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Stanley 20 hp Cylinder
This is a prime example of a Goose Neck steam passage. These are what happens when a slide or “D” valve is used and they are all bad. The “Goose Neck” steam passage is long and wasteful. It is clearance … Continue reading
Wood Fire Dune Buggy
This is my wood fired dune buggy. There is a large fire box with a large dc powered centrifugal fan blowing air into the bottom of it so that the ashes and coals are burned and blown up the smoke … Continue reading
Harry Peterson Boiler
Installation of a Harry Peterson boiler in a Stanley. In the 1950’s and 1960’s before Stanley cars became valuable and then people started making good quality replica Stanley boilers and burners using the authentic original designs there were very few … Continue reading
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Air Compressor converted to bash valve uniflow using reed valves
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Hadden Engine
This is the best small steam engine around. It is available as a casting kit from Gary Hadden up in Holly, Michigan who has been making these little engines for years. He has successfully run both steamboats and small steam … Continue reading
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Homemade Wood Fired LaMont Boiler
Some time ago I made the comment on the Steam Automobile Club of America chat room or Phorum or whatever it is that I was an authority on designing and making monotube steam generators. The reason was because I had, … Continue reading
