Making Custom Pistons: Exploring Different Materials

TLDRWe made custom pistons from aluminum, copper, brass, and bronze. The bronze and brass pistons performed well, but the aluminum and copper pistons had issues. The engine ran, but there were vibrations and knocking sounds. Overall, it was an interesting experiment in piston materials.

Key insights

Bronze and brass pistons performed well in the engine.

🔧Aluminum and copper pistons caused vibrations and knocking sounds in the engine.

Custom pistons made from different materials were able to run in the engine.

⚙️Extra clearance was required for the custom pistons due to expansion.

🔩The pins in the bronze and brass pistons were stable, while the aluminum and copper pistons had issues with pin movement.

Q&A

Which materials were used to make the custom pistons?

We used aluminum, copper, brass, and bronze.

How did the different materials perform in the engine?

The bronze and brass pistons performed well, while the aluminum and copper pistons caused vibrations and knocking sounds.

Were the custom pistons able to run in the engine?

Yes, all of the custom pistons were able to run in the engine.

Was any extra clearance required for the custom pistons?

Yes, extra clearance was required for the custom pistons due to expansion.

Did the pins in the pistons have any issues?

The pins in the bronze and brass pistons were stable, but the pins in the aluminum and copper pistons had issues with movement.

Timestamped Summary

00:00We attempted to make custom pistons from aluminum, copper, brass, and bronze.

02:35After melting the brass and bronze, we started making the custom pistons.

03:53The weight of the bronze piston was much higher than aluminum and copper pistons.

04:44We noticed significant differences in weight among the different material pistons.

08:10The engine started with the custom pistons, but there were vibrations and knocking sounds.

10:38The engine struggled to rev with the heavy custom pistons.

13:45The engine had difficulty running smoothly with the custom pistons.

18:31The engine continued to run, but the knock became louder.