"the_dawggie" <the_dawggie@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> I learnt that on the ***mins diesel list many years
> ago. And it is very very true.
No it ain't.
Diesel engines get more of an internal hiding than any SI engine could
hope
to, which is precisely why diesel engine components are vastly heavier and
more solid than those of your average SI engine.
> The type of fuel, meybe not. I can burn petrol in my
> diesel engine up to around a 40% point (don't try diesel
> in your petrol engine - it might end up cactus)
Believe me, I wouldn't ever think about it :)
> The way the engine works alters a lot of stuff.
The way the engine works might, but the fuel it burns with all else being
equal doesn't do diddly.
> Do I have to worryabout spark plugs and ignition system ... no. Do I
> have to worry about timing or fuel quality to the point
> the thing pings itself to death... no.
Um, yeah actually.
Diesels are fussier about fuel on average than a petrol engine, and
they'll
knock themselves to death pretty quickly if the mix isn't right. Water is
also a big problem for diesels in that a small amount will shut your
average
diesel down completely and cause the entire fuel system to need priming
whereas it'll just make your average SI engine run rough.
> It either starts or it doesn't.
Like any other engine.
> Do I have to worry about stale fuel - no.
No, it already stinks to the bejesus.
> Can I make my own fuel - yes.
Is it worth the hassle? No :)
> The engine is a very different design to petrol. I spent
> the early years of my life suffering with SI engines (still
> have a couple) I hate them.
We know.
However, I'd add that given your mental state and hatred for some things
that are water off a duck's back for most people, it'd be faior to assume
that your hatred for SI engines is a *tad* over done.
> A ***mins 6BT would ****e all over your NA 8 cylinder petrol
> or LPG stuff.
That's a pretty big call considering I never mentioned any particular V8.
You're right though. One would certainly cost more money, make more noise
and smell *way* worse than any V8 that I can think of.
> I'd need to see it to believe it.
I think that may be a lot of your troubles. You ain't seen it, but believe
it to be true anyway.
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Regards,
Noddy.
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