Steam Engine Build/Shaft

Steam Engine Build Instructions

=Description=

The crankshaft is supported by two pillow block bearings and supports. In the single cylinder engine model it mates with a single crank arm. One end of the crank shaft is attached to a flywheel. The other end can be used for work output, such as driving an alternator or generator.

The crankshaft consists of two parts:


 * Crankshaft drive element
 * Crankshaft flywheel element

=CAD=

Drive Element

Crankshaft Element

=Drawing=



=Instructions=

Cut two lengths of 1.0" diameter steel shaft:


 * 1) One with a length of 5.0"
 * 2) Second with a length of 8.0"

Neither of these lengths is critical and can be adjusted to whatever length is needed for a particular installation.