I've watched a lot of flame licker videos. But never seen one with such clear and well thought out detective work on the problems with getting them to run well.
That's what bothered me when I tried to find hints as a newbie. Even the fact that it takes most engines 5 or more minutes of preheating before you can even attempt to start one up is a well-guarded secret!
How interseeting, I have never seen a "flame eater" type of engine. exceptional vedio. Oh boy the model engineering show was a treat to see. Amazing colletions. 31 45B
Hi Adrian🙋🏻♂️ tolles Video😎👍🏻 ich kenne das Problem mit Zinkpest an Schwungrädern nur zu gut🫣 wenn du eine Gefriertruhe hast stell das Teil für 6 Stunden rein, danach sollten die Räder von der Welle gehen😉👍🏻
Great video! A flame licker/vacuum engine appears quite a bit different from a stirling cycle. However, much like a stirling engine they are a wonderful well crafted useless piece of machinery. Fascinating stuff! Merry Christmas!
Flamelickers are the Newcomen style of steam engines - all energy input is passed out the chimney, and the friction inside the chimney produces more power than the actual engine does. Unlike stirling engines, these were never used for any actual purpose because they don't have any advantages. But they're loud and fun to look at, so...
NASA is actually looking at pairing a stirling engine with a nuclear reactor to generate electricity on the Moon, so there are some uses for it in niche applications.
I have never heard of this kind of engine before. Very interesting! I wonder how much of a load you could put on the flywheel before the engine stalls? Quite a bit of vibration going on there. You certainly couldn't start them up and then walk away, especially the Rebi R2. On the other hand, the Rebi has better protection for the flame. Love the slow-motion shots. They really give a good view of the operation of the machine. Thank you for this. These little machines are fascinating.
They really don't make alot of power. They also have their favorite operating frequency at which everything is "in rhythm" - as soon as you disturb that by putting a load on it, they'll get into a vicious circle and stall, even if you remove the load. Fascinating nonetheless, as you say.
Just would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays ------- Thank you for the videos of work and drives you take of your Model A ----- really enjoy them ----- Again Merry Christmas ----- Rodney
What a great video! I didn't know this type of engine existed. Now I'm on a search to find one. Do you think if the older one had a flywheel and crankshaft counterbalanced it would run smooth? Thanks for a really well done video. Merry Christmas! Ted
Well, it'd certainly make things better (although it'd probably take alot of counterweight to balance out the long stroke), but since it only makes a short burst of power for about a quarter revolution, it also runs quite rough by nature - and that'd be hard to cancel out. A larger flywheel and more ridgid baseplate would probably be an easier way to tie the thing down.
I would have to agree. You can’t do much about the inter-granular corrosion so I like the aged look it has. It does appear yours is much better balanced and better built. Great stuff!
@@836dmarWell, I did build mine more beefy than the Rebi, but I think the main reason mine appears to run smoother is because its heavier, runs slower and sits on a straight baseplate so it can't wobble about as much.
I've done a bit of research and really didn't find any evidence of flame eaters being used commercially. Since it's an open cycle (unlike e.g. a Stirling engine), they are terribly inefficient.
So, you changed the cam profile, on the vintage flame gulper. Great diagnosis. BUT, why do you think the original cam profile was not correct. Have other mechanisms worn, and you are compensating for something, or did someone else install incorrect cam ?
Well, the Cam roller is pretty corroded and was stuck initially. This may have caused wear, but I can't say if it would have caused the cam pattern to shift into what it was when I got the thing. Maybe I was just too dumb to properly adjust the cam in the first place.
Merry Christmas y'all!
Very interesting and absolutely nothing wrong with it showing it's age. I'd keep it just the way it is. Of course I'm over 50 and have my own "patina"
Not always easy to figure out why it doesn't run. These things have to be spot on. But you did it :)
Seriously! If a steam engine has a tight spot, just increase the pressure a little and let it wear in.
A flame licker... it stops. xD
I wholly agree with your decision to not mess with it. More stuff is ruined in an attempt to make it 1 percent "better" or for cosmetic reasons.
You, my friend are a perfect candidate for a Stanley Steamer vehicle! Months and months of fun and fabrication to follow along!😃
I've watched a lot of flame licker videos. But never seen one with such clear and well thought out detective work on the problems with getting them to run well.
That's what bothered me when I tried to find hints as a newbie. Even the fact that it takes most engines 5 or more minutes of preheating before you can even attempt to start one up is a well-guarded secret!
How interseeting, I have never seen a "flame eater" type of engine. exceptional vedio. Oh boy the model engineering show was a treat to see. Amazing colletions. 31 45B
Hi Adrian🙋🏻♂️ tolles Video😎👍🏻 ich kenne das Problem mit Zinkpest an Schwungrädern nur zu gut🫣 wenn du eine Gefriertruhe hast stell das Teil für 6 Stunden rein, danach sollten die Räder von der Welle gehen😉👍🏻
Ich suche mir mal ein Wochenende, an dem die Eltern nicht da sind, und probiers aus ;)
Those are great machines... I love how they sound. Happy Holidays!
Fascinating projects keep up the good work congratulations from Aotearoa New Zealand 🇳🇿
I still find them fascinating thanks for sharing god bless merry christmas
Interesting machines
Hi Adrian, I hope you are doing well. I can't wait for your next Video.
Hi, I'm fine, my hands are just a little tied at the moment since the final exams are knocking on the door.
Very well done 👍 keep up the great work
Great video! A flame licker/vacuum engine appears quite a bit different from a stirling cycle. However, much like a stirling engine they are a wonderful well crafted useless piece of machinery. Fascinating stuff! Merry Christmas!
Flamelickers are the Newcomen style of steam engines - all energy input is passed out the chimney, and the friction inside the chimney produces more power than the actual engine does. Unlike stirling engines, these were never used for any actual purpose because they don't have any advantages.
But they're loud and fun to look at, so...
NASA is actually looking at pairing a stirling engine with a nuclear reactor to generate electricity on the Moon, so there are some uses for it in niche applications.
Very nice engine
I have never heard of this kind of engine before. Very interesting!
I wonder how much of a load you could put on the flywheel before the engine stalls?
Quite a bit of vibration going on there. You certainly couldn't start them up and then walk away, especially the Rebi R2.
On the other hand, the Rebi has better protection for the flame.
Love the slow-motion shots. They really give a good view of the operation of the machine.
Thank you for this. These little machines are fascinating.
They really don't make alot of power. They also have their favorite operating frequency at which everything is "in rhythm" - as soon as you disturb that by putting a load on it, they'll get into a vicious circle and stall, even if you remove the load.
Fascinating nonetheless, as you say.
"could you make some tea, dear?"
"Yes dear, let me start my engine 20:50 "
Meanwhile, our aircooled model is perfect for all types of miniature BBQ application!
ja toll diese flammenfresser deine ist sehr schön nachgebaut, ich finde auch die sterling motoren sehr interessant... 😉👍👍👍
Die machen aber nicht so einen Radau ;)
Cool die Dinger 😊
Just would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays ------- Thank you for the videos of work and drives you take of your Model A ----- really enjoy them ----- Again Merry Christmas ----- Rodney
very nice
Muy bueno,desde Argentina feliz navidad!!
What a great video! I didn't know this type of engine existed. Now I'm on a search to find one. Do you think if the older one had a flywheel and crankshaft counterbalanced it would run smooth? Thanks for a really well done video. Merry Christmas! Ted
Well, it'd certainly make things better (although it'd probably take alot of counterweight to balance out the long stroke),
but since it only makes a short burst of power for about a quarter revolution, it also runs quite rough by nature - and that'd be hard to cancel out.
A larger flywheel and more ridgid baseplate would probably be an easier way to tie the thing down.
I think it would be a pity to paint the old engine. It looks fine as it is.
I'd be with you if it was at least painted properly. But it's just a basic layer of paint, no primer or anything and keeps flaking off as it sits.
I would have to agree. You can’t do much about the inter-granular corrosion so I like the aged look it has. It does appear yours is much better balanced and better built. Great stuff!
@@836dmarWell, I did build mine more beefy than the Rebi, but I think the main reason mine appears to run smoother is because its heavier, runs slower and sits on a straight baseplate so it can't wobble about as much.
That's mechanic ASMR😅
All this begs the question, did a commercial sized “flame licker” exist and was it efficient??????
Merry Christmas sir. Thank you for all your videos.
I've done a bit of research and really didn't find any evidence of flame eaters being used commercially.
Since it's an open cycle (unlike e.g. a Stirling engine), they are terribly inefficient.
@@AstraWerke Thank you. I guess I should not be surprised by your findings. They are interesting models though. 👍😀
Great video. Are you going to have a Christmas video with you driving around in your car?
I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint
Very interesting contraptions. I wonder if they had any practical or commercial applications?
Not as far as I know
So, you changed the cam profile, on the vintage flame gulper. Great diagnosis. BUT, why do you think the original cam profile was not correct. Have other mechanisms worn, and you are compensating for something, or did someone else install incorrect cam ?
Well, the Cam roller is pretty corroded and was stuck initially. This may have caused wear, but I can't say if it would have caused the cam pattern to shift into what it was when I got the thing. Maybe I was just too dumb to properly adjust the cam in the first place.
@@AstraWerke Thanks for the follow-up !! I would NEVER consider you "too dumb" :)
Wäre es möglich das die laufrichtung andersrum gedacht war?
Je nachdem wie man die Nocke einstellt, entscheidet sich die Laufrichtung des Motors.
Darf man fragen welches treffen das war?
Modelldampftage in Lauf a.d. Pegnitz