Manson Engines ????

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15 May 2021 at 11:42 #545183
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Whilst browsing Youtube the other day, I discovered something new to me called a Manson Engine.

I can see videos of a few different examples running, and some descriptions of operation, but I cannot understand how they run.

They do look intriguing though.

I also cannot find any plans anywhere. Do any exist?

Edited By IRT on 15/05/2021 11:42:43
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15 May 2021 at 11:42 #28172
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15 May 2021 at 13:10 #545204
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Is that a Manson-Guise Engine, a variation of a hot air engine with some improvements? Dave W
15 May 2021 at 14:29 #545223
Andy Stopford
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Looks an interesting idea, though I would think the thermal efficiency would be very low:

http://techref.massmind.org/techref/member/rat_ring/Manson.html

animation here:

http://manson-ericsson-hae.blogspot.com/p/ma.html
15 May 2021 at 15:54 #545242
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Another engine I have never heard of there – but according to Wikipedia, the Manson-Guise is an improved version of the Manson engine.
15 May 2021 at 18:51 #545280
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I started gathering bits about one of these engines but never started a build. I have put the little info I have into a pdf so if anyone is interested it can be downloaded from my website ** Manson Engine ** right at the bottom of the page. It includes an article by A.D. Manson from 1952.

John

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Edited By Journeyman on 15/05/2021 18:53:58
15 May 2021 at 19:15 #545282
Michael Gilligan
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Thanks, John … just one question :

Is it all there?
… it only appears to run to page 4 of 5

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15 May 2021 at 20:03 #545290
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I'm afraid that's all I have. I did a further rummage through the archives and came up with a couple of related bits: Trans Manson and Transferators! I have added them to the pdf above.

John
15 May 2021 at 20:50 #545297
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Posted by Journeyman on 15/05/2021 20:03:47:

I'm afraid that's all I have. I did a further rummage through the archives and came up with a couple of related bits: Trans Manson and Transferators! I have added them to the pdf above.

John

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Many thanks, John … count me "bewildered"

All twelve pages are now displaying nicely on the Mac … but when I looked at the five-pager on the iPad, earlier, page 5 [the piston picture] was not showing.

MichaelG.
15 May 2021 at 21:42 #545312
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Thanks for that info John.

Just got to find the asbestos and I can have a go at that one .

Why, for such a simple engine is there such little information available, and no plans available?
16 May 2021 at 10:43 #545377
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This video for one of Jos deVink's engines is quite interesting, music is a bit OTT.

This one from Stirlingmodels in the Netherlands is quite interesting ** 2 cylinder Manson **

John

Edited By Journeyman on 16/05/2021 10:55:08
5 December 2021 at 04:23 #574294
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I just finished building a Manson engine and have put together a care package that includes complete plans. Complete details are here:

http://thesorteddetails.blogspot.com/2021/12/manson-hot-air-engine-free-plan.html

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