this engine

Looks like a Heinrici hot air engine ? But I'm not sure.
by Junkie
Sat Jun 01, 2013 5:49 am
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: looking for some advice on 1st engine
Replies: 8
Views: 6036

Re: looking for some advice on 1st engine

So far as I can tell it looks as though the hole where the displacer rod enters the can is much to big. Is there any kind of bushing around the displacer rod ? I can't see one in the video, although it isn't perfectly clear. As well as that, there's no bendable linkage between the displacer rod and ...
by Junkie
Wed May 22, 2013 3:09 pm
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Books for Sale - Rizzo and Senft
Replies: 1
Views: 2532

Re: Books for Sale - Rizzo and Senft

Hi,
sent you a PM . Thanks,
by Junkie
Thu May 16, 2013 12:20 pm
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Building a Low Power Stirling Generator
Replies: 7
Views: 5996

Re: Building a Low Power Stirling Generator

I managed around 2 watts from this machine without a lathe or machine tools.
I think with better construction (lighter parts (esp displacer), better balancing and
a better generator 5 watts might be possible. It won't be easy though.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9vPdcW_qTg[/youtube]
by Junkie
Thu Feb 28, 2013 1:23 pm
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Sterling(beta) refuses to work at all after 7 builds.. Help!
Replies: 91
Views: 46642

Re: Sterling(beta) refuses to work at all after 7 builds.. H

My plans have all of the dimensions on them. If there's one missing, let me know and I'll add it.
http://www.scraptopower.co.uk/can-stir ... ing-engine
by Junkie
Fri Feb 22, 2013 2:38 am
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Sterling(beta) refuses to work at all after 7 builds.. Help!
Replies: 91
Views: 46642

Re: Sterling(beta) refuses to work at all after 7 builds.. H

Have seen your photos, I would say it's probably that rubber seal that's letting you down. Is that blue piece of rubber made from balloon or something similar ? Try using a piece of inner tube, or even better making a tiny hole using a sewing needle (those cans are probably too thick for that though...
by Junkie
Wed Feb 20, 2013 5:03 am
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Sterling(beta) refuses to work at all after 7 builds.. Help!
Replies: 91
Views: 46642

Re: Sterling(beta) refuses to work at all after 7 builds.. H

Coke can models are pretty weak, both in terms of power output and physical strength. There are no electric motors in any of my models. To be honest, I did wonder if there were motors in these engines when I first started trying to build these engines ( I failed to get my first few to run). If you w...
by Junkie
Tue Feb 19, 2013 12:59 pm
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Does the Balloon need to travel same distance as displacer?
Replies: 9
Views: 6016

Re: Does the Balloon need to travel same distance as displac

The balloons in my models usually only move about 5 - 10 mm total stroke. The displacer usually 28 - 35 mm stroke. These are coke can models.
by Junkie
Sun Feb 17, 2013 2:13 am
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Sterling(beta) refuses to work at all after 7 builds.. Help!
Replies: 91
Views: 46642

Re: Sterling(beta) refuses to work at all after 7 builds.. H

It's hard to help without any pictures of information :) But it's probably leaking too much air somewhere.
by Junkie
Fri Jan 18, 2013 12:38 pm
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Glass and graphite piston sets
Replies: 16
Views: 25335

Re: Glass and graphite piston sets

When I last used one of those airpots, I just stuck a piece of tape over the hole in the piston. Worked well, the ball joint
that's supplied with the piston is superb, no need to fashion any other arrangement.
by Junkie
Wed Nov 07, 2012 3:56 pm
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Introduction
Replies: 1
Views: 2476

Re: Introduction

Welcome to the forum! :)
by Junkie
Tue Oct 02, 2012 1:12 am
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: New stirling engine kits
Replies: 1
Views: 2987

Re: New stirling engine kits

Great little kit. Here's mine, built a few days ago :

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIax18PrP8k[/youtube]
by Junkie
Sun Sep 23, 2012 1:54 am
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Big Stirling Engine
Replies: 47
Views: 43792

Re: Big Stirling Engine

When they first started selling these I'm sure they were claiming 1KW from the model above....
I'd say their power claims are questionable at best, but it does look like a nice engine if it runs and nothing else.
by Junkie
Tue Sep 18, 2012 12:55 am
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: hey im new here. check out my stirling engine
Replies: 2
Views: 3398

Re: hey im new here. check out my stirling engine

I can't see any pics or video, can you post a link ? Thanks,