PM Research Kits

An ideal project for the beginning model builder. Easy to assemble and runs very well. All machining has been done for you. A dry fuel platform and a test quantity of "ESBIT" dry fuel is supplied. Denatured alcohol also works well as a fuel for Stirling Cycle Engines.

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Bore 1/2 inch Stroke 3/4 inch Double Acting

Often adapted for small marine applications, this engine has a simple but unique porting system. The head oscillates as it runs swinging the port holes from inlet to exhaust.

A great novice engine as well as fun for the experienced enthusiast. This kit comes all machined for easy assembly. All hardware, gasket material, brass bar stock and 6 sand castings plus complete working drawings are included.

Total Height: 4-1/2 inch Flywheel diameter is 2-1/4 inch

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Working Model Stationary Steam Mill KIT

FULLY MACHINED

Bore 1/2 inch Stroke 3/4 inch Double Acting

This engine is similar to those used to provide line shaft power to factories and mills in the 1800's. The line shafts conveyed the power to machinery via pulleys and flat leather belts.

With a 2-1/4 inch flywheel and an overall length of 6 inches, this kit is fully machined for easy assembly. Either way all hardware, gasket material, bar stock, and 9 sand castings plus complete working drawings are included.

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Bore 1 inch, Stroke 1 1/2 inch, Double Acting

Long a mainstay of the Pennsylvania and New York oil fields, these engines can still be found in use today, although most have been converted to halfbreed gas engines.

This 1/8 scale replica has a 12 inch overall length and a 6 1/2 inch diameter flywheel. The kit comes complete with 18 sand castings, all the brass bar stock, gasket material, screws, etc. required and complete working drawings.

This kit is a machinist's delight no matter whether you are a pro or an amateur. The satisfaction of seeing this engine run with all its moving parts operating is reward enough, but watching the fascination of others who see it work is truly gratifying.

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Bore 1/2 inch, Stroke 3/4 inch, Double Acting

Often adapted for small marine applications, this engine has a simple but unique porting system. The head oscillates as it runs, swinging the port holes from inlet to exhaust.

A great novice engine as well as fun for the experienced enthusiast. This kit comes all machined for easy assembly or as a casting kit for the machinist.

Kit complete with 6 easy machining aluminum castings, all required hardware, gasket material, brass bar stock and working drawings.

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Bore 1/2 inch, Stroke 3/4 inch, Double Acting

This engine is similar to those used to provide line shaft power to factories and mills in the 1800s. The line shafts conveyed the power to machinery via pulleys and flat leather belts.

With a 2 1/4 inch flywheel and an overall length of 6 inches, this kit will make a great project for the machinist with a small lathe.

This kit comes complete with 9 easy machining aluminum castings, all required hardware, gasket material, brass and steel bar stock and working drawings.

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Bore 1/2 inch, Stroke 3/4 inch, Double Acting

This engine is similar to those used to provide line shaft power to factories and mills in the 1800's. The line shafts conveyed the power to machinery via pulleys and flat leather belts.

With a 2 1/4 inch flywheel and an overall length of 6 inches, this kit will make a great project for the machinist with a small lathe. It is also available fully machined for easy assembly if you desire. Kit complete with 9 easy machining bronze and iron castings, all required hardware, gasket material, brass and steel bar stock and working drawings.

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Bore 5/8 inch, Stroke 7/8 inch, Double Acting

This is a 1/8 scale model of an original engine manufactured by the Orr & Sembower Co. of Reading, PA. The original engine was a six H.P. class "F" engine. You may wish to purchase a reprinted copy of their original literature from our book list on page 38 of our catalog.

The original engine we scaled this from came out of a nitroglycerin plant. It was used to mix the acids and glycerin for making nitro. Even after gas engines and electric motors became commonplace, steam engines were considered much more dependable. When mixing, they couldn't stop; for if they did, it was time to run for your life. With the boiler in the distance and high torque at low RPSs, the steam engine was much safer.

This makes a beautiful model that you will be proud to own. But please don't make your own nitro plant. We like having you as a customer.

Kit complete with bronze and iron castings, all required hardware, gasket material, bar stock and complete working drawings. Cast aluminum base platform.

Weight 5.10 lbs

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Bore 1 1/2 inch, Stroke 2 1/2 inch , Double Acting

This is the horizontal sister to our #4 engine. Both engines were sold as casting kits by the Chas. A. Strelinger Co. of Detroit, MI. Both were rated at 1/4 H.P.You may wish to acquire a reprinted copy of an 1895 Strelinger Catalog from our book list. Wow! Our second full size engine! You could build either one or both!The total height is 7 1/2", the total length is 18 inches, the total width is 8 inches and the flywheel diameter is 6 7/8 inches.

Kit complete with cast iron and bronze castings, all required hardware, gasket material, bar stock and complete working drawings.

Weight 35.00 lbs

Note $20.00 Bill NOT included. It was placed in picture for reference.

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Bore 1 1/2", Stroke 2 1/2", Double Acting

This is a replica of a rare old steam engine used for various small portable power applications a century ago. This engine was sold as a casting kit in 1895 by the Chas A. Strelinger Co. of Detroit, MI. The castings were made by their foundry, the Leland & Faulconer Mfg. Co., Detroit, MI. It was rated then as 1/4 H.P. You may wish to acquire a reprinted copy of their 1895 catalog from our book list. Think of it! A full-size working engine that you have built. A machinist's delight! The total height is 19 inches and the flywheel diameter is 6 7/8 inches.

Kit complete with cast iron and cast bronze castings, all required hardware, gasket material, bar stock and complete working drawings.

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Bore 1/2" Stroke 3/4" (X2) Twin Cylinder Double Acting

This unique engine has forward, reverse and speed control capabilities, using a single lever which can be servo operated for radio control. Think of it. Just one servo does all of this! Stop! Go Forward! Go Aft! And control the speed in both directions!

This engine features a cast bronze base and frames, plus oilite bronze sleeve bearings on the crank shaft and piston rod. The crank pin bearings are machined from solid bronze which run on a ground pin. It also has a precision ground stainless steel piston rod with "O" ring seals. The light weight aluminum cylinders are hard anodized to give you long wear.

Approximate dimensions are 2-1/2" high, 4-1/2" wide and 3-1/8" long parallel to the shaft. The crankshaft is 3/16" diameter precision ground stainless steel. The steam inlet and outlet are both threaded 3/16-40

NOTE: Assembly Required.

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This boiler is offered in 1/12 scale to go with our machine shop tools. The boiler is constructed of copper and the firebox is steel with 14 aluminum castings consisting of the following: front, back, door frame, 6 doors, 4 draft knobs and a stack transit

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Put life into your steam engines, run them on live steam. What a sight! This boiler will easily run one of our well constructed #2, #3 or #5 steam engines for light-duty use and demonstration purposes.

Popular around the turn of the century because of their simplicity and small floor space.

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Package of 1 oz. Silver solder and flux.

You can belt this dynamo to any of our steam engines and produce power for your miniature factories or light your small villages. This is reminiscent of a vintage open frame dynamo used for lighting in early factories.

This Dynamo comes as a machined kit with a cast iron frame. The frame has mounting ears and two aluminum end caps to contain the magnet, armature and brushes. You can paint this to suit your requirements. It will take about 2 hours to paint and assemble.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Speed: 5300 rpm

Voltage: 10 VDC @ 10 watts

Voltage no load: 12 VDC

Max. Current: 2.4 Amps

Dimensions: 2-3/8"W x 3-1/2"L x 2-1/4"H

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You can belt this dynamo to any of our steam engines and produce power for your miniature factories or light your small villages. This is reminiscent of a vintage open frame dynamo used for lighting in early factories.

This Dynamo comes as an unmachined kit with a cast iron frame. The frame has mounting ears and two aluminum end caps to contain the magnet, armature and brushes. You can paint this to suit your requirements. It will take about 10-15 hours to machine and assemble.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Speed: 5300 rpm

Voltage: 10 VDC @ 10 watts

Voltage no load: 12 VDC

Max. Current: 2.4 Amps

Dimensions: 2-3/8"W x 3-1/2"L x 2-1/4"H

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ATTENTION MODEL MACHINISTS: Now you can build a stirling engine from a kit. At the request of many model builders, we are pleased to offer our famous Glassworks Engine as a machinist kit. Needs machined.

You can easily show off your hard work by showing the pistons at work. Look inside the glass cylinders at the Stirling Cycle principle in action. This engine is extremely interesting to watch, and runs at speeds up to 1500 RPM. This is a hard combination to beat. A Pyrex hot cap, replaceable Pyrex power cylinder, gyro-quality ball bearings, bronze flywheel, aluminum cooling fins, and sand cast aluminum frame are only a few of the outstanding features incorporated into this engine. The completed Glassworks kit measures 7-1/2" x 4" x 3-1/2".

A sample quantity of ESBIT dry fuel is supplied with the engine. Denatured alcohol also works well as a fuel for this engine. For those persons who prefer using denatured alcohol, we have developed a handy burner, STOCK #90, which is available for a small additional charge, and can be found on the SOLAR ENGINE ACCESSORIES PAGE.

BUILD YOUR OWN STIRLING ENGINE TODAY!

Needs to be MACHINED.