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Forum: Engines & props 30 October 2007, 12:59
Replies: 34
Views: 7,271
Posted By codprawn
Well they won't run on water and penguins that's...

Well they won't run on water and penguins that's for sure!!!
Forum: Engines & props 27 October 2007, 17:10
Replies: 34
Views: 7,271
Posted By codprawn
Well regarding the US military not wishing to...

Well regarding the US military not wishing to destroy their vehicles you obviously haven't heard what's going on in Iraq. They are actually letting engines go bang because they have no spare oil...
Forum: Engines & props 26 October 2007, 22:10
Replies: 34
Views: 7,271
Posted By codprawn
Like these Mollers ...

Like these Mollers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1YXx4kytNU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rve2Z3xZ02A

How the hell can a diesel sound so good???
Forum: Engines & props 26 October 2007, 21:53
Replies: 34
Views: 7,271
Posted By codprawn
The US forces did not convert their engines -...

The US forces did not convert their engines - they just use JP8 in them. In very hot countries they will sometimes add some extra lube but not always.

As far as biofuels are concerned remember...
Forum: Engines & props 26 October 2007, 16:16
Replies: 34
Views: 7,271
Posted By codprawn
My engines have never rusted but the bed of my...

My engines have never rusted but the bed of my old lathe did despite being buried in 3:1 - it's just too thin and seems to vanish after a while whilst the castor just varnishes........
Forum: Engines & props 26 October 2007, 15:47
Replies: 34
Views: 7,271
Posted By codprawn
Who said I didn't have any experience - it's a...

Who said I didn't have any experience - it's a subject i actually have a lot of experience of. I may have done my degree in Physics but chemistry was always my 1st love - 2nd is my love of infernal...
Forum: Engines & props 26 October 2007, 15:25
Replies: 34
Views: 7,271
Posted By codprawn
JP8 - and before you start it is no different...

JP8 - and before you start it is no different really to any of the others - they are just specs on paper.

as to using a veg based oil remember castor is still used in 2 strokes. Rape seed oil was...
Forum: Engines & props 26 October 2007, 15:04
Replies: 34
Views: 7,271
Posted By codprawn
In many cold countries winter diesel is just...

In many cold countries winter diesel is just Kero. Many armies now have a single fuel policy. Basically they use jet fuel in everything. The only problems they have had has been in very hot countries...
Forum: Engines & props 26 October 2007, 14:41
Replies: 34
Views: 7,271
Posted By codprawn
Even modern diesels will run on any old rubbish -...

Even modern diesels will run on any old rubbish - such as biofuels etc - red diesel is still better for your engine than cooking oil......

Another alternative is jet fuel or heating oil/kerosene -...
Forum: Engines & props 26 October 2007, 12:14
Replies: 34
Views: 7,271
Posted By codprawn
Very true but when you look at the power outputs...

Very true but when you look at the power outputs of engines from people like Volvo or Cummins etc - they are still really pushing the envelope.

Maybe they know something all the world's leading...
Forum: Engines & props 26 October 2007, 01:29
Replies: 34
Views: 7,271
Posted By codprawn
Me too but I am a little sceptical of the power...

Me too but I am a little sceptical of the power outputs. Only the very latest cutting edge car diesels are producing anywhere near that power but then again sea water is a VERY effective cooling...
Forum: Engines & props 25 October 2007, 22:58
Replies: 34
Views: 7,271
Posted By codprawn
High performance diesel outboards?

https://www.megoutboard.com/30L_vision.html

Just come across these - they are claiming similar performance to a 300hp 4 stroke with a WOT fuel consumption of 8 US gallons an hour!!! And it's...
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