Author Topic: 1886 Benz (Read 32793 times)

OKTomT · « **on:** December 15, 2009, 05:36:47 PM »

This is my winter project. I got started on it about 3 months ago and cranked it up the first time last night and what a thrill it was. It's a replica of a 1886 Benz motor wagon power unit. I still need to build the carb. and cooling tank. Tom

NickG · « **Reply #1 on:** December 15, 2009, 05:51:59 PM »

Wow,

that is a beauty! What are your plans for it?

Nick

Powder Keg · « **Reply #2 on:** December 15, 2009, 06:57:19 PM »

Great job!!!

Brass_Machine · « **Reply #3 on:** December 15, 2009, 07:39:32 PM »

WOW!

Hats off to you!

Eric

raynerd · « **Reply #4 on:** December 15, 2009, 08:00:25 PM »

AMazing work mate!!!

I`d love to make something that size one day....keep up the good work.

OKTomT · « **Reply #5 on:** December 15, 2009, 09:48:10 PM »

Thanks guys glad you like it.

NickG, I am planing on building the rest of the 1886 Benz motor wagon. Tom

sbwhart · « **Reply #6 on:** December 16, 2009, 03:10:39 AM »

Thats a stunning bit of work.

Was it made from casting or bar stock, either way great job.

Look forward to seeing the rest of the vehicle take shape.

Stw

Stilldrillin · « **Reply #7 on:** December 16, 2009, 03:25:34 AM »

WOW!!!

That`s just amazing.......

I wondered what would follow the no compression engine.

David D

cfellows · « **Reply #8 on:** December 17, 2009, 11:53:26 AM »

Wow, Tom, what a thrill to watch that run! I may have to build a smaller, compressed air version of that engine. I really love the flywheel!

Chuck

OKTomT · « **Reply #9 on:** December 17, 2009, 07:38:07 PM »

Thanks Guys.
STW no castings were used just a lot of welding and grinding, you can see a build log over at HMEM.
Chuck go for it and post a build log I would love to see it.
When I get it running better I will post another video. Tom

chuck foster · « **Reply #10 on:** December 17, 2009, 08:36:57 PM »

WAY TO GO TOM

that is one very nice engine, it has a fair kick to it when it fire's. you must have very good compression.

chuck

Bernd · « **Reply #11 on:** December 17, 2009, 08:49:14 PM »

I don't know Chuck, I wouldn't stand behind Tom if you think he's got good compression.

Now the engine, yeah, I'd say it's got darn nice compression.

Very nice Tom. Going have to check out your build over on HMEM now.

Regards,
Bernd

OKTomT · « **Reply #12 on:** December 17, 2009, 09:56:41 PM »

Thanks it has less then 3 to 1 compression but it has a 6 inch stroke in the video above I have the timing at about 30* atdc. here is a video of the first start at tdc
I am really surprised how well the slide valve seals but its slow to open and close . Tom

Bernd · « **Reply #13 on:** December 18, 2009, 10:06:15 AM »

Tom,

I can now understand why those old auto's they showed bounced around so much when they were idling.

Looks like you need to bolt that table down so the motor doesn't dance all over the place too.

Bernd

OKTomT · « **Reply #14 on:** December 21, 2009, 07:51:31 PM »

I took Bernd's advice and bolted her down before she ran away.

Built a mixer and coolent tank and got it running a little better . I still need to plumb the tank. happy holidays Tom

chuck foster · « **Reply #15 on:** December 21, 2009, 08:41:23 PM »

now thats one smooth running engine

tom i can't believe how fast that engine came together

chuck

Powder Keg · « **Reply #16 on:** December 22, 2009, 12:34:39 AM »

That engine sure makes me smile Tom

Your doing a great job!!!

Stilldrillin · « **Reply #17 on:** December 22, 2009, 03:46:22 AM »

WOW!!!!

Sorry.... Words fail me....

David D

Bernd · « **Reply #18 on:** December 22, 2009, 09:38:41 AM »

Great running engine Tom. Like that sound too.

Bernd

OKTomT · « **Reply #19 on:** February 27, 2010, 12:01:13 PM »

Thanks Guys for the inspiring coments. Here are some pictures of how the car is coming along. Tom

Bernd · « **Reply #20 on:** February 27, 2010, 09:49:54 PM »

That's lookin' nice.

Bernd

mhh · « **Reply #21 on:** March 25, 2010, 04:54:26 PM »

That engine is just so amazing! It actually itches in me to make something similar! Nice job!!

NickG · « **Reply #22 on:** March 26, 2010, 04:47:06 PM »

Very very nice that will be unique!

OKTomT · « **Reply #23 on:** March 30, 2010, 09:12:21 PM »

Thanks guys here is some more progress pictures . Tom

Brass_Machine · « **Reply #24 on:** March 30, 2010, 11:21:11 PM »

Afraid to show SWMBO this one... she is a Benz nut. With my luck she have me build one! She is already planning for me to chop and channel an old Merc for her...

Eric

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