Model engineer wanted to build experimental engine

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25 June 2014 at 01:00 #156209
opochka
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Hi all,

I am looking for a model engineer who would like a new challenge to make something different.

I am a Solidworks mechanical designer, I have designed a model engine in my digital shed which I think will work !

This is a horizontal mill engine, petrol or spirit for fuel, pre-charged air inlet.

I would love to make it myself, but I live in a small flat and don't have any machinery of my own, not even an electric drill !

Need small lathe, four-jaw chuck, small milling machine, and maybe a rotary table.

The builder will keep and own the model 100%.

I only wish to record a video of the finished model running … hopefully !

I will be happy to contribute 50% of the material costs.

Materials are Aluminium and Brass, small amount of stainless bar, Oilite bushes.

Have made an animation of the model and put it on to You-tube, so people can see how it works.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDhhLBSTcs8

Some details of the little engine are written below the video.

High quality drawings for every part will be supplied on A3 size paper.

I am in Andover, Hampshire, someone living within reasonable travelling distance would be convenient, I don't have a car.

Dave
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25 June 2014 at 01:00 #23376
opochka
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25 June 2014 at 11:42 #156228
roy entwistle
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@royentwistle24699
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25 June 2014 at 11:50 #156229
Michael Gilligan
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Presumably the original post will appear in due course.

MichaelG.
25 June 2014 at 12:40 #156233
Nick_G
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25 June 2014 at 12:41 #156234
Neil Wyatt
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It appears that this relates to a problem from 2012.

I've reinstated the post as it is not of a commercial nature.

Neil

Edited By Neil Wyatt on 25/06/2014 12:46:39
25 June 2014 at 12:50 #156235
MM57
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I can't help with the building, but I must say that is a fantastic animation – I don't have the first clue on where to start should I want to do one of those (apart from getting a copy of Solidworks, which seem almost impossible for an amateur anyway?)
25 June 2014 at 13:48 #156239
john kennedy 1
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I love the animation. Bit baffled though about the 'challenge to make something different'

Except for the pre charged air,which I doubt is necessary on a low revving engine,it has all been done years ago.

Or am I missing the point ?

Would love to see one running though.
25 June 2014 at 15:21 #156245
JasonB
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Did anyone make this engine when you posted the link to the drawings about six months ago on MHEM?

J

Edited By JasonB on 25/06/2014 15:21:31
25 June 2014 at 15:51 #156246
IDP
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@idp
Nice animation, would be interesting to make but I live too far away!

Regards,

IDP
25 June 2014 at 18:32 #156267
opochka
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@opochka
Posted by john kennedy 1 on 25/06/2014 13:48:39:

I love the animation. Bit baffled though about the 'challenge to make something different'

Except for the pre charged air,which I doubt is necessary on a low revving engine,it has all been done years ago.

Or am I missing the point ?

Would love to see one running though.

" Challenge to make something different " = It is not a steam engine ! Ha Ha.

The pre-charged air system here allows the engine to fire on EVERY stroke.

Dave
25 June 2014 at 18:40 #156271
opochka
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@opochka
Posted by JasonB on 25/06/2014 15:21:21:

Did anyone make this engine when you posted the link to the drawings about six months ago on MHEM?

J

Edited By JasonB on 25/06/2014 15:21:31

No !

I was most disappointed that no one was interested in making the little engine, or even wanted to try !

It is not exactly complicated, no ridiculously difficult parts to make, and it does not have many parts.

I have other animations on opochka channel — youtube, but they are a little more complicated and I don't

expect anyone would consider making any of them !

dave
25 June 2014 at 19:33 #156275
Paul Barrett
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Hi.

I may be able to help you. I am only 10 miles up the road from you. Send me a pm.

Paul
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