World's smallest V-12 engine

[Marin]

This fellow made this engine by hand using lathes and such. No CNC machines. It took a year and a half.

http://www.wimp.com/tiniestengine/

 

[Tom.B]

Yea... Seen that before. It's pretty cool and I won't take that from the builder, but (not to burst your bubble) it isn't internally combustible. It just spins under air pressure coming from the hose. There is, however, a huge subculture of people that build ones that DO run. I will see it I can find the link.

 

[Tom.B]

Like THESE guys:

 

[Tom.B]

 

[FF]

When back in the 50's folks would work on their rides , and gather in White Castle or a similar spot , the coolest car I remember was an

MG TD that kept the hood but with the side panels off one could view the polished aluminum of an OFFENHAUSER!

 

[Marin]

Yea... Seen that before. It's pretty cool and I won't take that from the builder, but (not to burst your bubble) it isn't internally combustible. It just spins under air pressure coming from the hose. There is, however, a huge subculture of people that build ones that DO run. I will see it I can find the link.

Yes, I figured it was just a moving model as there wasn't any fuel, ignition, or lubrication system on it to say nothing of gaskets or seals. An impressive demonstration of of design and machining, however.

 

[BaltimoreLurker]

When back in the 50's folks would work on their rides , and gather in White Castle or a similar spot , the coolest car I remember was an

MG TD that kept the hood but with the side panels off one could view the polished aluminum of an OFFENHAUSER!

In a Rat Rod.