Model Engine running just off a naked flame

Model Engine running just off a naked flame

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18 July 2025 at 00:37 #807689
Blue Heeler
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This is a Model Engine running just off a naked flame, thought some might be interested in seeing it run.
They are most commonly called Flame Licker Engines or Flame Gulper Engines or Vacuum Engines.
Very interesting to muck around with and I’ve done a lot of modifications and work on this one –

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQf2pIQkYQQ
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18 July 2025 at 08:57 #807711
Michael Gilligan
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an impressive little demonstrator, and the magnet in the burner looks a great idea.

MichaelG.
18 July 2025 at 22:06 #807793
David George 1
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This is my flame licker which is gas powered. Jason built it firstly and the drawings were on this site. I used them to make my copy which works well.

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19 July 2025 at 04:56 #807808
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On 18 July 2025 at 08:57 Michael Gilligan Said:

an impressive little demonstrator, and the magnet in the burner looks a great idea.

MichaelG.

Thanks Michael I’m very happy how this turned out and the addition today of a second rare earth magnet in the copper burner that I made, has anchored it now very firmly in place.
19 July 2025 at 04:57 #807809
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David that’s a beautiful engine and a credit to Jason.

Have you got a link to a video of it running? I’d dearly like to see it if you do.
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