cadebytiger
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| posted on 25/10/08 at 03:28 PM |
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example engine
Hey there
My current job involves doing science presentations and workshops with primary school kids. I was wondering if maybe a engine workshop would be a good
activity for them. deals with alot of quite basic scientific principals in an exciting why
Can anyone suggest a small (the smaller the better) engine that would be good to take apart. Was thinking maybe a cart engine or a lawn mower or
something?? It would be good if we could get it to run 
Don't suppose anyone has anything kicking about do they?
Thanks for the help again
Rupert
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tks
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| posted on 25/10/08 at 03:58 PM |
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get an B&S engine...
(Britst and straton????)
i even think if you mail them they will send you one if you tell them its for school and educational purposes....!!!
The above comments are always meant to be from the above persons perspective.
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JEPY
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| posted on 25/10/08 at 03:58 PM |
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When I was at college we stripped and rebuilt a single cylinder bike engine (probably about 500cc capacity). I've no idea what make/model.
Benefits of it were all aluminium construction (relatively light if you have to take it around) and the block was bolted to a stand for ease of
access.
If you're just looking to demonstrate the moving bits then it can't be difficult to find one with knackered bearings etc for next to
nothing.
J
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nathanharris1987
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| posted on 25/10/08 at 04:18 PM |
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i always found lego the best for explaining the principles of the engine 
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asn163
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| posted on 25/10/08 at 04:31 PM |
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Honda cub (C50) would be a nice small unit.
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big_wasa
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| posted on 25/10/08 at 05:15 PM |
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A small 25cc 2 stroke from a chain saw/ blower.
Pull start and easy to mount to a bench ect, weights bugger all for transport. Will run for ages on a few cc of fuel.
Ive got a complete and running one if you are able to collect Free.
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cadebytiger
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| posted on 25/10/08 at 05:21 PM |
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That sounds brilliant!
where abouts are you? feel free to U2U
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austin man
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| posted on 25/10/08 at 05:21 PM |
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what about the plastic Hayne one ?? discussed a day or so ago haven't seen one myself so dont know the size. Some car manufactures may be able
to assist as they have mock engines made of composite materials agian mention Schools, education ete etc
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big_wasa
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| posted on 25/10/08 at 05:33 PM |
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bmw side
Spalding lincs near Peterborough.
If to far maybe some one could get it nearer to you as its for a good cause ?
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cadebytiger
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| posted on 25/10/08 at 07:38 PM |
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great that is only 1h:30 from me. I will come and get it!!
When are you free?
My e-mail address is rmwkenefeck@gmail.com
I check it prob. too regularly. lol
Thanks!
Rupert
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big_wasa
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| posted on 25/10/08 at 07:45 PM |
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When is good for you ?
I will u2 my mobile over
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