Plan.Build Candle Power Engine.No Steam.Run Meccano Start Price USD 4.97 Current Price USD 4.97 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, October 10, 2008 End Time Friday, October 17, 2008 Location Port Alberni, British Columbia See more about 'Plan.Build Candle Power Engine.No Steam.Run Meccano' Description cannyscotsman store Plan.Build Candle Power Engine.No Steam.Run Meccano Description:                                                          PLAN BUILD CANDLE POWER ENGINE The flame of an ordinary candle is the sole source of power in this amazing little engine wh9ich you can hbuild from these plans.The engine resembles a horizontal type gasoline engine except for a hinged trapdoor at the head of the cylinder.Actuated by a cam on the crankshaft this trapdoor opens and the candle flame is sucked into the cylinder.A vacuum then forms when the flame is cut off by the trap door closing,drawing the piston upward in the power stroke.The cycle is then repeated. Quite an amazing little engine which develops enough power to drive Erector models or similar items and other toys.No fuel except the candle flame is needed. You need some lathe and metal working skills to build this great little model.No castings are needed which simplifies the work.You will construct an engine which will amaze and delight all who see it in operation with its unique candle flame and trapdoor mechanism. The original plan is in the public domain and we have enlarged and copied it for your use.Our version is copyright. I have many more interesting items for sale.check out my other auctions. Place a Bid!