Big engines ...

Dec 11, 2004 2 Replies
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Interesting to see that big players are still using cast iron heads and crankcases - and, come to that, piston engines - in the 21st century.



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I'm currently reading "The Death Of Oil" by Paul Roberts. A very sobering read for anyone who likes engines or even electric light in their home ... Currently available from all good bookshops.



HINT - a good Christmas present for the thinking engineer ;o))



regards,



Kim Siddorn


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You call that a big engine? . . . .

Now *this* is a real big engine

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:-)

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Actually,EMD using case iron for the crankcase is an innovation as previously they used fabricated steel. Possibly as this generation engine is capable of replacing two of the older generation 2 stroke types, weight is part of the traction component. The engine is certainly a leap in piston displacement per cylinder-

1010 ci, as against the current 645 % 710 2 strokes.

Tom

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