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Victorian Stirling Cycle Engine |
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Stirling engines have no
valves, carburetor, ignition system or boilers and
they run almost ghostly silent. Properly made, they
will run flawlessly every time a source of heat is
applied!
"Vickie" is a stirling cycle engine of
modified Heinrici type with elegant Victorian styling
designed for pleasing looks as was applied to 18th and
19th century engines and machines. Three fluted
columnar legs and two stylish crossheads of differing
style blend perfectly with the curved and angular
lines of the engine frames.
The engine is primarily made of aluminum with accents
of polished brass and stainless steel and trimmed in
dark green and maroon paint. A belt driven brass
cooling fan competes with the rod and crosshead action
for attention. Vickie is powered by an attractive
horizontal brass alcohol burner which sports an
integral fuel level sight glass.
Vickie is considered by many to be one of the most
beautiful stirling engines ever designed. I hope that
you'll agree too! She is a true heirloom engine which
will surely be handed down from generation to
generation.
The plans set consists of 16 sheets of drawings and 3
sheets of construction and assembly notes.
Specifications: Flywheel Dia.:
4-5/8",
Cylinder Bore: .600,
Piston Stroke: 1",
Overall Length: 10" Experience
Level: 8
Materials
Set: (1) 5/8" dia. x
1.4" long graphite for piston
(2) .250" x .500" x .187" thick ball
bearings. Materials Kit
sold separately.
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"Thanks for the quick return of the plans
I ordered, now I intend to make a small family of your
designs........ The local model engineering club is
well acquainted with your work and were very impressed
with the "Vickie", the first of your engines
I have built." - John L. Saunders,
Shoreham-by-Sea (West Sussex, England)
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