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Forum: Diesels 09-17-2008, 12:26 PM
Replies: 31
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Posted By GasSavers_Erik
I haven't done anything with this idea yet- I...

I haven't done anything with this idea yet- I have been leaning more toward a hot bulb low rpm lawnmower engine with a large flywheel that burns used motor oil. Maybe next summer when I have more...
Forum: Diesels 01-17-2008, 07:16 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 29,028
Posted By GasSavers_Erik
usedgeo I found this discussion that...

usedgeo

I found this discussion that describes what you mentioned:

https://groups.google.com/group/alt.energy.homepower/browse_thread/thread/369fa7a8e81ddb95/3f709975bba86ed5%233f709975bba86ed5 ...
Forum: Diesels 01-17-2008, 06:55 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 29,028
Posted By GasSavers_Erik
Wow- that's interesting. It surprises me that...

Wow- that's interesting. It surprises me that you would double the head gaskets (reducing compression) instead of installing an extra thin gasket to increase compression.

What age and hp of a...
Forum: Diesels 01-06-2008, 06:17 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 29,028
Posted By GasSavers_Erik
Randy- thanks again for all the info, the air...

Randy- thanks again for all the info, the air blast system seems pretty complex to fabricate.

I am now leaning more towards converting a lawnmower engine to a hot bulb engine, which could burn...
Forum: Diesels 01-04-2008, 05:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 29,028
Posted By GasSavers_Erik
Randy- thanks for all the info. I believe my...

Randy- thanks for all the info.

I believe my old diesel tractor uses the poppet style injectors, now I understand why they just can't be simple nozzles.

So how many psi would the air blast have...
Forum: Diesels 01-04-2008, 04:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 29,028
Posted By GasSavers_Erik
I don't really need a small diesel engine- its...

I don't really need a small diesel engine- its just more of an enjoyment of tinkering and coming up with something interesting that might eventually be practical if the bugs could be worked out of...
Forum: Diesels 01-04-2008, 04:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 29,028
Posted By GasSavers_Erik
Lasting 5 minutes would be a success in my book...

Lasting 5 minutes would be a success in my book if I spent less than $50 doing it and could reuse the parts on another project :D

I like the challenge of doing something new and different,...
Forum: Diesels 01-03-2008, 04:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 29,028
Posted By GasSavers_Erik
crazy idea- converting a gasoline engine to diesel

Has anyone ever heard of someone trying this?

I would want to start with a lawnmower engine:

Major differences/obstacles:

1. compression needs to be about 22:1 for diesel to ignite, gasoline...
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