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Several people had suggested my Mamod triple could use another, or a heavier flywheel.
Last Friday afternoon, I decided to find out.......
I`ve had a few P/bkt vid upload problems.........
But, this has been viewed 9 times before I`ve posted it!
mc_mc
"Who needs a flywheel?" indeed.
It does look great though.
Does the engine always self start now it's got the third cylinder? I notice that it did a few times on your video.
Do you have any more plans for it?
Wallace
Great video
I certainly don't see a need for a 2nd flywheel.
Nice runner that one
Stilldrillin
mc_mc wrote:
"Who needs a flywheel?" indeed.
It does look great though.
Does the engine always self start now it's got the third cylinder? I notice that it did a few times on your video.
Do you have any more plans for it?
Thanks for your comment, Wallace.
It is self starting, 95% of the time.
Future plans?
Ah! Well. Hmmm. Errrrr.......
Yes.......
Classic
I think the general rule of thumb is: the more cylinders, the less you need a flywheel.
As I see it, the flywheel is there to keep the crank turning between power strokes. With the configuration you have in that engine, it's almost always on a power stroke.
Peter.
Sandman
Excellent experiment and a real eye opener.
Smart thinking mate.
Stilldrillin
Sandman wrote:
Excellent experiment and a real eye opener.
Smart thinking mate.
Thanks Sandy!
I get much pleasure from the new camera, & vids I take at the time.
I took a dozen or so.......
If no-one`s bored yet, here`s a couple more.......
Griffin
Very interesting, I wonder if there would be a difference if the engine was under load, as the flywheel will store some enertia
MooseMan
I could watch that all day....great videos, beautiful engine.
johnreid
That is thinking outside of the box, quite an original thought.
I doubt that a single cylinder would run well without one. I believe that the power stroke of an opposing piston makes up for the flywheel which is to create momentum. I like the video, the engine, and the thinking.
James
That's bloody brilliant!
Great video and commentry
I want one
Lewis
Excellent stuff mate Really does sound nice as well
Video quality is good as well mate
if you ever did need a heavier flywheel you would need an sp5 one mate as its the biggest mamod make
See your protecting those fingers as well
bessytractor
I think its brilliant, and question why Mamod never took the plunge
mogogear
Wonderful job- I love the narration... thanks for sharing---
I assume flywheels are need to store potential energy when belts transfer power to work loads.........
Stilldrillin
I guess I need something to drive!
Another engine?
Little SEL......... Or D20?
I`ve got dental floss!
Hmmmm.........
Reid
Ha ha!
Viewed this thread and your videos an hour ago and left comment on the main video.
David, tis brilliant, brilliant as can be!
Kudos for showing a unique angle and for this finely thought out engine mod.
What a beauty and what a fine runner!
the pianner bananner
Stilldrillin
Thanks Reid.....
As I say, within the confusion, it`s all an experiment.......
