I appreciate your comment and I couldn't agree more, I have loved all things mechanical since I was a child. I still want to know how and why things work. Maybe through your channel and mine we can inspire the next generation to always be curious. Thank you again

Hi Mr. Thomas, I really like this little engine, I am hoping that Mr. Jin will release one of his tractors without an engine so we can give this "little engine that can" an opportunity to run and have a true purpose. I enjoy how well it runs and the slow speed that it will idle at.

I was pretty impressed too 🙂

Thank you for watching and commenting. I wish I had the confidence built up (and the editing ability) to make better videos. You're entered to win the "custom" stirling engine

Hi Felix, start at the batteries (check the output) check to make sure you have voltage through the switch, if you have power to the ignition coil, check the hall effect pickup, unplug it and plug it back in (if it sparks, your pickup is bad (stuck closed)) if you unplug it and use a test lead on the coil side of the plug to mimic the hall effect opening and closing the circuit and have no spark, I would guess that your coil has failed. I hope this helps, if you have any other questions or if I can describe it in a better way just let me know.

I appreciate your interest and your encouraging comment. You're on the board! I hope that the new owner loves it!

I bought this engine from Stirlingkit.com If you use discount code Steam212 at checkout it will save you 10%

Hi David, I like this little M12B engine honestly, I replaced the main bearings because of the amount of play (slop) that they had. If you are not afraid of getting in there and tweeking and tuning on the timing of the ignition, the camshaft, and the ignition I wouldn't have any concerns aside from the main bearings. I tend to over oil anything that moves, but it is easier to clean an oily engine than to machine replacement parts. Try to remember that it is a "scale" engine and all aspects still apply like power, longevity and maintenance. Much like anything, if you take care of it and don't abuse it, it will be there again tomorrow. Thank you for your question, interest, and commenting. If I can help with anything else just ask. If you check our other videos we take this one all the way down and go all the way through it.

@@steam212 that second vidéo was super Good i like it those trick For sealing the water cooling the guy from warped perception has this engine crankcase floded wit water cosing a hydro lock on the flat horizontale m12 sealing this was on m'y list of thing To mod

@@davidlavergnelacasse2356 After a few refinements (in my best Thomas the tank engine voice) this has proven to be a really decent engine. In the video before our last one, it makes an appearance and gets right to work testing the generator on the showman's engine.

@@steam212 Yes I saw this wow this Little engine running that big generator was very impressive is this 12v dc?

@@davidlavergnelacasse2356 I can't give you an honest answer on the available output of the big generator. I built it years ago out of a 120 starter

Hi Alexandre, I cannot give you an honest answer on the power rating of this little engine. I would assume that it would need to be geared down quite a bit in order to drive a model car. Thank you for your interest and your question.

Hi Wahoo, you're exactly right, I don't think I ever said anything about the gap. I'll go out and check on a couple of them. I know that I usually open mine up a bit but some of these plugs are, let's just say, less than decent to start with. The center electrode has been way off center on a few of them. If you get a chance to watch the video on the twin cylinder tractor, it came with a "custom offset" plug.

I came out to the shop and checked a couple of them for you. .030 .032 and .035 thousandths of an inch are what I have adjusted these to on 3 different model engines. I hope this helps you out, keep me posted 👍

@@steam212 Thanks man, I appreciate your going to the effort. I think mine is at least 45, which I thought was a bit extreme.