The Steamboating Forum

Is it a good steam engine design to machine the cylinders out of 6061 aluminum with 303 stainless-steel cylinder liners?
I'm designing a steam motorbike and any weight savings is always best.
I have access to Stuart drawings for building any size engine.
I need around 2-4 HP.
Any constructive advice is much appreciated.
Thanks,
Giovanni

Interesting article.

Here is a page a I put together a year or so ago with a few Steambikes on it. I've met both of the owners and they both live here in Michigan.

The bike with the vertical single, the owner said it was about 1/4 horsepower. He has videos on YouTube.

The other bike, I never seen it run or anything. He had his steamboat there and was busy with that.

http://www.rogersmachine.net/steamshowcharlton09.html

-Ron

Thank you
Giovanni

You could also contact the publishers of "Live Steam Magazine" for back issues with articles covering steam bikes. I remember one from the '80's or '90's covering David Sarlan's steam bike.