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

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....!!!

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

i always found lego the best for explaining the principles of the engine

Honda cub (C50) would be a nice small unit.

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.

That sounds brilliant!

where abouts are you? feel free to U2U

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

bmw side

Spalding lincs near Peterborough.

If to far maybe some one could get it nearer to you as its for a good cause ?

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

When is good for you ?

I will u2 my mobile over