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Forum: Engines & props 26 October 2007, 22:03
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Posted By jwalker
Now you've mentioned it, that does ring a bell....

Now you've mentioned it, that does ring a bell. Possibly so, I guess.
Forum: Engines & props 26 October 2007, 17:47
Replies: 34
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Posted By jwalker
That's because it's open to the atmosphere and it...

That's because it's open to the atmosphere and it evapourates. If you close it off inside the motor as I described, it will last a very long time.Yes, that's another problem with castor based...
Forum: Engines & props 26 October 2007, 16:07
Replies: 34
Views: 7,245
Posted By jwalker
Who said it was an old lawn mower? And, I didn't...

Who said it was an old lawn mower? And, I didn't say castor based oil is not a good lubricant in the correct circumstance. And, therein lies the problem with your generalised post. But you are...
Forum: Engines & props 26 October 2007, 15:33
Replies: 34
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Posted By jwalker
Well, I once ran out of two stroke oil when...

Well, I once ran out of two stroke oil when mowing me lawn but I had a tin of Castrol R40, the old castor based stuff. The mower took about 30 minutes to wear out beyond repair. Totally fecked.
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Forum: Engines & props 26 October 2007, 15:20
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Posted By jwalker
And which jet fuel might that be? Kero is...

And which jet fuel might that be?
Kero is lighter than diesel and it doesn't contain as much energy, consequently fueling needs to be modified to produce an equal power output to diesel. It also is...
Forum: Engines & props 26 October 2007, 14:58
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Posted By jwalker
You've posted that a couple of times, Codders but...

You've posted that a couple of times, Codders but Kero +5% oil does not equal diesel.

You speak as though torque and power are not related. If you have high torque at a given rpm, you'll also...
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