Microcosm M18 Engine now running !!!!

[Blue HeelerParticipant @blueheeler]

Microcosm M18 Engine now running !!!!

I received this from Microcosm a year or so ago, out of the box it ran for around 15-20 seconds and I was never able to get it going again. I posted a couple of help vids on Youtube and Rodnoc (Jon) wrote me a very detailed checklist to work through and fix and try a few things. So I'm very happy to be able to post this video of finally a very well running M18, its gone from a shelf queen to a great runner….big thanks to Rodnoc!!!

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[not done it yetParticipant @notdoneityet]

Exactly the opposite to your cold water theory – as an early attempt to start it, I would have got the engine hot.

Most engines I have encountered have been easier to start while hot.

It's always satisfying when one can eventually get it running.  Well done.

Edited By not done it yet on 17/10/2022 10:05:58

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I was referring to after the engine is running, how hot can these small IC engines get? They only have an O ring for a piston ring.

Yes I'm happy to get it from a paper weight to runner!

[not done it yetParticipant @notdoneityet]

Even with steam engines, the steam is clearly over 100 degrees Celsius?

Is this engine only really ‘made to look like’ an ICE – but should only be run on compressed air?

For the money it cost, I’m afraid I would expect it to run properly, while driving a small piece of equipment!

Otherwise, it’s just not fit for purpose, surely?

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Posted by not done it yet on 18/10/2022 08:25:52:

Even with steam engines, the steam is clearly over 100 degrees Celsius?

Is this engine only really ‘made to look like’ an ICE – but should only be run on compressed air?

For the money it cost, I’m afraid I would expect it to run properly, while driving a small piece of equipment!

Otherwise, it’s just not fit for purpose, surely?

Of course it's an internal combustion engine and yes it would easily run a small accessory.

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