While we're splitting hairs, it's Diesel, not diesel - a man's name, not a generic type of engine or fuel. Pay proper respect to Herr Rudolf.
On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 8:08 PM, Peter Frederick <psf...@earthlink.net>wrote: > A diesel engine is a compression ignition engine with direct, timed fuel > injection. Other compression engines are not diesels, including Lister > Cycle engines that use kerosene or diesel with the fuel added to the air > stream in a carburetor or which have untimed injection into the cylinder or > intake. > > Why wouldn't you fly on a diesel powered plane? Diesels are high on > torque and often have optimal power output at typical aircraft engine > speeds (1200 or 2400 rpm are typical). Remember, nearly all modern > aircraft piston engines use constant speed propellors and run at fixed rpm > except when idling. > > The Germans used many of them during WWII, although they were somewhat > underpowered due to lack of turbocharging, I think. > > Peter > > > ______________________________**_________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives > http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/<http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/> > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.com<http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com> > -- OK Don 2001 ML320 2012 Passat TDI DSG 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager 1957 C182A _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
