The noise is the lack of insulation :)
pity you didnt get that sigma gearbox that was adapted already
that would have been very cheap solution for a 5 speed.
Steam engine! you wont need any gearbox with one of those!

http://cyclonepower.com

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Thanks Graham, I will contact you tomorrow night.

I know hey Dave, that wouldn't have been a bad option the sigma box. I wonder who ended up with it?

I've thought about direct drive for steam and with the right engine design it's possible. Problem is you usually have a steam engine with 20hp that might produce 200ft/lbs. I have been trying to come up with a design that can match closer to the horsepower of an ice engine for quicker acceleration. That's the goal at the moment. I'm trying to achieve that by either gearing a large torquey engine which will transfer to ice rpms with a gear and that way maintain a gearbox. If I maintain a gearbox, it will give me the chance to idle in neutral and run a small alternator and even aircon depending on how powerful it is. Rather than relying on being in motion to be able to recharge the battery or use aircon whil stationery.

Other option is a faster spinning engine that operates above typical steam engine speeds of 500-900 rpms. Still though with that design a gearbox will be handy in order to reduce steam usage at higher speeds.

I've only just worked on the idea that a gearbox would be beneficial cause it also allows revving of the engine and dumping of the clutch to get you off the line that bit quicker. Providing I match revs similar to an ICE. If it works well then next step would be finding the perfect gearbox match for the steam engine.

I am working on a design that meets half way between the piston engine and a turbine. Turbine is no good for cars as it needs to reach very high speeds before making any power. And if you dump load onto a turbine too early, steam will just pass through without being used.

Also, i'm counting on the idea that many early steam guys come up with that is using a condenser to cool the steam down which will cause a vaccuum effect and assist in the power department.

Anyway it's all dreams and theories at the moment! I seriously reckon it's possible.
I know some of my horsepower/torque terms might not be on point. I'm still researching and understanding the correlation between them. 5252rpm thing is interesting and will probably play a role in what i'm trying to do.

Matt

Best all-round engine for a 1000 is the A15, it's light, makes good power and is using the proven overhead valve technology (same as the 2016 Corvette). Once you get the EFI working you'll be amazed how smooth it is

Plus there are 5-speeds available, three different Nissan 5-speeds bolt right up to the A15, such as this one on eBay

56 and 60 series Box choices are there but long in the tooth for most second hand boxes and rebuilt ones have had some casualties of late. gear cog teeth getting stress fractures and some owners have sheared the gears clean.

Matt maybe in your 70s :)




but here is a good site link youre prob aware of?
http://www.steamcar.net/index.html

60 series on Gumtree for $1500! :(

Want a t50 for strength sake as I eventually want to turbo the a15.

Yea i know the one Dave thanks :) got a long way to go I think on the steam idea. Tossing up whether I should try it in a suzuki sierra instead and make it the ultimate adventure vehicle only needing a spark and some logs to get moving. Would be a cool marketing setup for true survival mode lolololol


Still looking for these parts.

Looks like Graham can help me with the pulley and the alt bracket. I'll give you a call this week mate, things been hectic with new bub so might be hard getting down to you.

No one at all got a t50?

Are Dellows still producing them? I see it still on there site but I thought they discontinued or something?

Any advice on which gearbox I should go for as the wiki said there is a few to choose from? I understand i will have to specify which one with the Dellow mob.

Thanks all

Reasonably priced 5 speeds do come up, you just need to be patient.

I just got a 60a for $850 including freight a couple of months ago.

It might be a good idea to check out some Toyota forums for a t50, they're quite common on there.

Dellows are still producing their kits, I believe you just need to ask them about it.

There is a guy called Darren who runs a business called Minor Magic who stocks a pile of T50s for a series conversions.

Give him a ring 02 4884 4123