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1904 Corliss Gas Engine start up

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Bill Prine

Bill Prine

10 жыл бұрын

1904 Corliss gas engine runs for the first time. This engine has a fascinating story. It was set up to crush tin ore in NW Alaska on Cape Mountain when lode tin was found in the ground in 1901. While being installed, placer tin (loose ore found in the streams) was discovered in the same area. Mining ore out of the streams being much easier, this engine and stamp mill were abandoned and the engine was never run. I discovered this when I disassembled the engine. So here you go, after sitting in the elements for 110 years, this engine finally gets its chance to run! This engine I believe is 50 hp. 14" bore x 18" stroke.

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@kc5hgv
@kc5hgv 8 жыл бұрын
I love those old engines. It is a living machine with character.
@984francis
@984francis 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this without talking, the sound is delightful. Better than meditation!
@ianwalmsley1189
@ianwalmsley1189 8 жыл бұрын
What a great old engine! Thanks for the video Bill. My Grandfather had one similar to this but I don't remember what make it was. It was smaller (it only had on 8" bore) but he used it for cutting firewood. I remember as a kid being fascinated by the governor and how it worked, and the trip magneto-absolute genius! Sadly here in Australia most of these old engines have been scrapped or are in museums instead of being out there choofing away working. They sound beautiful.
@jameshankssr466
@jameshankssr466 3 жыл бұрын
Love those hit and miss engines
@davida1hiwaaynet
@davida1hiwaaynet 8 жыл бұрын
Great engine. The restoration job on it is amazing. Also - what a wonderful backstory! Bought new and never commissioned! Not many like that left around I'm sure.
@92xl
@92xl 8 жыл бұрын
It is a shame we have advanced so much in the last century, these simpler times were so much better.
@jeffkersting8278
@jeffkersting8278 7 жыл бұрын
There is nothing cooler than old machinery! That is so amazing! Very nicely done! The history!
@Sodabowski
@Sodabowski 8 жыл бұрын
Now all you need is some tin ore to crush. Seriously, what a beautiful machine with a surprizing history. Thanks for sharing :)
@reddrryder
@reddrryder 10 жыл бұрын
Bill, You've done a great job bringing her to life...!
@jaymziebonnatonna80
@jaymziebonnatonna80 6 жыл бұрын
This is one of Bill's many meticulous restorations on rare stationary engines- mostly built in San Francisco. Bill researches original drawings and has studied casting tech, when necessary making the patterns and having castings poured for parts with zero availability to make great old iron run again. At 2min 50sec this zooms in on the 'governor' and it's flyweights, which he had cast from his homemade pattern. In early AUGUST each year you'll find several of his engines at the Antique Powerland Museum in Brooks, Oregon. Old steam tractors chuffing around, hobbyists bring their restored stuff and proudly display/swap/sell. Really well worth a visit, it is amazingly diverse and tons of fun for any motorhead. Takes a couple days to see it all if you get into it.
@GIGABACHI
@GIGABACHI 6 жыл бұрын
WOW, your timing and fuel delivery IT'S FRIGGIN ON POINT. That thing started at almost 0rpm. Good job, Sr.
@bradcollins5033
@bradcollins5033 4 ай бұрын
Impeccably said, good sir!
@johnferguson7235
@johnferguson7235 8 жыл бұрын
If this old engine could talk, I'd bet that it would say thank you for the rescue. All it needs now is some work to do. That's what it was made for.
@germanmg4257
@germanmg4257 2 жыл бұрын
So beautiful.... Just music 🎵🎶... Love it
@blastem
@blastem 7 жыл бұрын
Beautiful engine with a fascinating story. Well done, sir. Thank you for sharing!
@scopex2749
@scopex2749 3 жыл бұрын
I wish my car started this easily! Why can we not still have these lovely quiet powerful engines? Todays things are all noise and waste, these old things ran on a pint of diesel all day!
@airport4173
@airport4173 8 жыл бұрын
if there was a heaven, then it would be for people like you. but there's NOT so i reckon heaven is your garage right now. thankyou for listing this.
@Wolf359HeavyIndustries
@Wolf359HeavyIndustries 8 жыл бұрын
+Air Port Heaven is a place on Earth.
@MCatSHF
@MCatSHF 7 жыл бұрын
Hello Bill Prine Awesome!!! Got to love the old hit & miss.
@jimmybritt9537
@jimmybritt9537 2 жыл бұрын
Like that starting hit , loud boom 👍👍🇺🇸
@danhamilton2193
@danhamilton2193 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the post.
@MrGoogelaar
@MrGoogelaar 6 ай бұрын
Very nice, how about a video explaining the workings and the purpose of the various mechanisms on the engine?
@OktoPutsch
@OktoPutsch 8 жыл бұрын
Simple and beautiful machinery :)
@nlo114
@nlo114 7 жыл бұрын
I love these early engines! Definitely 'old'; built in the days when they were still finding out about engine balancing. The crank has no balance-webs opposite the big end, the flywheel has no cast-in weight opposing the piston stroke. Nice job, well worth preservation.
@rustyironrob
@rustyironrob 10 жыл бұрын
Spectacular, Bill.
@robertharp7526
@robertharp7526 7 жыл бұрын
Rob Skinner @ hotmail
@victoryfirst2878
@victoryfirst2878 3 жыл бұрын
Really like this engine Sir. Would love to see it someday.
@SteamCrane
@SteamCrane 3 жыл бұрын
Everything you'd want in an engine! Starts nice, runs great! About now, I'd normally say belt her up, but you'd need an awful big load so it would even notice.
@allanegleston13
@allanegleston13 8 жыл бұрын
so , in a sense , it is a new engine. thanks for giveing it a new lease on life .
@crazyenginewiz
@crazyenginewiz 8 жыл бұрын
Very cool, thanks for the video.
@ShowCat1
@ShowCat1 7 жыл бұрын
A honey of a machine. Beautiful sound!
@novanut1964
@novanut1964 2 жыл бұрын
great engine video, love the sounds and motions
@hardinelders8457
@hardinelders8457 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting. Great story too.
@CavemanCBB
@CavemanCBB 8 жыл бұрын
Very Cool. I agree with the comments that it would be fun to see a load put on it.
@Rainhill1829
@Rainhill1829 7 жыл бұрын
Magnificent runner.
@jham3387
@jham3387 8 жыл бұрын
That is amazing. What I'd give to have an old engine like that. Even a small one.
@robertharp7526
@robertharp7526 7 жыл бұрын
J Han I'm just borrowing a friend that said they are really slammed they have to understand that way I got to find another rainy day needed some buildings may appear to get it over here for a little while dodging rain suit 103
@robertharp7526
@robertharp7526 7 жыл бұрын
J Han I'm just borrowing a friend that said they are really slammed they have to understand that way I got to find another rainy day needed some buildings may appear to get it over here for a little while dodging rain suit 103&#@3280 liters3valve ? Or pretty close until 9 if anything yet. Yea finally
@mohamedhabib8982
@mohamedhabib8982 8 жыл бұрын
Sounds like music beat
@bikemike2777
@bikemike2777 8 жыл бұрын
Very cool. so when the governor is at speed does the exhaust valve stay open till it needs to make power?
@billprine684
@billprine684 8 жыл бұрын
+bikemike2777 Yes, the exhaust valve is held open and the ignition is shorted to save battery. Glad you enjoyed it!
@coreyhart5099
@coreyhart5099 7 жыл бұрын
Awsome
@joandar1
@joandar1 8 жыл бұрын
Sweet, cheers from John, Australia.
@16mmDJ
@16mmDJ 7 жыл бұрын
I love these old giant hit and miss engines... Sounds like it's a big dog getting ready to sneeze on each power stroke 😂
@jayyoung5423
@jayyoung5423 3 жыл бұрын
What a beauty, thanks
@Rainhill1829
@Rainhill1829 8 жыл бұрын
Magnificent.
@robertharp7526
@robertharp7526 7 жыл бұрын
Rainhill1829
@buzzbang7930
@buzzbang7930 7 жыл бұрын
These old machines are cool as cool can get. How many miles per gal?. lol I like the old centrifugal governors on these old engines. I believe they were used to keep the engine running at a constant stabilized speed or something to that effect. Who was it that invented that, was it a guy named Jim Watts. He had something to do with steam engines I think. I used to know about shit like this, but it's been many years sense I even read on the subject. I lost it cause I don't use it. Still awesome just the same. I'm glad there are people around who keep this old history alive. Good job fellas. And thanks.
@lenovonewboy8608
@lenovonewboy8608 Ай бұрын
Lovely ❤
@chrisB_OG
@chrisB_OG 9 жыл бұрын
very cool!
@richardgunick
@richardgunick Жыл бұрын
Does it have an external fuel tank or just a fuel line running to it? So cool now I want one.
@scowell
@scowell 4 жыл бұрын
There's two types of Corliss engines... the steam type, and then the ones made by the Corliss Company... this is one of the latter! Properly a hit-or-miss engine by type.
@danwilliamson9773
@danwilliamson9773 8 жыл бұрын
Heck, love it want one!!
@pjweir9220
@pjweir9220 8 жыл бұрын
very very cool sounds like it need some load
@ihatejustin500
@ihatejustin500 8 жыл бұрын
am i the only one that wants to see a modern re-creation of these engine?
@jaymziebonnatonna80
@jaymziebonnatonna80 6 жыл бұрын
A surprising number of this genre of engines still exist. Brooks Powerland
@davekestler8564
@davekestler8564 8 жыл бұрын
Hey where did ya find the Governor kid? Very nice job Bill they start and run so nice!!
@jaymziebonnatonna80
@jaymziebonnatonna80 6 жыл бұрын
Bill researched the design, made the pattern and had the fly-balls cast.
@TechnoDelta
@TechnoDelta 8 жыл бұрын
would love to see up close
@mechanicalking
@mechanicalking 5 жыл бұрын
2700 cubic inches...
@bearbon2
@bearbon2 8 жыл бұрын
Belt er up and let it do the work it never got to do. Nice potential sawmill power.
@robertharp7526
@robertharp7526 7 жыл бұрын
bearbon2 @ cutey N deed
@abrahamanthony7106
@abrahamanthony7106 6 жыл бұрын
Bill, how did you get it out of Cape Mountain? That's a pretty remote place.
@shipskepr1
@shipskepr1 8 жыл бұрын
love the half model in the back ground,what design is it,thanks paul
@mariofixer
@mariofixer 7 жыл бұрын
How long does it take for the gas tank to drain
@Claude-sf1hn
@Claude-sf1hn 6 жыл бұрын
can you control the speed(or the rotation per minute) of this engine once it was turn on?
@andydahlman3629
@andydahlman3629 4 ай бұрын
Is there any whereabouts on this gem I’d love to see it in person if possible. If anyone has any information about it, i’d be very appreciative?
@billprine684
@billprine684 Ай бұрын
@@andydahlman3629 It is located in Oregon, just seven miles from Powerland Heritage Park where the Great Oregon Steam Up takes place the last weekend of July. I have other great engines on display there and home tours can be arranged. Come join us for a great show!
@andydahlman3629
@andydahlman3629 Ай бұрын
@@billprine684 thanks for the info might have too come visit sometime.
@stdavross666
@stdavross666 7 жыл бұрын
then sometimes fiores twice
@alaindelisle1087
@alaindelisle1087 7 жыл бұрын
Shorting the plug would kill the battery the plug circuit is open not shorts!
@b43xoit
@b43xoit 5 жыл бұрын
I can understand why to use Corliss type intake valves on a steam engine, but for an internal-combustion engine, I don't see the point.
@furkotek
@furkotek 5 жыл бұрын
I suppose you have no close neighbours on the exhaust side :)
@rosewhite---
@rosewhite--- 6 жыл бұрын
did you salvage the stamp mill too?
@ginovalle9944
@ginovalle9944 3 жыл бұрын
We’re did you get this machine?
@texjarhead
@texjarhead 8 жыл бұрын
Who the hell even thought of the hit and miss? In 1904??
@stdavross666
@stdavross666 7 жыл бұрын
what with the timing, it only fires every 10 seconds?
@bytheseaaspirinshop801
@bytheseaaspirinshop801 7 жыл бұрын
These old engines only fired when power was needed. Under heavy load it would fire every time around.
@BenjaminEsposti
@BenjaminEsposti 7 жыл бұрын
+By The Sea Aspirin Shop Yup, hence the term "hit and miss" - it only fires when needed. The fuel dosage is the same every time it fires. Crude, but effective for it's time!
@shanek6582
@shanek6582 7 жыл бұрын
Going to sound stupid but is that a four stroke?
@techmaven5900
@techmaven5900 7 жыл бұрын
No question asked is stupid...yes, it's 4 stroke cycle.
@Lumby1
@Lumby1 7 жыл бұрын
You're a good man, john robert, apparent from one kind reply.
@gt1man931
@gt1man931 2 жыл бұрын
Not set right. Making it ask twice for the mix is a shame.
@bryanmartinez6600
@bryanmartinez6600 8 жыл бұрын
still faster than a mustang
@parillo12
@parillo12 8 жыл бұрын
soooo when it needs a new top end....can I go into auto zone and get parts for that?? 😂😂 just kidding
@davidstephens1092
@davidstephens1092 3 жыл бұрын
No offense, but the funny thing here is that we will all probably be long gone before it needs anything new.
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