ESSEX HOT AIR ENGINE pt 1

[@Lee-qp6gf]

In the later 40s we had a popcorn guy that would set up his horse drawn popcorn wagon in town at a permanent site during the summer and into the fall. He got power from a building because I remember it being well lit. Us kids, after we enjoyed jumping over the tung of the wagon, would stair and watch him make popcorn. The little engine was beautiful and had a flywheel. I remember the oiler because I didn't know what it did. It was probably a Cretor popcorn machine, and it would be interesting if one could find info on the little engines they would have used. Interesting vid, Lee

[@mrpete222]

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[@mhc6777]

Thanks Mr Pete, your enthusiasm and knowledge of machines and machining is appreciated by many of us - keep the flame alive!

[@mrpete222]

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[@DavidKutzler]

I first became interested in machining when I stumbled onto one of myfordboy's videos of him building a steam engine that he designed. I was nearing retirement and decided to pursue machining and model building as a hobby. After watching countless machining videos and taking a couple machining classes at our local community college, I took the plunge and bought a lathe. After building a little confidence, I ordered the castings for the Myfordboy Steam Engine and it was my first serious machining project. I cannot properly express the joy and sense of accomplishment I felt when I did the final assembly of that engine and saw it come to life.

[@mrpete222]

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[@IslandHermit]

It saddens me that your heat-engine videos don't do well because I find them fascinating. Thanks for not giving up on them completely. I look forward to the remaining installments of the series.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@johnquinn3899]

Thanks Mr Pete - very interesting. Looking forward to seeing the engine run.

[@toddlfrank]

I like to watch the videos. Because I made one of these in high school vocational machine trades class. I’ve been a Machinist since 1983.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@bigalremington]

Such a treat, Mr. Pete. Never a dull moment on your videos. I always learn, watching them, and appreciate the time you take in doing them.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@samshublom8761]

Nice and very rare little engine! I look forward to seeing it run.

[@robertwalker7457]

I am keen on Stirling engines so I will be watching anything that you have thanks very much.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@jodydoakes8754]

"oh, and I forgot to say" got me a D grade on a speech at ISU speech class. Thanks for the video. Continually amazed by those old guys who invented so much.

[@davidjdecesare9929]

Dave DeCesare Very interesting I will watch the next two video to see it run. I also enjoy old equipment and yes find that people don't care about it.

[@millomweb]

You're good at opening valves and letting fluids come out - first the coolant and secondly the fuel- into the preheat dish !

[@PALM311]

I have to tell you You certainly did not pay top dollar for that engine! Lol I would give you three times what you gave for that engine without even breathing hard! Great video Pete I love these engines always have! anything to do with Stirling or steam engines. I’m there!

[@mrpete222]

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[@bcbloc02]

Can't wait to see this thing running a dynamo and some light bulbs to test that 1/45hp

[@mediocremaker2718]

Looking forward to more videos about this! I didn't even know i was interested in hot air engines until seeing this video. I hope to get the patented Mr. Pete In Depth Explanation and ultimately see it run. Even better would be followup where he makes a working model of his own design. This is the kind of project I'd like to try and build. Thank you for persisting Mr. Pete!

[@G1951-w1y]

Intrigued by this hundred year old technology. We may need it again soon. Thanks Mr. Pete, great stuff.

[@MrShobar]

why?

[@geckoproductions4128]

In the words of Mr. Spock "FASCINATING"

[@angelramos-2005]

Most certainly appreciated,Sir.Back to basics.Wait for part 2.Thank you.

[@mrpete222]

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[@2dividedby3equals666]

Very interesting engine. I think it would be a really neat project. Thanks for sharing Mr. Peterson, take care!!!

[@daveticehurst4191]

Great video Lyle. Thanks for posting it.

[@donsengine3158]

Don's Engine says.. cool engine! Cant wait to see the rest of this series.

[@nigesbasementworkshop9541]

I watched and enjoyed your steam engine videos. So much so, four of my videos show three of your designs that I built working. Super little designs that are a joy to build, thanks.

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

Standing by for next installment.

[@richardbrobeck2384]

thank you MR Pete Far as that engine goes I bet when they were made they were as common as dirt and I have seen pop corn machine that used one and the other engine is the bigger brother Hit and Miss engine .

[@mrpete222]

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[@Duckfarmer27]

Lyle - Good video. Just sent the link to my grandson. Two years ago we had a simple Stirling engine just about complete for his science fair at school - then COVID hit. Finally restarting the science fair this March, so we are going to finish it up. I just sent him the link to this video so we can talk about a more complex engine. Previously he made a wobbler that we powered with compressed air so he could explain how a simple steam engine worked. First practical metal lathe work he did was building that. I'm glad he (and his younger sister) enjoy working in the shop with me and learning a bit about wood and metal work. Keep up the good work, much appreciated.

[@mrpete222]

Keep working with those young kids. That is great

[@tompuckett9937]

Thanks mr. Pete! I have absolutely no knowledge of small engines like these but as always another great and interesting video!!! I watch all your videos and pass some of them on to some of my special? friends. Always learn something from your lessons. Thanks…..

[@mrpete222]

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[@leeroyholloway4277]

Smoke, fire, noise...... This is going to be FUN!

[@paulhunt598]

Lyle, I am virtually uninformed about these engines. I am not motivated adequately to research them on my own. Your video series will be my formal introduction. I am counting on you to do a thorough enough job to peak my interest. I don't want another hobby, but you are ramping up my interest. I may soon be buying engines that I don't need, and if I do, I will blame you! Keep up the series.

[@mrpete222]

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[@st33lers1000]

If you did decide to sell any of your sterling engines, I would be very interested. I am an engineering teacher for a high school, and would love to be able to display and explain the process to my students.

[@steveparker8723]

Good to see another video on this engine.

[@modtwentyeight]

Very interesting explanation. Thank you Mr. Pete. Awaiting part 2 - and 3?

[@hitnmiss49]

I am currently building one of these from Myfordboy's castings.

[@mrpete222]

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[@CSWeldFab]

Good morning Sir. I was waiting for this. I like these little engines. I'm glad you were able to find more information on it. 1/45th of a HP could really make the marionettes shake!

[@mrpete222]

lol

[@wktodd]

I would say it used kerosene (paraffin) and the height is to provide the pressure to atomise the fuel in a similar way to the air pressure is used n a hurricane lamp I think Gasoline was be too fluid (thin) for those valves .

[@CraigLYoung]

Thanks for sharing Mr. Pete !

[@garthbutton699]

I was wondering when you were going to get back to the Essex,thanks for the video🤗😎🤗😎

[@Dudleymiddleton]

Interesting little machine! The water cooling system is quite ingenious - It reminds me of when I worked in a boatyard 30 odd years ago building canal narrowboats that required about 4 to 6 inches of concrete in the bottom of them for stability, and used a few tractor weights here and there to trim the level of the boat, but the old concrete mixer we had used a gasoline "old thumper" engine ( I seem to remember - maybe it was paraffin or red diesel) with a pot of water atop the cylinder head to literally boil the heat away, and had to keep an eye on the water level and top it up

[@mrpete222]

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[@mayfieldca]

The engine was probably a Lister model D, I think about 1.25 hp

[@100yojimbo]

Really well explained hope you get it running 🤞. Thanks for the video looking forward to watching part 2 and 3 😁😁👍

[@thomvogan3397]

Don't know why there isn't more interest in these remarkable engines as they helped power the industrial revolution. Although they couldn't produce as much power as a similar sized steam engine they were a safer alternative as the early boilers had a bad habit of blowing up and killing workers. Due to only needing a heat differential to operate and thanks to advances in material science the Stirling engine is making a comeback. Nasa has developed some extremely efficient models to operate in space and the Swedish navy's newest submarines run on Stirling engines where their low noise output is advantageous. I for one find all of your videos fascinating. Thank you

[@mrpete222]

Thank you very much

[@ellieprice363]

A hen would be safe on her nest if one of these engines was attempting to pull her off.

[@gabewhisen3446]

Such a cool engine

[@jimc4731]

I think you should clean it up and get it brass plated, then set it next to your easy chair by the fireplace with an ash tray on top of the water cooler! 🤣🤭 JIM😘

[@mrpete222]

lol

[@mattthescrapwhisperer]

Looking forward to seeing it run!

[@llapmsp]

Looking forward to see it run.

[@sallybrokaw6124]

There was a lubricator manufacturer by the name Essex. Might be cool to find a small one and put it on your engine. Al B.

[@elsdp-4560]

Thank you for sharing. Enjoyed.👍👀

[@mrpete222]

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[@charlessalsman7709]

I think one of the first videos I saw of yours was a steam cylinder. Would love to purchase one of your works of engineering art.....

[@petermcneill80]

Brilliant 😁

[@RustyInventions-wz6ir]

As always mr Tubelcain produce outstanding videos. One day maybe my videos will be of some standard. Thanks for your videos. It's very good

[@mrpete222]

You can do it!

[@mrpete222]

I just subscribed

[@farmalltomf]

Nice!

[@bobvines00]

Lyle, this is a very interesting video and I look forward to the following two in this short series. It's a shame that you have to allow the KZbin statistics to keep you from making the videos that _you_ are interested in, along with your standard videos. I must be part of the minority that enjoys your steam engine and other engine videos -- it doesn't matter whether you're making an engine or a tool, the techniques still apply, even if the particular project is something I never plan on making. Also, videos like _this_ one that are purely "educational" without "machining content" are still valuable because they are interesting and apply to the following videos (& MyfordBoy's videos too ;) for anyone interested in attempting to building an engine like this.

[@mrpete222]

Thank you very much

[@tom87pate]

Mr. Pete sir, you've got a "real gem" of a KZbin channel and we all very much enjoy it. Are you familiar with the KZbin channel called Old Steam Powered Machine Shop? If not, I'd urge you to check it out because it's a "real gem" too. A fellow named Dave Richards has an entire machine shop powered by steam and line shaft. I personally find any type of old motors very fascinating.

[@mrpete222]

Thank you. Yes I watch the channel. In fact I have met Dave

[@grapsorz]

that is a sterling engine. only thing is that the cold and hot side is flapped from the normal configuration. and the displacer is normally driven with a rod thru the piston, not externally.

[@mrpete222]

Yes, watch my many other videos about Sterling engines

[@Radiotexas]

Fascinating!

[@christurley391]

Thanks for the video.

[@solarcitygarage]

I would love to own one of your engines!

[@richardhutchinson4016]

Would be neat to put this on top of a wood burning stove to power a fan. If you could move the radiator far enough away to maintain temperature differential.

[@ellieprice363]

Why on top of the stove where it receives excessive heat? Seems like that defeats the necessity of a temperature differential.

[@bobfuller2082]

Optimus stoves use a preheat cup like your showing!

[@MrShobar]

Also used in a whole group of kerosene-fueled appliances.

[@millomweb]

I think the 'displacer' IS a piston. "wrist pin" - aka gudgeon pin aka piston pin

[@danbreyfogle8486]

I am excited about seeing part 2. This is very interesting. So you mentioned you "natural prime" and when you were in it. So does that mean you are in our "un-natural prime" now? I ask because you seem to get a lot done and it takes a bit of energy to keep moving forward. No reply needed, just being cute!

[@mrpete222]

I am now like a piece of raw steel. Unprimed

[@rafaelpuerta8613]

Buen video, quiciera diagramas para hacer uno más grande, lo puedes vender?

[@CSWeldFab]

I believe he found this engine at an auction. The manufacture date was 1903 on this particular model.

[@bestfriendhank1424]

I was depressed that I didn’t hear any crickets in the background

[@chattonlad9382]

Was anyone else screaming at the screen, You haven't turned the Kero valve off 😀

[@trialnterror]

Petebay some models?

[@mrpete222]

Coming soon

[@tenlittleindians]

Great find! You would have needed to let a few more moths out of your wallet if I'd have been at that auction. Have you seen the scented lamp oil you can purchase for kerosene lamps? It might be an option for demonstrating this engine indoors around people that hate the smell of regular kerosene.

[@RRaucina]

Good idea to clear out some inventory. But I don't think you are quite ready to croak yet. Or did your wife make you do it?

[@mrpete222]

Self impose, my wife never makes me do anything

[@charlesspringer4709]

Model T has no water pump.

[@stanburdick9708]

Most all good patents were developed back east...........

[@componenx]

Is there an "unnatural prime"? LOL!

[@SkylersRants]

I know it doesn't, but it almost looks like someone scrawled "let's go Brandon" on the edge of that table! :)

[@cns688]

Rant and Rave ? Whats new.................LOL

[@millomweb]

Part one of a two part or three part series - you're not sure, are you, Tubey (It's very risky trying to predict the future - look how often the expert weathermen get it wrong !)

[@kiloton1920]

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