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11-28-2006, 01:59 PM
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Posted By RingWinger

RE: gas fuel with glo plug no ignition

Andy, Will, et al

Cool Power Oil selection:

Thanks Will for telling us about your selection of Cool Power blends. For clarification I should say that I use the 100% synthetic Cool Power...
11-27-2006, 05:01 PM
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Views: 297,723
Posted By RingWinger

RE: gas fuel with glo plug no ignition

Wvarn/Will

Hello Will,

Which version of the Cool Power oil did you buy at the Cart Shop you listed above?

I thought others maybe interested in this data too.

Kelly
11-27-2006, 01:40 PM
Replies: 2,424
Views: 297,723
Posted By RingWinger

RE: gas fuel with glo plug no ignition

Hello Andy,


Micro Needle Bearings:

I don’t doubt you skills to be able to create a needle bearing, but I think you’ll find that it is much nicer to buy this product.

There are...
11-23-2006, 06:02 PM
Replies: 2,424
Views: 297,723
Posted By RingWinger

RE: gas fuel with glo plug no ignition

Hello Will,

Here is an interesting article detailing the "Squish Action". It details many aspects of ignition variables that maybe of useful to you.

...
11-09-2006, 02:46 PM
Replies: 1,038
Views: 167,813
Posted By RingWinger

RE: Substitute for Ether

Stewart / Reg

I took your advice and heated yesterday’s mixture up and it cooked up like normal BioOil, it lost its extra viscosity. So I capitulated and mixed a new batch of BioOil to test...
11-08-2006, 04:46 PM
Replies: 1,038
Views: 167,813
Posted By RingWinger

RE: Substitute for Ether

Gentlemen,

I decided to run a test using the Pressure Cooker:

I did not follow the directions as prescribed on page (4) of this tread, but decided to try a modification:

I mixed...
11-08-2006, 01:02 PM
Replies: 1,038
Views: 167,813
Posted By RingWinger

RE: Substitute for Ether

Hello Stewart,


Pressure Cooker:

I appreciate you concerns for safety regarding cooking the Veggie Oil within the Pressure Cooker, but I respectfully disagree with this viewpoint. In fact...
11-07-2006, 06:49 PM
Replies: 1,038
Views: 167,813
Posted By RingWinger

RE: Substitute for Ether

Hello Andy and Reg,

Congratulations on your BioOil discoveries!

May I make a few suggestions that my help?

Foaming:

Perhaps using Laundry (clothes) Washing Detergent or Automatic...
10-25-2006, 04:04 PM
Replies: 1,038
Views: 167,813
Posted By RingWinger

RE: Substitute for Ether

Gentlemen,

You maybe able to increase the saturation of Hydrogen Ions into you cheaper corn oil/ canola oil by changing your process slightly. This may yield an oil with an increased viscosity...
09-20-2006, 02:44 PM
Replies: 1,038
Views: 167,813
Posted By RingWinger

RE: Substitute for Ether

Andy and Greg

Thanks for the great link on How Stuff Works:

I clipped this bit out:

Diesel fuel has a higher energy density than gasoline. On average, 1 gallon (3.8 L) of diesel fuel...
09-20-2006, 10:41 AM
Replies: 1,038
Views: 167,813
Posted By RingWinger

RE: Substitute for Ether

Here is the data on Stoddard solvent: aka White Spirits or Paint Thinner, which maybe what is in some BBQ Lighter Fluids too.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_spirit


Kelly
09-20-2006, 10:24 AM
Replies: 1,038
Views: 167,813
Posted By RingWinger

RE: Substitute for Ether

Graham.

I have to agree with SGC (Stewart) on his option that making BioDiesel (Transesterification) and the process of make the Veggie Oil are opposite processes. Perhaps your experiment of...
08-20-2006, 04:53 PM
Replies: 1,038
Views: 167,813
Posted By RingWinger

RE: Substitute for Ether

Andy,

Now that was a wonderful set of tests! I’m impressed with how well the engine runs currently, on a No Ether Fuel.

If you take a close look at the copper disk it if very evident...
08-19-2006, 03:47 PM
Replies: 1,038
Views: 167,813
Posted By RingWinger

RE: Substitute for Ether

GrahamC

Exactly on target.

Wide open throttle (WOT) is great since the rate of compression is very high, since high piston speed relates to an very high internal compression rate of...
08-18-2006, 05:17 PM
Replies: 1,038
Views: 167,813
Posted By RingWinger

RE: Substitute for Ether

Andy, good idea, I think you did tell me that one test did fail. Where you able to adjust the CR with your CU disk stack?

Yes an air space, but it may allow the bellows effect. Perhaps an...
08-18-2006, 04:57 PM
Replies: 1,038
Views: 167,813
Posted By RingWinger

RE: Substitute for Ether

Yes, a good point, the amount of insulation is small for each surface, but DOD found that a stack of disks was a surprisingly good insulating device. If I remember correctly they needed to support...
08-18-2006, 02:26 PM
Replies: 1,038
Views: 167,813
Posted By RingWinger

RE: Substitute for Ether

Andy,

Anodized Disk update:

I had one further idea to add to the layered anodized disk concept. The ideas of stacking various alloys maybe beneficial. If the first disk, which is in contact...
08-18-2006, 09:18 AM
Replies: 1,038
Views: 167,813
Posted By RingWinger

RE: Substitute for Ether

Andy,

Stacked Anodized Disk:

Last year I mentioned these facts to you:

I found some interesting material in an old book at our library from the Department of Defense several years ago,...
08-17-2006, 05:58 PM
Replies: 1,038
Views: 167,813
Posted By RingWinger

RE: Substitute for Ether

Gentleman,

Wonderful work Andy!

We now can start to see what will work. I half suspected that the Naptha may lower the Cetane to such an extent at it may not work, but it may work with...
08-15-2006, 05:48 PM
Replies: 1,038
Views: 167,813
Posted By RingWinger

RE: Substitute for Ether

Hello Greg,

I fear that this discussion is fragmenting into some rather odd directions, off course from Andy’s intent to find an etherless diesel fuel. My use of Energy Density was to help...
08-15-2006, 04:33 PM
Replies: 1,038
Views: 167,813
Posted By RingWinger

RE: Substitute for Ether

Greg,

Yes, You are correct, there is no butterfly valve, my mistake. Thank you. You adjust engine speed in a normal diesel engine by direct control the fuel pump.

Energy Density in my...
08-15-2006, 02:06 PM
Replies: 1,038
Views: 167,813
Posted By RingWinger

RE: Substitute for Ether

Hello Graham,

I would suggest you stay away from Tetra Ethyl Lead, since it is an Octane Booster, which is going in the wrong direction.

An Octane booster is used to DECREASE the ease of...
08-14-2006, 01:13 PM
Replies: 1,038
Views: 167,813
Posted By RingWinger

RE: Substitute for Ether

Hello Graham, et al:

My I offer some suggestions to help you with the No Ether Fuel?

As you have mention there are many possible combinations of fuels, Cetane boosters, and oils, but if you...
03-10-2006, 10:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,231
Posted By RingWinger

RE: Delta-Plank (New Design) all composite: Photos

Vicman,

You ask about the Vacuum pumps in the photos: One is Jim's and the top one is mine. Jim's has some sort of cover on his pump.

I don't know which one you are refering too, but they...
03-10-2006, 07:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,231
Posted By RingWinger

RE: Delta-Plank (New Design) all composite: Photos

This model flew okay as far as control, but the slow flight was not good. The slot let too much air pass out from under the craft. Jim plugged the hole and move the motor aft and it then regained...
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