Compressed air is a good place to start, to be sure you’ve got some of the mechanics worked out. Next is lubrication, if he decides to add some sort expanding medium to push the pistons down. This implies added heat, and expansion of the parts.
I have this type of hot air motor: http://tinyurl.com/cb79n23
I have to squirt a bit of light oil up into the piston area or it will slow and stop from friction. Bill in
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--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, Bogy Wan Kenobi <polespearbogy@...> wrote:
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> I can't imagine the discipline and dedication that it takes to do a project like that. Maybe I can't comprehend loving something that much and just immersing yourself into it. WOW!
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> That said . . . It is not a diesel nor a gasoline powered engine. Notice the cam gears are the same size as the crank gear? It is a compressed air engine. It runs on compressed air.which doesn't detract a bit from the magnificence of the accomplishment.
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> Thanks for sharing.
> Bogy.
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