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Uploaded by on Aug 28, 2006

With the addition of a wooden flywheel, the steam engine LIVES!

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  • I like the concept of the spring return tension, seems to be more Efficnet then the onlder style, " Counter balance weight. But would the return spring still compare to the torque output ?

  • Counterbalances are used to make the center of mass of the crankshaft directly on the axis of rotation, they're not meant to store energy. I technically should have one here but it's too slow to make a difference. The spring exerts less force than the piston, but its constant and will oppose this force and expend heat, so its less efficient than a pure flywheel.

  • Yes, the valve system is in the copper piping below the gauge. Inside the peice of pipe is a spring loaded piston that is articulated by the linkage on the back. When the linkage pulls the piston down, exposing a hole in the side of the pipe to the pressure from the air tank, and when it is moved up, it exposes the hole to the atmosphere for venting.

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  • Very nice job. Made from simple, 'around the home' parts and very well made. Would you make another vid for us and explain the parts and how you made them?

    It has a great sound too!

  • it has a prety good exhaust beat to it, good job

  • how does the valve sytme work on it i cant figure it out

  • Keep up the good work man. Looks like fun.

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