Hi from Papakura in New Zealand

[Alan CharlestonParticipant @alancharleston78882]

Hi,

I've been mucking about with steam engines for the last 10 years or so and have made about a dozen or so of them. They all work OK but my only attempt at making a Stirling engine (Manfreds 2-90M) failed so I suppose my skill level is only average.

The first project I made was actually Gallileo's Escapement by John Wilding which I successfully completed. About 12 years ago started on his 8 day weight driven wall clock. I struck a problem and put it aside to have a bit of a think about it. A couple of weeks ago I started on it again and have realised I'm not sure where all the bits go in relation to each other as there are no GA plans in the book and the photos don't show the crucial bits.

Up till now I have been a member of the HMEM website but they don't deal with clocks much. I see that this site does so here I am.

Regards,

Alan C.

[Alan CharlestonParticipant @alancharleston78882]

[Aircooled ArchieParticipant @aircooledarchie31189]

G’day mate
I’m new here myself but the members here have been very welcoming and I think I’ve learned more here in a few days than I have in a few years.

Cheers Archie

[Chris Evans 6Participant @chrisevans6]

Welcome Alan, I know nothing about clocks but lots of people on here do. Someone will be along that does know but if not post under the clocks heading to get their attention. Chris.

[Neil LickfoldParticipant @neillickfold44316]

Hi Allan, I have a friend with a Myford super7 , he is also in Papakura. Send me a PM and I'll see if Bill is near by and may be able to share knowledge between.

Neil Lickfold, Hamilton NZ

[Ian S CParticipant @iansc]

Allan, hi from Canterbury (NZ), if I can find the Manfreds 2-90M Stirling Engine, I'll see if I can sort out what the problems may be.

Had a look at the motor, looks an ideal one for a starter.  A well fitted piston, minimum friction, minimum leaks.

Ian S C

Edited By Ian S C on 29/12/2016 11:46:49

[Alan CharlestonParticipant @alancharleston78882]

Hi All,

Thanks for the welcome.

Regards,

Alan C.

[Harry WilkesParticipant @harrywilkes58467]

Hello and welcome.

H

[Neil WyattModerator @neilwyatt]

Hello Alan, and welcome to the forum.

Neil

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