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Re: Steam Cars Safer in Water Accidents? - 15 days ago
Your observation is pure genius! Of course steam cars are much safer in the hands of teen age ne'er-do-wells than other motor cars. Firstly, steam cars are much less likely to simply burst into flames, since they are already on fire by definition. The pressure vessels on most steam cars are often certified and rated for certain pressures, unlike the pressure vessels on non-steamers. As far as sby steveinky - SteamStuff
Re: Semple Engines - 5 weeks ago
Hi Rick: This is the sort of thing I'm interested in. I sent her a message and haven't received a reply. She also has another steam car project with a Brooks engine but no pictures to see so far. Thanks Steveby steveinky - SteamStuff
Semple Engines - 5 weeks ago
I've been looking for a fun steam project, and recent projects have not materialized, or were snatched up before I heard about them. I'm looking at a Semple compound and wonder if anyone here has any experience with Semple engines. My current thoughts are something like a Semple version of a Sentinel Steam Wagon, and if that falls through, my brother has a life boat which would make a dandy steaby steveinky - SteamStuff
Re: Hello - Building my Locomobile Replica - 7 weeks ago
Beautiful work! I'm impressed. 2 big batteries so I'm guessing the boiler is gun fired. Have a great day Steveby steveinky - SteamStuff
Fun looking stanley parts bin speedster on FB - 8 weeks ago
Looks like fun! Notice the SACA badge. Does anyone here know the story behind this car? https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=7291005514247684&set=pcb.6749450115090548by steveinky - SteamStuff
Re: Static Display - 4 months ago
About 50 years ago I looked at that boat somewhere near Traverse City MI. I was drawn to it not only for its svelte appearance but also the rusty patina. I'm not sure if it was in the same place in 1970, but I still like it. Edit, it was on the shore near the south end of the Mackinac bridge!by steveinky - SteamStuff
Unknown steam engine - 4 months ago
This is currently on ebay item #225673521307 At first glance it looks vaguely like a Stanley engine. On closer inspection, it isn't. Note the cast iron frame and no reversing linkage. Any ideas? Have a nice day Steveby steveinky - SteamStuff
Re: Throttle Valve, what to use? - 4 months ago
This should work for you; tried and true with 125 years service record. http://www.stanleymotorcarriage.com/Parts/Throttle.htmby steveinky - SteamStuff
Interesting steam engine on marketplace - 4 months ago
Looks like it's from a steam traction engine. Price seems decent. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2008121589526832/ Good Luck Steveby steveinky - SteamStuff
Re: breaks land speed record by hitting 163mph on steam - 4 months ago
I think the steam would instantly vaporize in the dry hot air. Another reason they may not allow it at Bonneville, is the no pressure vessel rule. As I understand, this is just a giant hi pressure boiler that is actually heated up on its mother ship. I wonder if this could complete a 2 way pass before fizzling out. Have a great day Steveby steveinky - SteamStuff
Re: Some stupid questions... - 5 months ago
Thanks Bill: I guess those condensing boiler efficiency claims are wildly optimistic, based on ideal conditions. What I failed to convey in my question, is that I'm thinking about using the engine exhaust steam in a auxiliary atmospheric engine, or as the final stage in a compound engine. With a steam turbine exhausting into a vacuum, I can see the added efficiency of using a water cooled conby steveinky - SteamStuff
Re: Some stupid questions... - 5 months ago
I was reading about condensing boilers used in heating systems. It seems that to achieve 90% efficiency, the return steam must cool below 130F to condense the water and get that last bit of latent energy out of the steam. The exhaust is so cool that they use plastic vents for the exhaust. It didn't seem like this would have any application in a propulsion system. It dawns on me that the exhaustby steveinky - SteamStuff
Re: Dusty's Experimental Boiler - 5 months ago
Very interesting! I especially like the wobble plate air compressor. Nice work. Have a great day Steveby steveinky - SteamStuff
Permanently Closed? - 5 months ago
Oh no! When did this happen!? Have a nice day Steveby steveinky - SteamStuff
Re: Lane Steamer; C'mon Powerball! - 5 months ago
$265K euros, or about $287,000 USD. Have a nice day Steveby steveinky - SteamStuff
Re: Lane Steamer; C'mon Powerball! - 6 months ago
I did ask for the price, and I received the answer. I will be buying both Powerball and Mega-millions tickets because I'd have to sell the farm to buy it. Perhaps Santa will step up? Have a nice day Steveby steveinky - SteamStuff
Lane Steamer; C'mon Powerball! - 6 months ago
I fell in love with Lane Steamers when I first heard of them years ago when a Lane engine showed up on ebay. I bid but it went over my limit. I read as much as I could find at the time. Recently invigorated by a certain steam event, I keyed "Lane Steamer" into the googles machine, and this popped up. https://www.prewarcar.com/396612-lane-model-15-1909 What a dream car that is! Havby steveinky - SteamStuff
Re: Chicagoland Spring Meet - 7 months ago
Is there enough activity to stick around for 2 days? I can stay for one or 2 days, but if Sunday is just a pack and go day, I'll hit the road early. Thanksby steveinky - SteamStuff
Re: Chicagoland Spring Meet - 8 months ago
Thanks! I drive by on 31 many times a year.by steveinky - SteamStuff
Re: Chicagoland Spring Meet - 8 months ago
I'll be traveling past there on about those dates. What the nearest crossroad to this steam shop? Thanks Steveby steveinky - SteamStuff
Re: Some stupid questions... - 9 months ago
Thanks for the replies. I do see an advantage to the 4 cylinder triple expansion engine in that the low pressure cylinders have staggered crank throws. I think this would allow for greater expansion and smoother operation. There may be little advantage to a quadruple expansion engine, but the SS Milwaukee Clipper has one. Here is a picture I took of the boat a few years ago. The tours don't incby steveinky - SteamStuff
Some stupid questions... - 9 months ago
I'm a new SACA member and am enjoying the very technical stuff in the bulletins. Question #1 What is the advantage of a 4 cylinder triple expansion engine? The Titanic sister ships and USN Montana Class Cruisers apparently used engines of this design. I'm familiar with quadruple and triple expansion engines from the Juniata/Milwaukee Clipper and the SS City of Milwaukee, but I've had never hby steveinky - SteamStuff