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Hit-Miss Engines

Hit-Miss Engines Links

Exerpts from The Complete Guide to Stationary Gas Engines by Mark Meincke
- History - 1
- History - 2
- Image of low voltage igniter

Propose
Provide a load for the engine to show the effect of a load. Viewers can increase and decrease the load and see the effect on the engine ;-))
- ie - more frequent power strokes as load increases :-))
  1. an automotive 12 volt alternater/regulator
    driving a variety of (switchable) 12 volt lamps.
  2. an ice cream maker (commercial) needs too much cream ;-))
  3. a water pump for a water fall, valve controls water flow?
  4. a grind wheel for sharpening stuff ;-)) Load motor by sharpening stuff

A fun series of YouTube videos


If you have comments or suggestions, Send e-mail to Ed Thelen at ed@ed-thelen.org

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Originated April 3, 2012
Updated April 11, 2012