12 horse power briggs and stratton steam engine

[@emwavemhz]

I knew a man who lived in East Berlin after WWII. He worked of a crew that was clearing the roads and destroyed buildings. East Berlin was under Soviet occupation. They needed a truck to help move debris but gasoline was highly rationed. What they did was convert a truck to steam power the same way this briggs and stratton engine was done. He said they used that truck until gasoline was available.

[@user-zx7tg4ph5r]

I'm pretty sure it was running on smoke. That's what I was told and when I researched it I find many people using smoke today to run their trucks and generators. It make more sense. It's a lot easier than you think.It's called a Gasifier. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4qqfKFnZ7yYq5Y

[@AJ-Palermo]

@@user-zx7tg4ph5r they don't run on smoke, it's woodgas. A gas that is produced when you heat wood in a closed container.

[@MrEh5]

Congratulations! Most people show there gas engine conversion running on air. Nice to see the real thing.

[@viking90706]

Good Lord Jon......this thing could run a lathe or circle saw, in the middle of Alaska...Great Job

[@Mercmad]

One of the best conersions I ever saw was made out of an outborad motor which had a rotating drum on top which acted as a rotary valve. The poppet valves in a gas engine suffer quickly when exposed to wet steam ,and as others have pointed out, the moisture gets down the side of the piston into the sump ,causing further wear, this is where an outboard differs , theres no oil pan to fill with water . If you got a smaller engine which you fed with the steam under pressure ,which then the fed the steam to your existing engine(with the cranks joined together) you would get a more efficeint use of the steam . Just a few thoughts.

[@curtisenright2026]

You should pipe that exhaust back in to the water reservoir with a small coil. This would condense the used steam back into water to be used for steam againe. This would boost eficiancy and limit the amount of "re fueling" you need to do.

[@wilsterone6689]

I did this exact same thing with a 3.5hp Briggs. The problem is that it is very inefficient. The valve is easily lifted of it's seat under pressure allowing the steam to enter the cylinder at the wrong time. You need a valve that isn't affected by pressure.

[@mountain177]

Or stiffer vanle springs

[@michaelvrooman5681]

Love these videos, but i would like to see more home built boilers and steam generators.

[@rickautry2759]

I'd use it to drive an alternator and charge a rack of batteries.

[@jr540123]

Be an amazing low Power Generator system for a backup to a solar or wind setup in the middle of nowhere. Lots of trees to burn and plenty of good ways to make a dedicated boiler system that won't freeze during the colder months. Would be cool to convert the engine to a two stroke system for power every rotation and see how overkill a boiler you can put onto it for long runs. I'd love to see a way to separate the water out of the oil for a long run to.

[@pjetenere1]

I love it,, actually thinking of putting one in an old boat for the river... Despite all of the knockers and perfectionists I think you have all of the ingredience for full and fun life

[@flynnt77]

I was thinking the same thing. I'm building a homemade pontoon boat and one of these would be perfect to run it. I need to figure out a transmission of some sort so I can switch off the prop and still run other things off of it.

[@pjetenere1]

@@flynnt77 Many years ago I put an Automotive Automatic Transmission in a boat (behind a V8) it really worked great. A small manual trans from a car would also work no problems. If I was to build anything now,, I would go a couple electric motors/thrusters and a solar panel. Yes it has a cost but no maintenance or hassles

[@awaitingthetrumpetcall4529]

@@pjetenere1 _"If I was to build anything now,, I would go a couple electric motors/thrusters and a solar panel. "_ I would use an electric motor but I'd use a steam turbine to turn a generator. Since it's a boat I'd probably use propane to heat the boiler. For home power I would use dead trees for fuel and use maybe a Pelton type turbine to charge a battery bank. The industrial revolution used steam engines in the beginning to power their factories.

[@StanKing-k6c]

​@@awaitingthetrumpetcall4529combining the old with the new. Steam and generators with batteries and electric. If the electronics fail, revert back to steam until fixed.

[@louisadams7724]

That is awesome. Old is better than new.

[@georgegavin5273]

It would really REALLY suck being you if you hadn't have come up with such an elaborate contraption to electrify your little 12 volt light bulb. Especially living so far out in them woods and all! Proud of you.

[@hlcorick]

Yes, this gentleman did that and all you have is this smart ass comment.

[@ELPaso1990TX]

I'm pleased I saw this! So I got an old lawn mower engine with vertical shaft and wanted to make it into a horizontal shaft go cart engine, so I'd have to put the carb on at right angles. But being a crappy Techumesh engine the intake and exhaust ports are right next to each other meaning if I rotated the carb 90 degrees it would be in the way of the exhaust outlet. So that dream has gone but now I've seen this there maybe is life in the engine because I can still run it with a horizontal shaft steam engine :)

[@yeeyeeyee3115]

You can get extensions and elbows for carbs for things like that. But there is also many more steps you would need to take to address the oil situation. There are KZbin videos on it that explain it better

[@Bubblytubebob]

It spins and makes noise for now ! Bravo !

[@lazarussmith01]

ALSO. It may not be cost effective but Dry Ice will run a steam engine . Very Interesting

[@lacetmiel]

Pretty neat, Jonathan! I have a couple of ancient B&S wrecks that I would like to try to make into one functioning steam engine. Bet that was fun project.

[@gwseymour]

Good job. That looks like Kentucky.

[@karstenhain]

This a very cool. I can't believe how many negative nancyies out there have nothing but criticism!

[@misterfaosfx]

The engine is really just the steam itself, it's what drives anything. The moving parts are just dummies that go along for the ride.

[@orjanlaxsson1789]

Perfect prepper engine. Just connect to generator. I would like to know more about lubrication? How does the oil runs??

[@WaynesWorld69]

Is it possible to capture the expelled steam, run it through a condenser then return it to the main water source?

[@robthelog223]

You would have to alter the cam, intake on down stroke, outlet on up stroke and no compression or power stroke. In other words , 2 stoke.

[@TheDave570]

A larger fly-wheel would make the engine run smoother, also if you run it at a fast speed the steam will last longer due to the short duration the inlet valve is open.

[@blackz06]

@TheDave570 Can that flywheel GET any larger?!?! haha He needs to take that big ass thing off for more power.

[@thra5herxb12s]

Great stuff. You probably know what you're doing but you will need to fit some kind of water drain to the cases so you dont get compression lock and some other way of lubricating the bearings. If you put an oiler inline with the steam inlet it will stop the valves rusting up.

[@HowardGoldman]

Perhaps run it upside down?

[@MilanDupal]

Great conversion! Love to have such modified engine just for fun...

[@ragimundvonwallat8961]

the same

[@jetskechers5354]

You don't have OIL changes with a steam engine,,The water would foul the oil,In stead you have a minute amount of oil constantly being added to the Crank case and Piston,,Or just squirt some in there every few Hours XD

[@shenanigansIRA]

Do you have a tutorial on how you made it? How has the engine held up with the amount of moisture going into it? This is an outstanding project and very interesting very well done sir

[@adddad9779]

Wow after reading the comments I realized how many keyboard warriors are out there. Yeah this engine isnt doing any work, but think of the possibilities... If one has the ability to make a fire, they could generate their own electricity. Good job!

[@swanyut]

if you run the exhausted steam output into some say 3 inch tubing and connect to a radiator will the steam condense back to water to recapture and use again...for those with low water availability ?

[@aliriobenavidesvalencia1793]

Perfecto viento en popa saludos mister Ford gracias por su trabajo feliz año nuevo mister.

[@rvabosozoku9019]

That's pretty cool. I want to make one now

[@jstrong67]

yes they did. thanks for the coment. do you have yours on youtube?

[@andyhitchcock3254]

Nice little engine Jonathan, well done

[@ethanxavier3598]

I want to try this so my question is can you tell me step by step and how you did this and thank you very much because this is really cool

[@yennekcmhtiek]

What problems have you encountered with lubrication? I assume you have oil in the crankcase but does water collect there also? If so how would you deal with it?

[@edifyguy]

Very nice. It would have more power if your supply line were bigger so it could pass more gas. This is a project I may attempt at some point.

[@DeliciousDeBlair]

To maximize power and efficiency, as well as keep water from condensing in the block you should insulate everything.

[@xmachine7003]

Smart and good lookin😉

[@olalekansalami5773]

Please, at what pressure was that running,... Planning to run one with a solar concentrator... You think that is feasible ?

[@xmachine7003]

Plausible. Lots of sunlight where you are? The older rear projector tv screens have large magnifier in them . Fresnel or frenal lens,I believe they are called. Set wood on fire,quickly.

[@17shdqkaixc5bkiye7]

wow, this is cool, but how do you keep the valves from scoring from no lubrication... whats the crankcase got in there, does water get in?

[@คนจร-ส7ฅ]

You've given me a lot of knowledge.

[@ashwynn4177]

Fascinating. can you put some oil in the water to prevent corrosion?

[@douglascushenbery1747]

How do you keep the bottom end lubricated? Does the cylinder wash down after awhile? I was trying to figure what the life expectancy would be for a engine like this. I can see a lot of uses for making one of these.

[@poikaa3]

Pretty neat! Horse Power is a set amount of work over time, usually an amount of weight moved over time and distance. Steam Horsepower is measure differently, it is based on a set amount of water turned to steam in one hour and equals almost 10,000 Watts. Mechanical HP is 550 foot/pounds per second and equals about 745 Watts.That is over two million Watts per hour with steam measurement! Steam is different in power rating than gasoline and this conversion from gas to steam, depending on definition, could be greater than 12 HP by a large amount. Then there is Shaft Horse Power and Brake Horse Power. The large flywheel makes for up the lead and lag of steam.

[@jondrayna6978]

Can you show the boiler? What do you do for a water feed pump?

[@schumispecial1]

These conversions usually use wet steam. By piping the boiler output steam once more thru fire dries that and gives off more power without increasing the pressure to dangerous levels

[@matthewwalker6621]

I have seen just a copper pipe wound in a 44 gallon drum as a boiler with a header tank

[@CopeMasterFlexx]

stuff like this is so awesome. if this world actually made sense, we would be completely enabled and encouraged to produce our own electricity.

[@jstrong67]

i started from watching youtube videos

[@MegaDragge]

The air compressor you have works great

[@WhatDadIsUpTo]

My guess is, you reground the cam lobes to make this run like a 2-stroke. I do conversions also, but I use either a slide or spool value running on a cam on the crankshaft.

[@zmbikillrc]

nice job with the boiler and engine

[@jstrong67]

i converted it before the steam with no problems

[@chuckbear1961]

Interesting concept engine went from 25% to 5% in that conversion. I see you used a pipe flange cover as second flywheel

[@holdenboy1960]

my question is , is there a safety blow off valve on the boiler tank at the highest point of the tank ??

[@gandl2123]

Pretty darn cool...wish you would have shown more about told more about your boiler set up...I have no idea ..... Now, as you apparently burn wood or coal or trash for that matter and heat up a cylinder filled with water and then the steam is under pressure that goes to the pipe in the carburetor inlet....how does that work with the oil crankcase? I mean as you pressurize the piston, some of the pressure in the form of steam will bypass the rings and get into the oil.... Is that what happens and how do you overcome this....? Turn in off let the oil gas separate and then drain out the bottom? Just wondering...also did you ever make a video that shows it running a generator and maybe charging a battery bank? Tks

[@robertbrunner9619]

If you go to 1:54 and watch the valves open and close you can see that the cam was modified (gears) for a 1 to 1 with the crankshaft, the cam it would have to be changed also to a even intake and exhaust lobe. Yes, you could get maybe 12 hp out of this BUT ONLY with tremendous pressure. I don't think the oil would hold up too long as all that steam would really condensate in a short time, however it wouldn't get near as hot as a regular gas engine either so.... NICE JOB Jonathan..

[@jstrong67]

thanks

[@ericjohnston9272]

I was going to ask that, has the cam timing and lobe location been changed in order to make it run but that seems to be clear now! cool little engine nice job!!

[@jstrong67]

Thanks

[@ericjohnston9272]

+jonathan strong have you made any refinements to it or made and more videos of it in action?

[@rindertwesseling6369]

Nice job!!! Any thoughts on how to use the existing fly weight governor that's on a lot of these Briggs? Maybe with a regulator???

[@IoanBojan]

I have an two cilinders engine. I tested it with compressed air. It works. Are your rings enough for the lubrication oil protection? Which size is your boiler.

[@staym925]

how did you figure out size of counterbalance on Briggs.

[@johnvanmeter1892]

Congratulations on making it work! My question is do you use it or is it for demonstration purposes only? How many hours can you go between oil changes?

[@michaelbenoit248]

I don’t think he has hardly any oil In it. You look at some angles you can see there is not an oil cap on it. In theory it could run for a while. You would have to watch the oil to make sure it doesn’t get too milky. Then again it’s spinning slow enough it could run for a while. If I had to guess the engine is probably pretty darn clean by running on steam.

[@Barskor1]

Cold steam for electricity generation. water boils in a vacuum at room temperature have two vacuum chambers with your steam engine or turbine in between one side hot the other cold larger than the hot side with a condenser coil recirculate with one-way valves and use distilled water.

[@tandemcompound2]

you using a garden hose for a steam hose?

[@hmax1591]

good job. so, what power can you get out of it? How long does a one filling of the boiler lasts?

[@HobkinBoi]

Does the boiler hold the pressure with the engine running?

[@nocoliw.5645]

Oil is mixed with the water. The motor itself has no water. The ram's are much less than a gas powered motor so this type of lubrication is adaquit. Same as on original steam engines. There is sufficient power to power a generator as long as steam is present.

[@owps663]

That's pretty cool, I'd like to build one if I can figure out away of rigging up some kind of oiler on it to get some lube to the piston otherwise I can't emagine it lasting to many hours of continuous use.

[@archlich4489]

Why a piston? What happens if you try to turn steam pressure into rotational motion using a turbine?

[@atubeviewer4942]

Do you have a video or link to what all you did to the motor to make it work right?

[@captkrabs]

wow cool engine I built one out of a R/C plane engine and put a drill Chuck on it for mounting a drill bit

[@nickvandergragt653]

It is simple and easily duplicated. What I want to know is how big a gen set can you run off of it?

[@timmytexlonghorns2206]

So im very unsure of myself here but could i run a 2 stroke like this by just running pressure to the intake?

[@heartsdesire687]

Question. What if you ran the steam to a second engine set up the same way? Would it run also?

[@jimflight2159]

Nice! ;) Have you done any real work with it? I mean besides the 12v Light from the magneto. Maybe pump water, or hook to a gen set? Also love the fact your using actual steam instead of compressed air. I'm subing and going back to see if you have any how to vids on your work. Thanks for the Demo!

[@howder1951]

After the apocalypse, this would run my snow thrower.

[@baberhamlinkon9738]

Is this just the engine without the spark plug just steam going in the outlet

[@IoanBojan]

Does its lubel oil remain clear? Must the carter water drain?

[@scotti3342]

hello how good does it work under load? thanks

[@billkratzer1]

nice, have you had any durability issues with the steam, cast iron, and crankcase lubrication?

[@justinsquire4212]

Can I ask silly Q. If it was a 4stroke, would the cam shaft need to be modified, so as to allow pressure in & exhaust on every stroke, [two stroke], but just using inlet/outlet valves..

[@RaulHerreraATBS]

How did you make the boiler? Did you have to modify the cam shaft?

[@ELPaso1990TX]

Did you do any modifications to the valves?

[@danielkurek7009]

Have you verified horsepower output on this or hooked it to a generator head to see electrical output?

[@N8-T]

Im not sure how he did it...but since the cam is 2;1 all you have to do is put a bump on the lobe opposite the the existing one so it essentially makes the cam 1;1 without having to find a way to do it with gears

[@leahcim38]

I did some calculations now I have a Bran new rebuilt BS 1hp or 750 watt gas engine. I'm curious does it actually make more than that on steam vs gasoline? I'm only 30s in. Maybe this is demonstrated further along. What a fantastic idea! Oh Holy Sophia I love the way that sounds!

[@LM.P]

I like the exhaust just belching out steam

[@jstrong67]

pretty good. it has more power with more steam pressure

[@helthuismartin]

Good Job.I never now it could be done

[@ybaggi]

Do you somehow have instructions on how to convert such an engine? and which are the best to start out with? thanks

[@rhanashelly58]

is there oil in the sump if not how do ya oil the crank?

[@johnhanserud6952]

What about a four-sylinder steam generator for Electric locomotives?

[@mrMacGoover]

You should make a recondenser out of a car radiator and put the whole system in a small car and it could be your apocalypse car

[@Maxb49]

How do you run this safely without risk of an explosion?

[@306champion]

We have a 12HP B&S when it is a petrol powered combustion engine. What HP could we expect from the same engine being steam driven ? I presume it comes down to the source of steam yes ?

[@onekycarscanners6002]

50HP @ 50psi good luck.

[@CarePeers]

Is it powered by fire wood?

[@eyesopen1682]

How is the check valve activated ??

[@jacksprat7087]

Get lots of water in the oil?

[@mechanicalwhatnot7021]

That's slick. What's the lowest psi that it'll run on?

[@glenntrunnell2093]

Did you modify the cam? A steam engine only needs to be a 2 stroke so if you use the stock cam you're not doing any work on two of the strokes.

[@ViscousGeoduck]

Can you pop the exhaust back into the tank and put a check valve in line keep reusing the same water to the boiler?

[@jstrong67]

Good idea

[@xmachine7003]

@@jstrong67 condenser engine

[@bradb.4570]

How do you keep it lubricated?

[@ZzzRoofus]

that thing must've lasted only a couple hours if that with an oil type engine getting flooded with water.....

[@anunentitledmotivatedmille7731]

Well water acts as a lubricant as well. Not nearly as well as oil tho

[@gone547]

@@anunentitledmotivatedmille7731combined with nowhere near the explosive force of a gasoline engine. In fact very low compression would lessen the impact on the mating surfaces. Water soluble oil could be used in the sump if you're that worried about mileage.

[@Dukemeistro]

Couldn’t that steam be recaptured and recycled?

[@yemyesil28]

what about water consumption?