Re: Packard in the New York Times

Posted by John Harley On 2011/4/29 21:14:27

Don

Non condensing Stanleys get something like 10 mpg of kerosene, certainly not more than 12 mpg. One mpg for the water. There is a second fuel, white gas or hexane or naptha to keep the pilot lit. A lot of fuel is expended in getting steam up.

Whtie steamers had condensors and could get up to 100 miles before the water needed replenishment. I don't remember specifics about Dobles. but it was more.

There is a lot of heat loss moving steam and water around the system, it's not very efficient.

There are very good videos about steam cars on jaylenosgarage.com

Non condensing Stanleys require about 2 hours of mantainence for every day of use

Regards

John Harley