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Would I be correct in saying that the vacuum on cooling is not enough in returning the piston to starting position and it is the action of the linkage of displacer and flywheel which aids in returning piston to starting position ?

Thanks the reason I want to know is that when I explain to the Grandchildren the workings ...I can confidently know what I am talking about.....I must read up on Boyles law as Its been 50 years since I was at school and forgotten basics.....Many thanks for your help.....We all know its magic really !

Thankyou fot taking time to answer my question......Would I be right in saying its atmospheric pressure (ie hot and cold) which causes complete piston cycle and the displacer is the means of obtaining that effect........Thanks

Hi I have a Sterling engine I bought on ebay from Maidstone and am fascinated with it ..........However I have tried to understand the basics of operation.....I have looked at various web sites but still none the wiser...My problem is is that I understand that heat drives piston forward but what dri...