January 8th, 2010
Compressed Air Powered Engine Complete and Running off Scuba Tank. Briggs and stratton conversion
Here is the finished product of everybodys ideas and input. after weeks of waiting i finaly got my scuba tank certified and filled. I used some simple valves from homedepot to connect my scuba tank to the solenoid. i am thinking of getting a regulator because the the tank puts out 2,250psi unregulated and its hard to maintaine the engine running correctly. the regulator will give me about 300psi which should be enough to give the engine sufficient power and torque. you may have been able to tell from the video that the engine timeing is off, i will work on that.
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January 8th, 2010
dabigjokeoftheday Says :
KA BOOM
KA BOOM
January 8th, 2010
alzcove Says :
that last was …
that last was twords the Honda900fz guy. and also in regards to daveo211 you should be aware that your wrong.. in ALL states of USA including hawaii and alaska, any machine powered with an internal or external DE-compression motor (Note the lack of combustion) you ONLY have to have a slow-moving vehicle Reflective Triangle on it. and as a note it has been that way for over 35 years now, and i VERIFIED that fact myself in 1989 when i built mine and set it up in a hotel lobby in Jefferson city Mo
January 8th, 2010
alzcove Says :
Lack of IQ is no …
Lack of IQ is no excuse for bad manners sir. if a tank of compressed air is ruptured it can and often DOES explode with a force roughly equal to a stick of dynamite and maybe then some depending on the size and volume. so as your momma surely told you, If you don’t know anything about it then don’t talk about it.. kkthxbye
January 8th, 2010
strantor Says :
have you tried …
have you tried connecting it to a load? I am looking for ideas to make a steam powered engine and that’s the problem I keep running into. Nobody shows whether their model will actually power anything (do any work). I really like this idea and I’m not trying to diss you. Have you considered using an air compressor instead of a briggs ICE engine? That’s the idea that I intend to try. see if the compressor will act as a motor if air is forced in the other way. (no idea if it’s feasible). nice. 5/5
January 8th, 2010
WarbabyFox Says :
its under pressure …
its under pressure so it will probably explode.
January 8th, 2010
marzban1234 Says :
this is not my …
this is not my invention. however, my engineering group and i are working an air/electric hybrid system that will be my invention.
January 8th, 2010
mattf1986ut Says :
Great idea,
you …
Great idea,
you have probably seen the videos of the air cars made in france by MDI so they will probably have a world wide patent out for an air car,
but if you built this engine yourself ,
when you have sorted any teething problems,
why not stick it on a fork lift truck sell it with a air compressor,
happy days a fork lift that cost hardly anything to run only the electric for the air compressor to fill the tank,,
if this is your invention you could make a fortune,
January 8th, 2010
honda900fz Says :
your all dick heads …
your all dick heads like wtf if an air tank cracks nothing go’es boom its only air you freaks.
January 8th, 2010
daveo211 Says :
Actually they’re …
Actually they’re quite strong tanks if properly anchored. I doubt very much that any normal traffic accident would rupture the tank. Maybe the lines/regulator though, and that’s if it’s properly mounted and anchored, but if not it will not be pretty like you say. That is why it’s illegal to use that in a vehicle/method of transport not approved by the DOT. I wasn’t disagreeing with you, I was agreeing and stating that it is such a bad idea, it is illegal already.
January 8th, 2010
acidDiesel Says :
daveo211
thats …
daveo211
thats not what i was saying at all …..i no u can transport them…. im saying if u get in a crash with that next 2 u in your car..its not going 2 be pritty
January 8th, 2010
daveo211 Says :
it’s actually …
it’s actually illegal to transport a tank like that in your car. Yes you can bring it home from the place of origin, but that’s it. above that you need a hazardous materials driver’s license, and proper id(those big diamonds with the hazard and number on is showing the level of flammability and or reactivity.
January 8th, 2010
daveo211 Says :
wow so much power, …
wow so much power, you may be able to turn your lollipop and lick it to death. how much does it cost to make that?
January 8th, 2010
acidDiesel Says :
that must go threw …
that must go threw so mush air u will burn way more gas 2 gun a compressor / battery power/ its a goods idea but its not efficient…that and do u rilly want a 3500 psi scuba tank in your car if u get in a crash…..BOOM X.x
January 8th, 2010
thegreatkoua Says :
it work but no power
it work but no power
January 8th, 2010
pivotboy63 Says :
you don’t need a …
you don’t need a scuba tank, you can just go to harbor freight and buy an air tank for like 25 bucks. you can get the solenoid at home depot just get a sprinkler solenoid
January 8th, 2010
Skoda130 Says :
Depends.. Most …
Depends.. Most modern car engine injectors are essentially solenoids.
January 8th, 2010
zintoit Says :
Problem is.. …
Problem is.. solenoids dont last a day on continuous operation. Nice toy though.
January 8th, 2010
kotdrop Says :
ok 2 questions:
1. …
ok 2 questions:
1. How much was the SCUBA tank?
and…
2. Where did you get the solenoid thing to control the air in what used to be the spark plug?
January 8th, 2010
helpfreegasDOTnet Says :
sorry just saw you …
sorry just saw you said you just crack the value a little , very cool job I’m going to make one
January 8th, 2010
helpfreegasDOTnet Says :
your going to kill …
your going to kill yourself that scuba tank is 3000psi get a cheap scuba regulator on ebay and a hose
January 8th, 2010
commando7144 Says :
nice work!
nice work!
January 8th, 2010
playswithorgans Says :
honestly from my …
honestly from my knowledge of steam engines I see two things that will improve both power and efficiency. 1 Oil is your friend make sure you keep your friction as low as possible. 2. Make your solonoid timing shorter as to admit a smaller burst of air into the cylinder. If you plan to take your RPMs up there will not be enough time for the air to exhaust without slowing the return stroke with the timing admitting as much air as you currently have with the duct tape. Good job so far!
January 8th, 2010
marzban1234 Says :
pretty cool huh. i …
hehe
pretty cool huh. i know about the dangers and i take great caution. the lines are rated for 600psi and i only crack the valve on the tank. but im glad to see you care about me
January 8th, 2010
deltafortress Says :
3000psi scuba tank …
3000psi scuba tank WITHOUT a regulator to a 150 psi rated hose or less and a valve after that.
Invest in a book, high pressure is nothing to use improperly, jackleg.
January 8th, 2010
35057 Says :
oh that is frickin …
oh that is frickin cool! Nice work with the solenoid and the metal ducting tape!