A 4 stroke engine can easily be converted, in some ways it is better than the 2 stroke for conversion. There happens to be a discussion about IC engine conversion to steam going on at another forum: (CSEE) CLASSIC STEAM ENGINE ENGINEERING FORUM: http://www.classicsteamengineering.com/index.php?topic...

A two cylinder inline air compressor can be converted to steam engine service very easily, so can almost all gasoline and diesel engines too. There are many plans to do this conversion, some can even be done without any machine shop equipment. The compressor you mention is about 11 cubic inch displa...

The ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code prohibits the use of "Austenitic Stainless Steels" for wetted parts of the boiler. This includes the 200 Series and 300 Series Stainless Steels. The most common stainless steels encountered are Types 304 and 316, probably 90+ % of the stainless steel used is 30...

The earlier Fitch Steamboat was used on the Delaware River, but not in commercial service. I am told that the hull was the same as the boats Washington used to cary his troops across the river to attack the Hessian troops on Christmas eve 1776. The commercial steamboat of 1790 was much larger, and u...

The engine is a little smaller than is typical for that size boat, but you will be able to do fine with your hull & No 10 engine. Cruising around at 4-5 MPH should be easily achievable. The sidewheeler Margaret S has less than one engine horsepower, weighs about 1800 pounds with passengers, and has ...

I didn't mean to imply that the machine doesn't work, just that "I think this machine will never be available commercially". As stated in my previous post, the concepts are sound, but really nothing new. Any engine that must burn oil or gas has to compete with IC engines if it is to be commercially ...

Been waiting years to see a real working model of this engine, nothing yet as far as I can see. A lab demonstration without real performance testing is good for the internet, and maybe hooks a few more invertors, but I think this machine will never be available commercially. The concepts are sound, ...

ASME Code, Power Boilers, General Requirements, PG-59-2, Requirements for Feedwater Connections: "Feedwater shall be introduced into a boiler in such a manner that the water will not be discharged directly against surfaces exposed to gasses of high temperature or to direct radiation from the fire" "...

An iten in another thread you might consider. In the "Engine/Boiler Recommendation" thread the use of bilge keels is outlined for engine/boiler mounting optipns (see section drawing in Engine/Boiler Recommendation). If you do not want bilge keels, then an external flat bar can be used, either way yo...

Ground and chrome plated piston rods are about the best for both corrosion resistance and long packing life. Monel has the same advantages, but costs a small fortune. Ground steel rods can work ok, but some of us use no oil in the engine, so rust would be a problem for these engines. I get ready mad...