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    Diesel Fuel System Design

    All points taken and considered . That is why we share views and experiences here , thus putting the collective experience to work . Even if sometimes a bit out of the box..... but isnt that how evolution and progress works ? Voice of experience! Ups and down sides to it. Upside is we get a big...
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    Diesel Fuel System Design

    I am talking about proper Bio diesel ! (B100) I know some do , but i would never consider using WVO in a car ...never mind a plane !!! Bio Diesel mixes and works well at any ratio.... and its a great way , or best way to boost Cetane levels and prolong the life of your pump and Injectors due...
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    2.0 L VW TDI Diesel Conversion Comments

    It seems you guys across the pond get only the lower power versions of that engine , probably because of your lower diesel quality ! But that generation of engines here in Europe range from 75 bhp (Sdi version) to 240 BHP ! Weight is under 400 pounds ! Even the "old" previous gen 1,9 TDI ´s...
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    Using truck diesels for Beaver-type large Bush planes. Perfect match?

    You want a good diesel for those specs ? Europe is the place ...perhaps this one would do the job ...as is or with a chip/remap ? 4.2 V8 TDI CR 235-257kW - dimensions length: 520 millimetres (20.5 in), mass: 255–257 kilograms (562–567 lb) CTEC: 283 kilowatts (385 PS; 380 bhp) at 3,750 rpm; 850...
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    4500rpm propeller to negate the PSRU

    Ok.... from what I read guys ....I conclude that this sort of prop and rotation combination would be ideal for "direct drive" diesel ? Any thoughts on that ?
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    Diesel Fuel System Design

    "returning it to one tank might be OK. If it is large, then you might need to return it to the selected tank so you don't overflow the other tank." In principal yes....but I think not ! The return should be to the tank it originated in ! While in some diesels this might be part of the circuit...
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    Diesel Fuel System Design

    My first question would be ; What engine is installed on your Gazaile ? Is it the 1,4 ? If so it stands to reason that the installation would follow the same principle as the automotive installation. So...if your wings tanks are connected and "plumbed" as one single tank I see no cause for...
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    Boeing 777-9x will have folding wings

    You might be right ! I probably should get out more instead of hanging around forums......but as I´m always ready to learn new things , please enlighten me ! I have read a few things, seen a few videos , and even done some stuff in composites that include the ones you mention . ! am by no...
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    Boeing 777-9x will have folding wings

    Hi Tunnels ! I am surprised by your post !!! could it be you are starting the weekend with a few drinks and experiencing "Tunnel " vision:nervous: ? Or perhaps Its me that is not getting your statement ? As I understand the bending wings imply some sort of hinge mechanism, not actually bending...
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    Otto to diesel motorcycle engine conversion for homebuilt aircraft..?

    Hi the TDI you mention has a fuel pump lubricated by the fuel ! That engine is great, and these days most injection systems can probably stand up to a limited amount of JetA ! With ultra low sulphur diesel which was introduced in Europe in the early 90ies pumps o the day started to fail a lot...
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    New design for a long range aircraft

    Hi mate! you mention that diesels weigh so much more! well maybe true for lower power, say, under 100 hp! but above that the latest engines are closing the gap, and the power levels get to the 250 hp and up they even out with the Lycos ! When you add the weight for a redrive or some lighter way...
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    V12 Diesel

    Hi Kingfisher! You are something is wrong! the words in the quote are Rv6ejguy`s , not mine . Lol... we all heard of lost in translation, but this seems to be a case of lost in "quotation":gig:
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    Verhees Delta brain fart

    Hi you can reach him here : :) Verhees Engineering
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    V12 Diesel

    Hi Ross You are right ! But some have ! And you announced it ! Diesel 1.9 TDI in a 172 OH-XCD Cessna 172 Diesel 1.9 TDI 180 hp Silver Hawk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMMRWOO0bmc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgI4vJZZv48 This is a thread started by YOU ! So we should...
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    V12 Diesel

    Finally! spoken like a true inventor! Anyone who has had anything to do with inventing or developing anything new knows that one gone idea does not come from a single eureka moment, but it almost always the result of many failed, and sometimes crazy ideas! Tedious indeed when we cherry pick our...
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    V12 Diesel

    Hi Cheapracer, well it seems for once we agree on something! The TUD3 was a bad engine, being notorious for blowing the head gasket ! This was The PSA group´s first atempt to produce a all aluminium diesel engine . The block was too weak and couldn't deal with the loads it was subjected to...
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    V12 Diesel

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    V12 Diesel

    Another link for all interested in Fuel characteristics and standards! EN 590 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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