<HTML>The url to an extract from the White Cliffs Solar Steam project report and a link to purchase the full report is
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membres.lycos.fr]
Lots of detail on the solar collector, steam generator and engine system.
The engine apparently ran well once the correct materials and design for the piston operated bash valves were developed.
According to the engine technician the worst failure occured when one of the cylinders failed as the other two working cylinders just keep running and rapidly beat the engine into scrap. Other comments were the inlet valves were optimised for a set rpm and the engine when running required earmuffs to be used in the engine room.
I have obtained an older G M 6.71 piston and sleeve with the idea of turning this premade ported unit flow cylinder and all cast iron trunk piston into a small stationary unit. (I'm told newer G M 2 stroke pistons are an aluminum and iron combination)
It's sitting untill I have a few of the existing steam projects out of the way.
Cheers
Mark Stacey</HTML>