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06-06-2013, 11:29 AM

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1936 diesel

For all diesel lovers, hears a really neat video.

1936 Fairbanks Morse Model 32D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_0xifuTqVA

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06-06-2013, 11:43 AM

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RE: 1936 diesel

Your plane would be a bit nose heavy!

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06-06-2013, 02:59 PM

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RE: 1936 diesel

well maybe it could run the home generator in case of a power outage on 2nd thought the whole block martin

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06-06-2013, 03:01 PM

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RE: 1936 diesel

Looks like its firing a navel style broadside from its barrels!

I love it!

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06-07-2013, 09:06 AM

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RE: 1936 diesel

It looks like they are turning the governor on and off. Note that when the RPM drops down all cylinders fire to bring the RPM back up. After it gets within a certain range it uses only one or two cylinders to maintain speed. Great running old diesel!

George

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