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10-24-2008, 09:54 PM | #11 |
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Re: Diesel Engines??
If you are referring to model diesel engines, they can run on Pump diesel but you have to add ether castor oil and amyl nitrate, or methyl ethyl ketone peroxide.
The best general purpose starts at 33% ether-30 % kerosene 33% castor oil and 2% amyl nitrate/or MEKP. It can vary in the percentages, depending on whether your using .049's or .60's. The little engines need more ether (33%) they will not start well without it. If you can get a 1/2 A diesel running with lower ether, you are probably setting the compression screw "AKA tommy bar" too far in. In doing this the lower end of the connecting rod will suffer excessive wear and or breakage, also it will run rough with lots of black oil coming out the exhaust. The .09 (1.49) and larger engines can get away with slightly lower ether content. I hope this helps P.S PAW diesels are well made, they range from bushing , to single ball race to twin ball race. The con rod and journals are very generous (strong). Try Eric Clutton's site http://www.cafes.net/doctordiesel/ http://www.eifflaender.com/
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10-25-2008, 09:05 AM | #12 | |
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Re: Diesel Engines??
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10-26-2008, 12:53 PM | #13 |
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Re: Diesel Engines??
I am aware of this. I use it every day in my work. If you use proper personal protective equipment like you should, there is no problems. It is not for amateurs.
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