Re: (bio) Diesel Ford Flat Head

[farna@xxxxxxx]

The low compression technology is interesting. With it converting a gasoline engine sounds feasible. If it can be done in a cost effective manner it should be a big help -- a little loss of power but a much lighter diesel engine, and sounds like it should be cleaner burning as well. US manufacturers have pretty much turned their backs on diesel because the old engines were sooty and smelly. That has been solved in Europe by using a low sulfur fuel, but since diesels for passenger cars aren't popular over here (and discouraged in some states) there hasn't been any work on technology or fuel. 

On November 28, 2005 Rambler wrote:

> Here is some work being done on low compression diesel engines:
> http://www.sonexresearch.com/prod.html
> 
> I imagine that the French flathead is stronger; however, this engine certainly is/will be:
> http://www.motorcityspeedequipment.com/content.asp?page_id=newblock
> 
> Now, I really don't know this stuff as well as y'all do.  Not even close.  That is why I'm posting.
> 
> My 196 works fine now... but I can always dream.
> 
> I have to say.  The idea of having too much time or money on my hands seems humorous in context.  Yeah.  I got a speck in my eye.  :)
> 
> On November 27, 2005 Mr. AMC wrote:
> 
> > I am sorry and not trying to be sarcastic but unless this is a joke you
> > have way to much time on your hands or a lot of extra money to waste. By
> > the time you got enough compression out of even a new flattie either the
> > heads would blow off or more than likely the 3 main journal main bearing
> > crank would blow out the bottom.
> > "Doc"
> 
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