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| Stilldrillin:
Thanks, Dave, John..... It`s probably me, just not used to the engine, yet. The burner doesn`t really have a sweet spot, more of a "leave me alone! Or I`ll stop", spot! :scratch: James Maiwald`s vid shows what I hoped for. http://www.kellergeist71.de/downloads/flammenfresser.avi So, I`ll not fiddle with it, much! :lol: But, it does need a spacer, to position the crank better....... :thumbup: David D |
| bogstandard:
Dave, Try making the wick a little longer, then try again at moving it. Measure the wick height before you start so that it can be put back. You might not have enough heat being sucked in. These engines are one of the most difficult to get running, and running well, but once you find the sweet positions and settings, they will start and run with no further problems. John |
| Stilldrillin:
Thanks John, So, I just need more practice....... That`s no problem! :D Then I`ll start on the Stirling...... :scratch: David D |
| NickG:
John, :offtopic: but how did you drill the long hole through the cylinders for the valve rod? I am planning to build one based on Jan's design but can see a potential problem here, I may need to drill bigger and put bushes in, but there isn't much room for that unless I make deep fins. David, yours does seem to run nicely in that vid. Cheers, Nick |
| bogstandard:
Nick, I got around my problems by silver soldering a drill onto the end of a bit of silver steel to give me the extra length. I now have long series drills to save me having to do such things. You must be using the old version of Jan's plans. If you go to here, It shows the two mods that need doing to the plans http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/index.php?topic=2084.0 John |
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