Conversion of 4 Cycle Utility Engine to Steam

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vtsteam:
There's a familiar sounding name! I'm staggered by your workmanship b85v. :bow:

I sent for new piston rings, gaskets and oil seals -- guess that shows some confidence that there may be an end in sight for this project. I'd like to build a new steam engine from the ground up next time.

My shop facilities get closer to reasonably usable every day. A working mill and lathe, now, though they could use some more work to get them in good shape. The foundry is ready to do its first real pour. Up to this point it's been mostly rough work with torch grinder and files and brazing. And mostly without heat. But with real tools I hope to do better.

I think I'm going to enjoy making the eccentric for this one. The rocking valve will be interesting, too. Well so will casting again. Feel like I'm on the verge of the good stuff. And the days are getting longer again.

Hope to see your work!

DavidF:
when do you think you will be casting?? I see bv85 found you, and you dropped the other forum... I planed on doing that as well, too much uncertainity with its longjevity. hmm no spell check..damn... oh well, they have better smileys here :clap:

vtsteam:
I hope to cast this coming week David. I will have to get my greensand back in condition, and wait for good weather, so not definite yet.

I'm thinking I need to make that long oval boss deeper and wider to accept bigger exhaust pipe. It's okay for the inlet, but I'd like more diameter for exhaust.

This one will be aluminum just for a trial run, and when the weather warms I'll do another one in CI. which will be the permanent one.

black85vette:

--- Quote from: vtsteam on February 02, 2013, 09:41:41 PM ---There's a familiar sounding name! I'm staggered by your workmanship b85v. :bow:

Hope to see your work!

--- End quote ---

Well I keep trying to improve and do the best I can. I think this forum will be a good fit for your project. I don't post here a lot but check in pretty often to see what projects are going on.

My engine build is over at www.modelenginemaker.com. There are a number of us active on both boards.

Glad you found a place to post your project so I can keep up with it.

vtsteam:
I certainly want to keep up with your as well!

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