built in 1909, and this is its first run? either its an OLD video, or someone waited a LONG time to test their engine. i suspect its not up to spec with modern engines. i think they should have used it a bit earlier :-D
@listepikster Its the first time I ran the engine after dis-assembly and some restoration. until this video it had not ran since the late 1930's. Modern Engines cannot hold a candle to engines built before 1915 when it comes to engineering and craftsmanship. Find an engine that is built today and see if you can bring it back to life 100 years from now with no new parts.
Was planing to make up your way this for the show again but can't, little dog is scheduled for surgery. Posted a video response of my little Witte running on kerosene. Hope we get to see you at the next show.
Very Nice. You need to put a relief valve on the charge cylinder. If it back fires in to that chamber it can buckle the rod and then it gets ugly. I love the old Reids and have a 12 H.P. myself.
hi hat, bass drum and snare :)
mastertune 3 months ago
Is the valve gear mounted in the smaller cylinder like on a steam engine ?
1fornone 10 months ago
built in 1909, and this is its first run? either its an OLD video, or someone waited a LONG time to test their engine. i suspect its not up to spec with modern engines. i think they should have used it a bit earlier :-D
listepikster 1 year ago
@listepikster Its the first time I ran the engine after dis-assembly and some restoration. until this video it had not ran since the late 1930's. Modern Engines cannot hold a candle to engines built before 1915 when it comes to engineering and craftsmanship. Find an engine that is built today and see if you can bring it back to life 100 years from now with no new parts.
digdug1978 1 year ago 5
@digdug1978 yeah i thought so.. but could not help commenting on the facts, because i found it a bit funny ;-)
all in good fun :-)
and i agree totaly, i wach these videos of old engines because the fazinate me and i love the craftmanship and sund of an old thumping engine.
and congrats on you engine. nice job. :-)
listepikster 1 year ago
@digdug1978 Chevy still makes the 4.3L V6, so that'd be pretty damn easy.
TestECull 3 months ago
the hole think is bouncing, lol
stydel311 1 year ago
Very cool, it sounds great.
SR722 1 year ago
Was planing to make up your way this for the show again but can't, little dog is scheduled for surgery. Posted a video response of my little Witte running on kerosene. Hope we get to see you at the next show.
Preacher195020002000 2 years ago
Very Nice. You need to put a relief valve on the charge cylinder. If it back fires in to that chamber it can buckle the rod and then it gets ugly. I love the old Reids and have a 12 H.P. myself.
pileofiron 2 years ago
HELLO. Nice running Reid. I am looking at a 15 and or 20 HP Reid to buy. May get some addvice from you later. Phil
fairlanephil 3 years ago 2