This is the first running (other than 1 minute) with just a guess at the eccentric setting and the hight of the piston valve. It was a very gratifying moment. (see video)
Video! First running with only the HP cylinder. (10/23/2008)
I was not so lucky getting the LP cylinder to start up as I was with the HP cylinder. On the LP cylinder, I actually had to adjust the eccentric advance and ajust the valve to be in the center of the ports carefully.
Adjusting the angle of advance with a piece of sheet metal on the eccentric. (12/16/09)
Adjusting the angle of advance with a piece of sheet metal on the eccentric and angle finder. (12/16/09)
Running in reverse on the LP cylinder only. (12/16/09)
Running forward on the LP cylinder only. (12/16/09)
Running on Steam!! July, 2010
Next there will be a discussion of oiling the engine. Oiling
