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Old 08-09-2011 | 04:43 AM
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Default RE: the great ether debate

There have been some compression ignition engines manufactured for motorcycles and mopeds in the past.
the Lohmann moped with its 18cc diesel engine comes to mind.
http://cyclemaster.wordpress.com/pag...nn-hilfsmotor/
What seemed to work well was using 1 part pump diesel, 2 parts gasoline, and 1 part naphtha for the fuel (along with a 20:1 oil ratio for lubrication).
But then this is a 18cc engine, so its larger displacement would allow it to run without ether in the fuel.
I assume on a cold day, you would have to use starter fluid though.