Vertical Stirling Engine With Fan
Craftsman: Ron Schindele
Knapp Collection #: 677
Catalog #: 2021.9.11
Contributor: Paul Knapp
Ron Schindele added a heat-sink and fan to the top of this vertical Stirling engine to increase efficiency.
Vertical Vapor Hit N’ Miss Engine
Craftsman: Ron Schindele
Knapp Collection #: 676
Catalog #: 2021.9.10
Contributor: Paul Knapp
This vertical vapor hit n’ miss engine burns fumes that evaporate off the surface of the fuel inside the tank.
W & A McOnie & Co. Oscillating Steam Engine
Craftsman: Ramon Hoagland
Knapp Collection #: 585
Catalog #: 2019.10.8
Contributor: Paul Knapp
This W & A McOnie & Co. (Moscow) angular oscillating steam engine was built by Ramon Hoagland, of Colorado, in 2017.
Wall “Wizard” 2-Cylinder Opposed Engine
Craftsman: Elmer A. Wall
Knapp Collection #: 66
Catalog #: 2008.10.20
Contributor: Paul Knapp
Elmer A. Wall designed this 45 cc air cooled 4-cycle engine with overhead valves.
Wall Duplex Mariner
Craftsman: Elmer A. Wall
Knapp Collection #: 79
Catalog #: 2008.16.13
Contributor: Paul Knapp
This Duplex Mariner engine, circa 1940-41, is 9”-long, 6”-wide, and 8”-high.
Wall F Head Inline 4-Cylinder Engine
Craftsman: Dick Pretel
Knapp Collection #: 592
Catalog #: 2019.11.5
Contributor: Paul Knapp
This highly modified Wall F Head inline 4-cylinder sports a side-valve exhaust and an overhead valve intake system.
Wall OHV Inline 4-Cylinder Engine
Craftsman: Dick Pretel
Knapp Collection #: 590
Catalog #: 2019.11.3
Contributor: Paul Knapp
This Wall OHV inline 4-cylinder engine was made by Dick Pretel. All of the components, other than the crankcase, were machined from 7075 aluminum, steel, stainless steel, and thermoplastic.
Wall Wizard Water-Cooled 4-Cycle Model Boat Engine
Craftsman: Dick Pretel
Knapp Collection #: 262
Catalog #: 2011.27.34
Contributor: Paul Knapp
Mr. Pretel built this engine from a standard Wall Wizard casting kit, but modified the cylinders for water cooling instead of air.
Wankel (Mazda Type) Rotary Engine
Craftsman: Henry Parohl
Knapp Collection #: 123
Catalog #: 2008.16.19
Contributor: Paul Knapp
This Wankel (Mazda type) rotary engine is a two-cycle that burns gasoline with oil mixed in for lubrication. The engine is 6”-long, 7”-wide, and 6”-high.
Warner Large Scale 5-Cylinder Radial Aircraft Engine
Craftsman: Wally Warner
Knapp Collection #: 214
Catalog #: 2011.27.18
Contributor: Paul Knapp
It took Mr. Warner about two years to produce the molds, the aluminum castings, and to machine all the parts to build this 5-cylinder radial aircraft engine.
Wasp Jr. Single-Cylinder Model Airplane Engine
Craftsman: Bruce Satra
Knapp Collection #: 186
Catalog #: 2008.16.34
Contributor: Paul Knapp
Bruce Satra combined a Wasp Jr. cylinder assembly to a crankcase he machined from billet to produce this single-cylinder Wasp Jr. engine.
Whittle Robin Engine
Craftsman: Eric Whittle
Knapp Collection #: 450
Catalog #: 2016.8.1b
Contributor: Paul Knapp
The “Robin” engine is Eric Whittle’s custom-made award presented to Jim Schiller for his extraordinary effort, recovery, and the successful return of Mr. Whittle’s Cirrus engine.
Wright Whirlwind J5 Model Airplane Engine
Craftsman: Charles “Chuck” Harty
Knapp Collection #: 522
Catalog #: 2017.27.13
Contributor: Paul Knapp
This Wright Whirlwind J5 model airplane engine was designed by Carl-Eric Olsryd and built by Charles Harty. Castings, gears, and bearings were provided by Mr. Olsryd of Sweden.
Zimmerman “Cirrus” 4-Cycle V8 Engine
Craftsman: Profi M.E.
Knapp Collection #: 67
Catalog #: 2008.10.21
Contributor: Paul Knapp
This 1/6 scale Zimmerman “Cirrus” 4-cycle V8 engine was built by Profi M.E., 2001. This engine includes the addition of 4 cylinders and a geared flywheel instead of a propeller hub.
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