Hi Evan
Now that fan is cool, is that you in the photo?
I have casually been looking for a large fan like that to attach to a big old engine I have.
Have any idea where an old one could be found?
Having a big fan off in the distance during a summer BBQ is nice both for the breeze and mosquitoes don’t like it.
The engine is a 1915 Fairbanks Morse “Y” 15hp oil engine. It has an 8 by 12 inch bore and stroke, has 4 foot diameter flywheels with a 7 inch wide rim, it weighs 6600 lb without the trailer and on a good day, takes 45 min to start by hand. This engine runs at Full speed, slower than most car engines idle (@350RPM) and can be set down to idle at about 70 RPM where it makes a very nice Thump…. Thump…. sound from the 5 inch exhaust pipe.
Best,
Tom
Raj
The system will not have its proper response, proper excursion control or ultimate efficiency with the covers removed. Make the covers.
Best,
Tom