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Originally Posted by The Real DMN
I'd like to know how much of this stuff is a) his own work and b) been proven to work in real life.
Some of it seems fanciful, but all the same very intresting.
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I was able to exchange a couple of messages with Andrew, and basically all the projects posted by him are his own ideas, with the exception of the posts where it is clearly stated that it's otherwise (e.g. the semi-rotary engine).
Majority of the projects are based on the concept of re-using some well known (and working) designs in a completely new way (e.g. generating electric current by venturi effect).
Unfortunately, there are no existing prototypes for the most of those ideas, with the notable exception of the new4stroke engine, which was invented and built by Andrew himself. There are (at least) two working prototypes of the engine. Please take a look at
www.new4stroke.com, where one can read about the idea, design, history and prototype of the project, plus some info about the inventor. And you'll be able to find lots of pictures as well.
Lastly, if you're wondering why those projects are posted on a motorsport forum, please note that Andrew was a competitive rally driver in the 70s.