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12-18-2023, 07:41 PM | #1 |
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On low compression engines
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12-19-2023, 09:15 AM | #2 |
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Re: On low compression engines
Nice video. Thanks.
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12-19-2023, 10:11 AM | #3 |
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Re: On low compression engines
This kind of goes with my thought about Gen-Gas fuel used in the Model A. Low compression Model A engines seem very adaptable to a "wood fired" mode of transportation.
https://www.driveonwood.com/static/m...fema_plans.pdf And we all know where our current "betters" would have us go - and its not internal combustion. But not to bring this thread "political." Still, Gen-Gas was brought to a very high degree of refinement in the years before and during WWII. I believe it is Vince Falter at his Fordgarage.com site who covers somewhat the German G28 engine - which was extensively used in this fuel. A discussion of various "heads" used on the Model A/G28 including those used on wood gas fuel is shown at https://www.fordgarage.com/pages/hea...ssionratio.htm I note that generally the G28 "GenGas engines" head are GREATER than 7 to 1 compression - which to me is a surprise - but makes sense considering the probable power output one can achieve with a lower energy dense fuel such as GenGas. Still learning... Joe K
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12-19-2023, 12:17 PM | #4 |
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The flame that you see when you burn wood in your fireplace is the wood gas burning. It is a combination of hydrogen, carbon, and carbon monoxide, plus some volatile organic hydrocarbons. I am really impressed by the Lance Bulldog tractor. One cylinder, two-cycle, huge displacement, rpm you can count, and burning any kind of oil. A good source of used crankcase oil is the marinas and boatyards where people change the oil in their boats.
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