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OS 1.60 Diesel Conversion???

Old 05-10-2006, 12:14 PM
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Hi,

I have an O.S. 1.60 (2 stk) and am thinking about trying a Diesel conversion from Davis Diesel. I am very pleased with the engine as it is except for the cost of Glowfuel. Also, from the little reading I've done it sounds like it will turn a bigger prop and reduce the overall noise level.
Has anyone tried this conversion? How did it work? Any thing to watch for?

Thx.
Old 05-10-2006, 06:37 PM
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Default RE: OS 1.60 Diesel Conversion???

You should have bought a Saito 4 stroke. It will run quiet, turn a bigger prop, and use much less fuel All without peeling the cheap nickel liner from the cylinder [:@]
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Ras, I converted an MDS 1.48 and it makes a very good Diesel and so will the 1.60. If I can find the numbers I'll move them here.
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Thanks TW. Was there much fiddling around with carb settings, etc...?
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Default RE: OS 1.60 Diesel Conversion???

They only need to be a little leaner than the glow settings and a prop of about 30% more load, I use 50% more in some cases. Your 1.60 should turn a 16x8 three blade in the 9,100 to 9,500 rpm range with the carb about 75% open. You can also use a smaller volume muffler. It may turn a 16x10 three blade the well too.
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Really need more info on this..
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Davis is very partial toOS conversions and overy 20 years of making heads for them this proves out OS is one of the best conversions out there less fuel-- more power-quieter period martin

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