[cctalk] Re: saving old technology [was: Recordak Magnaprint Microfiche Printer Free]

2024-05-08 Thread CAREY SCHUG via cctalk
I doubt that creating deisel fuel is purely mechanical. pumping and processing both. And the glow plug to start is electrical, so will a blowtorch heat it enough to start without damaging the engine? Of course the propane for the blowtorch is another issue. Maybe a few farm tractors, with

[cctalk] Re: saving old technology [was: Recordak Magnaprint Microfiche Printer Free]

2024-05-08 Thread Paul Koning via cctalk
Sure, but classic Diesel engines are purely mechanical. paul > On May 8, 2024, at 9:38 AM, Michael Thompson > wrote: > > Most modern Diesel engines use a common-rail electronically controlled > injection system. > >> On May 8, 2024, at 8:58 AM, Paul Koning via cctalk >> wrote: >>

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2024-05-08 Thread Michael Thompson via cctalk
Most modern Diesel engines use a common-rail electronically controlled injection system. > On May 8, 2024, at 8:58 AM, Paul Koning via cctalk > wrote: > > > >> On May 8, 2024, at 7:56 AM, CAREY SCHUG via cctalk >> wrote: >> >> At a local linux meeting, the leader was disparaging any

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2024-05-08 Thread Paul Koning via cctalk
> On May 8, 2024, at 7:56 AM, CAREY SCHUG via cctalk > wrote: > > At a local linux meeting, the leader was disparaging any resurrection of old > technology > > Anybody else reminded of the science fiction story where ethereal life forms > arrive from a distant star system after receiving

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2024-05-08 Thread Paul Koning via cctalk
> On May 8, 2024, at 7:56 AM, CAREY SCHUG via cctalk > wrote: > > At a local linux meeting, the leader was disparaging any resurrection of old > technology > > Anybody else reminded of the science fiction story where ethereal life forms > arrive from a distant star system after receiving