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L.W. \(Bill\) Hughes III 03-08-2007 03:13 PM

Re: Novak has pulled their heads out-a little
 
That is a fact our 85% has made the poor Mexicans south of the border
unable to buy tortillas.
God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

"Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message
news:bbidnZoDp-6R3W3YnZ2dnUVZ_ompnZ2d@comcast.com...
> Bio diesel sounds great on paper but it competes with food and worse,

beer.
> Maybe if food were more expensive it would help the obesity "epidemic" in
> this country.
>
> Earle
>
> "Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:ldidndF8u6L5u23YnZ2dnUVZ_v7inZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> > Run bio diesel.
> >
> > Earle Horton proclaimed:
> >
> > > We have low sulfur road fuel in the U.S. now. I don't know how "low"

it
> is.
> > > I rented a diesel Golf in Spain last year, and you can smell the

> difference
> > > between that and a gasoline car. I don't know what it would be like

> with a
> > > whole city full of them. They don't even have that in Europe. One

> night in
> > > the bus station in Burgos, I was talking to a fellow tourist from L.A.

> who
> > > was having difficulty breathing. I thought I was going to have to

call
> the
> > > ambulancia, but he stuck his face down by the bus exhausts for a few
> > > minutes. "There, that's better", he said.
> > >
> > > Earle
> > >
> > > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > > news:45ef469b$0$4966$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com...
> > >
> > >>I would love to run Diesel if it wasn't so bad smelling. I am a low

rpm
> > >>torque lover. No problems for a generator or even furnace, but Jeep,
> > >>nope.... We get enough fumes if the wind is wrong with just a gas
> > >>engine if running solo, let alone in groups. Our Canadian stuff is
> > >>almost half sulfur I think. Apparently they would have to double the
> > >>price or something like that to clean it up... ;-)
> > >>
> > >>Mike
> > >>
> > >>Spdloader wrote:
> > >>
> > >>>I must admit, I, too have considered some type of diesel swap into my


> > >
> > > latest
> > >
> > >>>'87 CJ project.
> > >>>I didn't consider the "stinkin' people out" side of it, but I don't
> > >
> > > wheel in
> > >
> > >>>large groups like that anyway.
> > >>>
> > >>>Spdloader
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > >>>news:45eed1d5$0$18152$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newsho sting.com...
> > >>>
> > >>>>I'll bite for the Troll.
> > >>>>
> > >>>>Just how many of the various stink pots will actually 'fit' in a

Jeep,
> > >
> > > eh?
> > >
> > >>>>There is this slight issue with oil pan clearances and adapters.
> > >
> > > Despite
> > >
> > >>>>your racist take on the companies that make adapters, they obviously
> > >
> > > are
> > >
> > >>>>smart enough to know stupidity when they see it. Means they are

> still
> > >>>>smarter than you Bret...
> > >>>>
> > >>>>And who would want to 'always' have to bring up the end of the line
> > >>>>forever when off road or even on a road trip because they stink out

> the
> > >>>>'real' Jeeps behind them too much with their belching of black

smoke.
> > >>>>
> > >>>>Until the oil companies clean up their Diesel, it will never be a
> > >
> > > welcome
> > >
> > >>>>addition to any of the Jeep runs we go on, except to tag along at

the
> > >
> > > end
> > >
> > >>>>like I mentioned.
> > >>>>
> > >>>>Here in Canada, it is impossible to even follow a city bus in

traffic
> > >
> > > in
> > >
> > >>>>an open top Jeep, let along have to gag along behind one on the

trail.
> > >>>>
> > >>>>And Yes Bret, this have been brought up every time you post this

troll
> > >
> > > by
> > >
> > >>>>not just me.
> > >>>>
> > >>>>Now if you have the money to but one of these 'new' engines that
> > >>>>supposedly don't smoke 'as bad', others have posted that they still

> get
> > >>>>sent to the back of the line because of stench.
> > >>>>
> > >>>>Mike
> > >>>>86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > >>>>88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > >>>>Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > >>>>Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> > >>>>(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> > >>>>
> > >>>>Bret Ludwig wrote:
> > >>>>
> > >>>>>"Diesels are neat. They power some amazing equipment. There is no
> > >>>>>doubt that diesels can offer great economy, but the question is,

> "What
> > >>>>>diesel engines are available for Jeep conversions that are:
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> *
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> common across the nation
> > >>>>> *
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> the right size
> > >>>>> *
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> the right weight
> > >>>>> *
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> have a broad enough operating range for a multi-use vehicle

> such
> > >>>>>as a Jeep
> > >>>>> *
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> affordable to buy
> > >>>>> *
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> compatible with transmissions that must also meet the above
> > >>>>>requirements"
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> Let's see:
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> Isuzu-several
> > >>>>> Nissan-SD25, SD33T
> > >>>>> Mercedes-OM617
> > >>>>> Mitsubishi-several
> > >>>>> Perkins-still out there, low power-but FACTORY in CJs
> > >>>>> VW-maybe for a flatfender
> > >>>>> Peugeot-don't laugh, common in Bobcats!
> > >>>>> Cummins-OK if trans upgraded, heavy, loud
> > >>>>> Volvo-same as Cummins
> > >>>>> Detroit Diesel, Cat, Mack-NO!!!
> > >>>>> Iveco-possible
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> How many do you need?
> > >>>>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >
> > >

>
>




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L.W. \(Bill\) Hughes III 03-08-2007 03:13 PM

Re: Novak has pulled their heads out-a little
 
That is a fact our 85% has made the poor Mexicans south of the border
unable to buy tortillas.
God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

"Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message
news:bbidnZoDp-6R3W3YnZ2dnUVZ_ompnZ2d@comcast.com...
> Bio diesel sounds great on paper but it competes with food and worse,

beer.
> Maybe if food were more expensive it would help the obesity "epidemic" in
> this country.
>
> Earle
>
> "Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:ldidndF8u6L5u23YnZ2dnUVZ_v7inZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> > Run bio diesel.
> >
> > Earle Horton proclaimed:
> >
> > > We have low sulfur road fuel in the U.S. now. I don't know how "low"

it
> is.
> > > I rented a diesel Golf in Spain last year, and you can smell the

> difference
> > > between that and a gasoline car. I don't know what it would be like

> with a
> > > whole city full of them. They don't even have that in Europe. One

> night in
> > > the bus station in Burgos, I was talking to a fellow tourist from L.A.

> who
> > > was having difficulty breathing. I thought I was going to have to

call
> the
> > > ambulancia, but he stuck his face down by the bus exhausts for a few
> > > minutes. "There, that's better", he said.
> > >
> > > Earle
> > >
> > > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > > news:45ef469b$0$4966$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com...
> > >
> > >>I would love to run Diesel if it wasn't so bad smelling. I am a low

rpm
> > >>torque lover. No problems for a generator or even furnace, but Jeep,
> > >>nope.... We get enough fumes if the wind is wrong with just a gas
> > >>engine if running solo, let alone in groups. Our Canadian stuff is
> > >>almost half sulfur I think. Apparently they would have to double the
> > >>price or something like that to clean it up... ;-)
> > >>
> > >>Mike
> > >>
> > >>Spdloader wrote:
> > >>
> > >>>I must admit, I, too have considered some type of diesel swap into my


> > >
> > > latest
> > >
> > >>>'87 CJ project.
> > >>>I didn't consider the "stinkin' people out" side of it, but I don't
> > >
> > > wheel in
> > >
> > >>>large groups like that anyway.
> > >>>
> > >>>Spdloader
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > >>>news:45eed1d5$0$18152$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newsho sting.com...
> > >>>
> > >>>>I'll bite for the Troll.
> > >>>>
> > >>>>Just how many of the various stink pots will actually 'fit' in a

Jeep,
> > >
> > > eh?
> > >
> > >>>>There is this slight issue with oil pan clearances and adapters.
> > >
> > > Despite
> > >
> > >>>>your racist take on the companies that make adapters, they obviously
> > >
> > > are
> > >
> > >>>>smart enough to know stupidity when they see it. Means they are

> still
> > >>>>smarter than you Bret...
> > >>>>
> > >>>>And who would want to 'always' have to bring up the end of the line
> > >>>>forever when off road or even on a road trip because they stink out

> the
> > >>>>'real' Jeeps behind them too much with their belching of black

smoke.
> > >>>>
> > >>>>Until the oil companies clean up their Diesel, it will never be a
> > >
> > > welcome
> > >
> > >>>>addition to any of the Jeep runs we go on, except to tag along at

the
> > >
> > > end
> > >
> > >>>>like I mentioned.
> > >>>>
> > >>>>Here in Canada, it is impossible to even follow a city bus in

traffic
> > >
> > > in
> > >
> > >>>>an open top Jeep, let along have to gag along behind one on the

trail.
> > >>>>
> > >>>>And Yes Bret, this have been brought up every time you post this

troll
> > >
> > > by
> > >
> > >>>>not just me.
> > >>>>
> > >>>>Now if you have the money to but one of these 'new' engines that
> > >>>>supposedly don't smoke 'as bad', others have posted that they still

> get
> > >>>>sent to the back of the line because of stench.
> > >>>>
> > >>>>Mike
> > >>>>86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > >>>>88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > >>>>Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > >>>>Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> > >>>>(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> > >>>>
> > >>>>Bret Ludwig wrote:
> > >>>>
> > >>>>>"Diesels are neat. They power some amazing equipment. There is no
> > >>>>>doubt that diesels can offer great economy, but the question is,

> "What
> > >>>>>diesel engines are available for Jeep conversions that are:
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> *
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> common across the nation
> > >>>>> *
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> the right size
> > >>>>> *
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> the right weight
> > >>>>> *
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> have a broad enough operating range for a multi-use vehicle

> such
> > >>>>>as a Jeep
> > >>>>> *
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> affordable to buy
> > >>>>> *
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> compatible with transmissions that must also meet the above
> > >>>>>requirements"
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> Let's see:
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> Isuzu-several
> > >>>>> Nissan-SD25, SD33T
> > >>>>> Mercedes-OM617
> > >>>>> Mitsubishi-several
> > >>>>> Perkins-still out there, low power-but FACTORY in CJs
> > >>>>> VW-maybe for a flatfender
> > >>>>> Peugeot-don't laugh, common in Bobcats!
> > >>>>> Cummins-OK if trans upgraded, heavy, loud
> > >>>>> Volvo-same as Cummins
> > >>>>> Detroit Diesel, Cat, Mack-NO!!!
> > >>>>> Iveco-possible
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> How many do you need?
> > >>>>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >
> > >

>
>




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L.W. \(Bill\) Hughes III 03-08-2007 03:13 PM

Re: Novak has pulled their heads out-a little
 
That is a fact our 85% has made the poor Mexicans south of the border
unable to buy tortillas.
God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

"Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message
news:bbidnZoDp-6R3W3YnZ2dnUVZ_ompnZ2d@comcast.com...
> Bio diesel sounds great on paper but it competes with food and worse,

beer.
> Maybe if food were more expensive it would help the obesity "epidemic" in
> this country.
>
> Earle
>
> "Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:ldidndF8u6L5u23YnZ2dnUVZ_v7inZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> > Run bio diesel.
> >
> > Earle Horton proclaimed:
> >
> > > We have low sulfur road fuel in the U.S. now. I don't know how "low"

it
> is.
> > > I rented a diesel Golf in Spain last year, and you can smell the

> difference
> > > between that and a gasoline car. I don't know what it would be like

> with a
> > > whole city full of them. They don't even have that in Europe. One

> night in
> > > the bus station in Burgos, I was talking to a fellow tourist from L.A.

> who
> > > was having difficulty breathing. I thought I was going to have to

call
> the
> > > ambulancia, but he stuck his face down by the bus exhausts for a few
> > > minutes. "There, that's better", he said.
> > >
> > > Earle
> > >
> > > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > > news:45ef469b$0$4966$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com...
> > >
> > >>I would love to run Diesel if it wasn't so bad smelling. I am a low

rpm
> > >>torque lover. No problems for a generator or even furnace, but Jeep,
> > >>nope.... We get enough fumes if the wind is wrong with just a gas
> > >>engine if running solo, let alone in groups. Our Canadian stuff is
> > >>almost half sulfur I think. Apparently they would have to double the
> > >>price or something like that to clean it up... ;-)
> > >>
> > >>Mike
> > >>
> > >>Spdloader wrote:
> > >>
> > >>>I must admit, I, too have considered some type of diesel swap into my


> > >
> > > latest
> > >
> > >>>'87 CJ project.
> > >>>I didn't consider the "stinkin' people out" side of it, but I don't
> > >
> > > wheel in
> > >
> > >>>large groups like that anyway.
> > >>>
> > >>>Spdloader
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > >>>news:45eed1d5$0$18152$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newsho sting.com...
> > >>>
> > >>>>I'll bite for the Troll.
> > >>>>
> > >>>>Just how many of the various stink pots will actually 'fit' in a

Jeep,
> > >
> > > eh?
> > >
> > >>>>There is this slight issue with oil pan clearances and adapters.
> > >
> > > Despite
> > >
> > >>>>your racist take on the companies that make adapters, they obviously
> > >
> > > are
> > >
> > >>>>smart enough to know stupidity when they see it. Means they are

> still
> > >>>>smarter than you Bret...
> > >>>>
> > >>>>And who would want to 'always' have to bring up the end of the line
> > >>>>forever when off road or even on a road trip because they stink out

> the
> > >>>>'real' Jeeps behind them too much with their belching of black

smoke.
> > >>>>
> > >>>>Until the oil companies clean up their Diesel, it will never be a
> > >
> > > welcome
> > >
> > >>>>addition to any of the Jeep runs we go on, except to tag along at

the
> > >
> > > end
> > >
> > >>>>like I mentioned.
> > >>>>
> > >>>>Here in Canada, it is impossible to even follow a city bus in

traffic
> > >
> > > in
> > >
> > >>>>an open top Jeep, let along have to gag along behind one on the

trail.
> > >>>>
> > >>>>And Yes Bret, this have been brought up every time you post this

troll
> > >
> > > by
> > >
> > >>>>not just me.
> > >>>>
> > >>>>Now if you have the money to but one of these 'new' engines that
> > >>>>supposedly don't smoke 'as bad', others have posted that they still

> get
> > >>>>sent to the back of the line because of stench.
> > >>>>
> > >>>>Mike
> > >>>>86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > >>>>88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > >>>>Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > >>>>Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> > >>>>(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> > >>>>
> > >>>>Bret Ludwig wrote:
> > >>>>
> > >>>>>"Diesels are neat. They power some amazing equipment. There is no
> > >>>>>doubt that diesels can offer great economy, but the question is,

> "What
> > >>>>>diesel engines are available for Jeep conversions that are:
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> *
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> common across the nation
> > >>>>> *
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> the right size
> > >>>>> *
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> the right weight
> > >>>>> *
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> have a broad enough operating range for a multi-use vehicle

> such
> > >>>>>as a Jeep
> > >>>>> *
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> affordable to buy
> > >>>>> *
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> compatible with transmissions that must also meet the above
> > >>>>>requirements"
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> Let's see:
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> Isuzu-several
> > >>>>> Nissan-SD25, SD33T
> > >>>>> Mercedes-OM617
> > >>>>> Mitsubishi-several
> > >>>>> Perkins-still out there, low power-but FACTORY in CJs
> > >>>>> VW-maybe for a flatfender
> > >>>>> Peugeot-don't laugh, common in Bobcats!
> > >>>>> Cummins-OK if trans upgraded, heavy, loud
> > >>>>> Volvo-same as Cummins
> > >>>>> Detroit Diesel, Cat, Mack-NO!!!
> > >>>>> Iveco-possible
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> How many do you need?
> > >>>>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >
> > >

>
>




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L.W. \(Bill\) Hughes III 03-08-2007 03:13 PM

Re: Novak has pulled their heads out-a little
 
Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel for Real Truckers.
God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
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"Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
news:yuidnV8MQdimwnLYnZ2dnUVZ_s-rnZ2d@comcast.com...
> California required ULSD on September 1, 2006.




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L.W. \(Bill\) Hughes III 03-08-2007 03:13 PM

Re: Novak has pulled their heads out-a little
 
Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel for Real Truckers.
God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
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"Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
news:yuidnV8MQdimwnLYnZ2dnUVZ_s-rnZ2d@comcast.com...
> California required ULSD on September 1, 2006.




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L.W. \(Bill\) Hughes III 03-08-2007 03:13 PM

Re: Novak has pulled their heads out-a little
 
Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel for Real Truckers.
God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

"Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
news:yuidnV8MQdimwnLYnZ2dnUVZ_s-rnZ2d@comcast.com...
> California required ULSD on September 1, 2006.




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L.W. \(Bill\) Hughes III 03-08-2007 03:13 PM

Re: Novak has pulled their heads out-a little
 
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"Bret Ludwig" <bretldwig@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1173376964.026418.129960@64g2000cwx.googlegro ups.com...
> It's easy to get all the common rail engines over here-junkyards over
> there will crate them up complete with ECM and harnesses. And if you
> get rid of the catalysts, particulate traps and EGR they will burn
> regular fuel. The EPA has nothing to say about it if you tell them
> it's for a race car or an experimental aircraft at Customs. EPA is
> prohibited from messing with those. If you are going into an older
> chassis, KKKalifornia can be stumped if the engine is a "Service
> Replacement Block" engine. Which since Euro engines do not have a US
> format VIN they all are. You just have to be smarter than the average
> bear.
>
> >
> > If you really want high rpm torque, put in a diesel-electric where the
> > electric motors have max torque at stall. And put one in for each
> > wheel. Or put in a turbine which can generate enough torque to ruin
> > the bearings on an Indy Racer.

>
>
> That's a myth that has persisted forty years now! The four wheel
> drive STP racer (which took the pole on a junk unairworthy engine PWC
> gave Granatelli to shut him up) broke bearings because of exceedingly
> poor chassis design, NOT because of the mighty torque of the PT6A.
> They refused to put U-joints at the transfer case.
>
> I am kind of surprised that with all the junk unairworthy Allison and
> Lycoming helo engines floating on the surplus market we haven't seen
> more in off road recreational use.
>




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L.W. \(Bill\) Hughes III 03-08-2007 03:13 PM

Re: Novak has pulled their heads out-a little
 
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God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
mailto:--------------------

"Bret Ludwig" <bretldwig@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1173376964.026418.129960@64g2000cwx.googlegro ups.com...
> It's easy to get all the common rail engines over here-junkyards over
> there will crate them up complete with ECM and harnesses. And if you
> get rid of the catalysts, particulate traps and EGR they will burn
> regular fuel. The EPA has nothing to say about it if you tell them
> it's for a race car or an experimental aircraft at Customs. EPA is
> prohibited from messing with those. If you are going into an older
> chassis, KKKalifornia can be stumped if the engine is a "Service
> Replacement Block" engine. Which since Euro engines do not have a US
> format VIN they all are. You just have to be smarter than the average
> bear.
>
> >
> > If you really want high rpm torque, put in a diesel-electric where the
> > electric motors have max torque at stall. And put one in for each
> > wheel. Or put in a turbine which can generate enough torque to ruin
> > the bearings on an Indy Racer.

>
>
> That's a myth that has persisted forty years now! The four wheel
> drive STP racer (which took the pole on a junk unairworthy engine PWC
> gave Granatelli to shut him up) broke bearings because of exceedingly
> poor chassis design, NOT because of the mighty torque of the PT6A.
> They refused to put U-joints at the transfer case.
>
> I am kind of surprised that with all the junk unairworthy Allison and
> Lycoming helo engines floating on the surplus market we haven't seen
> more in off road recreational use.
>




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L.W. \(Bill\) Hughes III 03-08-2007 03:13 PM

Re: Novak has pulled their heads out-a little
 
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God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
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"Bret Ludwig" <bretldwig@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> It's easy to get all the common rail engines over here-junkyards over
> there will crate them up complete with ECM and harnesses. And if you
> get rid of the catalysts, particulate traps and EGR they will burn
> regular fuel. The EPA has nothing to say about it if you tell them
> it's for a race car or an experimental aircraft at Customs. EPA is
> prohibited from messing with those. If you are going into an older
> chassis, KKKalifornia can be stumped if the engine is a "Service
> Replacement Block" engine. Which since Euro engines do not have a US
> format VIN they all are. You just have to be smarter than the average
> bear.
>
> >
> > If you really want high rpm torque, put in a diesel-electric where the
> > electric motors have max torque at stall. And put one in for each
> > wheel. Or put in a turbine which can generate enough torque to ruin
> > the bearings on an Indy Racer.

>
>
> That's a myth that has persisted forty years now! The four wheel
> drive STP racer (which took the pole on a junk unairworthy engine PWC
> gave Granatelli to shut him up) broke bearings because of exceedingly
> poor chassis design, NOT because of the mighty torque of the PT6A.
> They refused to put U-joints at the transfer case.
>
> I am kind of surprised that with all the junk unairworthy Allison and
> Lycoming helo engines floating on the surplus market we haven't seen
> more in off road recreational use.
>




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L.W. \(Bill\) Hughes III 03-08-2007 03:13 PM

Re: Novak has pulled their heads out-a little
 
LOL
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"Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message
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> How's the Deutz Wrangler with oil-cooled cab heater coming? People really
> want to know.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Earle




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