Tiny Liney Steam Engine

[lexander5]

Very nice engine. But how are the steam valves controlled? I can't see any rod...

[hello1221335]

runs on a fish pump lol?

[robotpredator8]

how can i make 1 of this?

[shadowhunter45s]

Become a master machinest

[RevanantGod]

must be a ball and pin valve like in an Airhogs motor?

[IndianaRog]

No...they work by tipping the piston with each stroke, effectively dumping the exhaust at the split second the piston tips. This is made possible by a very thin piston less than 1/8 inch thick with tapered edges. They are a joy to see operate on air or steam.

[BowHunt1229]

dude i would crank that thing up till it was like not even visible...then itd probably manifold though...itd be worht it.

[Diametrac]

It's condensed water dude!

[PeninsulaBoy217]

Why is there oil spilling from the engine?

[IndianaRog]

Not oil per se...it is steam condensate (water) with a bit of lubrication oil mixed in. Steam engines always drip some water as the steam becomes water again.

[emp94]

wer did u get it from

[randomguy9898]

how much did it cost? i know they can be exspensive.

[dwalker2020]

That engine is tiny! Did you machine it or did you buy it assembled? Nice engine!

[IndianaRog]

Hi Devin,

I wish I could say I machined that engine, but I have neither the skill nor the equipment to make such a thing. No, it comes from a small family machine shop operated by the Liney family...called Liney Machine.

I have a couple of them on my website, really nice work and reasonable prices.

[v12revolver]

my question is how is the piston work

i mean you said on the simpilist of designs so what is the simpilist of design?

[oishi222]

buy an air hogs airplane and convert it to steam. im pretty sure it wont melt...

[RevanantGod]

A little ball as a valve at the top of the motor. When the little pin on the cylinder pushes the ball open air enter the motor and pushes the piston down.