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Knock-Wood	20/01/2021 19:18:01
5 forum posts 4 photos	This was part of a job lot I purchased. Seams well made but I cant get it to run. I used a little bit of fire lighter as fuel, I've a feeling that was a bit hot, managed to burn my fingers though!
br	20/01/2021 20:05:33
457 forum posts 3 photos	That looks like a hot air engine,but not my scene Perhaps try a new thread with HOT AIR ENGINE in title ? br
Bo'sun	21/01/2021 09:52:57
349 forum posts	Another vote for Hot Air/Sterling Engine. The heat source look quite novel. Be prepared to wait a while for it to warm-up, cool the cold end of the transfer cylinder, experiment with the direction of rotation and give it some lubrication. For what it's worth, my engine (a different model) flywheel rotates anti-clockwise when viewed as in the image.
Mike Hurley	21/01/2021 10:04:56
65 forum posts 40 photos	Agree most likely a Stirling engine, Most are quite sensitive to friction as they are not renowned for having much power (certainly the small / model engines) so the slightest bit of corrosion or stickiness may cause it not to start up. Make sure everything is nice and free, don't use any heavy oils. There's little to go wrong so probably just something simple, follow Bo'sun's suggestions and you should be OK. regards

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