British Unknown Engine

A recent ebay auction win, a rather intriguing mystery engine. I'm fairly certain that this was UK made.
Not sure if it is commercial or scratch built although I'm leaning towards commercially made.

Video here

After stripping the engine down and a close inspection of the parts, I'm now sure that this is a scratch built engine.
The hole in the piston for the conrod was drilled off-centre and the flywheel is out of round. The hole in the
flywheel is drilled off-centre and at an angle. Both parts have been remade.

Here is a few shots of the parts after cleaning and before repainting.

The finished engine just before it's first steam test.

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