The real pioneer was a Belgian. By 1859, Etienne Lenoir's experimentation without electricity led him to develop the first single-cylinder two-stroke engine which burnt a mixture of coal gas and air ignited by a "jumping spark" ignition system by Ruhmkorff coil, and which he patented in 1860. The engine differed from more modern two-stroke engines in that the charge was not compressed before ignition. This one is a copy.
I have been drawling plans to build an engine i am almost finished will proly start the build this comming summer, and i kinda thought that u might just be able to run this on compressed air and or steam since there is no compression stroke? i guess u could call it a doulble slide valve single acting steam engine?
Interesting! Two questions, though: What do you mean by "Non-Compression?" How does that work? Fuel won't combust effectivley unless it's pressurised. Also, how powerful is it?
The engine fires midway through it's intake stroke or 90 degrees from top dead center. It's entire power stroke is only the next 90 degrees making it a rather inefficient engine, but a real curiousity. Gasoline does not have to be pressurized to combust. An open container of gas will ignite if a flame is placed near it.
Good for you ... and remember ..... some of the best inventions come from engineers as we are much more open minded to try new things than scientists.
Look up the 'Eric Laithwaite Lectures' ... he was a great engineer.
Just the fact that it was non-compression was reason enough for me to build one. It really wouldn't be practical as a working engine because it dosen't develop as much HP as a conventional one.
It's available from BAY-COM or you can rent it from Smart Flix. The "Pioneer" was designed by Rudy in 2004 the same year he passed away. It was probably his last engine.
Nice job...I've built a couple of the Upshur engines. I have Rudy K's book that has many steam designs however no gas engines are included. Where did you get the plans for this engine? Thanks,
The real pioneer was a Belgian. By 1859, Etienne Lenoir's experimentation without electricity led him to develop the first single-cylinder two-stroke engine which burnt a mixture of coal gas and air ignited by a "jumping spark" ignition system by Ruhmkorff coil, and which he patented in 1860. The engine differed from more modern two-stroke engines in that the charge was not compressed before ignition. This one is a copy.
mbaqcytvav 1 month ago
it could power a pencil sharpener
TheNoisePolluter 9 months ago
I have been drawling plans to build an engine i am almost finished will proly start the build this comming summer, and i kinda thought that u might just be able to run this on compressed air and or steam since there is no compression stroke? i guess u could call it a doulble slide valve single acting steam engine?
superfunnyman123 2 years ago
will you sell that?! lol i want on of those
theboredredneck 2 years ago
Unless I build duplicates in the future none of my steam or gas engines are for sale, but thanks for asking.
robertfilipiak 2 years ago
that is awesome! any chance you could go it to more detail on how it works? if i could work out what was going on i'd have a go at making one.
mechfeist15 2 years ago 2
Interesting! Two questions, though: What do you mean by "Non-Compression?" How does that work? Fuel won't combust effectivley unless it's pressurised. Also, how powerful is it?
FliegenCockatiel 2 years ago
The engine fires midway through it's intake stroke or 90 degrees from top dead center. It's entire power stroke is only the next 90 degrees making it a rather inefficient engine, but a real curiousity. Gasoline does not have to be pressurized to combust. An open container of gas will ignite if a flame is placed near it.
robertfilipiak 2 years ago
cool engine. you should make a longer, instructional vid like how you made it and it running at different speeds -Jack
jack9102 3 years ago
how does the ignition work? hook a 6v coil up to it?
jack9102 3 years ago
The ignition uses a coil and points from a Tecumseh lawn mower engine and a 6v battery. Junked mowers are a good source for parts.
robertfilipiak 3 years ago
oh, so i gues you used a tractor coil or something
jack9102 3 years ago
What`s the point of noncompression engine?
MargusKiistheCritic 3 years ago
the coolness and pride in actually making a running engine im onlyy 12 but when i go to college, im taking machine shop.
this video was very interesting and i may make one some day
jack9102 3 years ago
by make one i meant the pioneer
jack9102 3 years ago
Good for you ... and remember ..... some of the best inventions come from engineers as we are much more open minded to try new things than scientists.
Look up the 'Eric Laithwaite Lectures' ... he was a great engineer.
sixmagpies 3 years ago
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keep that dream alive :)
unix125689 2 years ago
Just the fact that it was non-compression was reason enough for me to build one. It really wouldn't be practical as a working engine because it dosen't develop as much HP as a conventional one.
robertfilipiak 3 years ago
Awesome :)
Radminster 3 years ago
good video
idmade4emmer 3 years ago
Thanks John, I got the plans with the video.
It's available from BAY-COM or you can rent it from Smart Flix. The "Pioneer" was designed by Rudy in 2004 the same year he passed away. It was probably his last engine.
robertfilipiak 3 years ago
Nice job...I've built a couple of the Upshur engines. I have Rudy K's book that has many steam designs however no gas engines are included. Where did you get the plans for this engine? Thanks,
John
johnrob281 3 years ago