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Two Cylinder 90 Degree V Engine

Bore 1.875", Stroke 2.000"
Rated 2hp
400RPM 120 PSI
Stephensen Reverse
Weight with pump 48 lb

The design requires no-castings and all lathe work can be done on a 9 inch lathe plus some milling. The cylinders can be made of cast iron or steel.

The main bearing, crank bearings and eccentric bearings are all ball-bearings. The cross head bearings are Torrington Needle Bearings. The crosshead guides are of trunk design.

The cylinder drains are connected by piping for convenient discharge during engine warm-up. The cylinders are wood lagged. A displacement type lubricator is included in the plans.

The Feed water pump is driven by a timing belt at 1/3 engine speed and was designed for quiet operation, the travel of the ball checks are controllable and the valve housing is removable with an O-ring seal.

Plans Package

The plans are on "D" size sheets 22 by 34 Inches of professional quality. The engine requires 6 sheets and the feed-water pump 1 sheet

Instruction sheets are included for some details where machining sequence or hints might be helpful. 16 pictures taken during construction and two color photos are also included.

Complete plans and Instruction

Engine #8 $19.95

Feed-water pump $6.95

Engine and Pump Combination $24.95

See Ordering Information for details.

Engine Number 8
This is an engine suitable for a small steamboat.