[SEL] When is it an oil field engine?

[Jim Dragoset]

Curt,
I would think that the term implies the engine is intended to run 24/7 in a
mostly
untended condition.
Jim Dragoset

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:sel-bounces at lists.stationary-engine.com]On Behalf Of Curt
Holland
Sent: Friday, July 09, 2004 7:59 AM
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Subject: [SEL] When is it an oil field engine?


Guys,
Have a question for you. What exactly defines an engine as a oil field
engine?
-It's not the number of cycles.....I've seen a few (very few though) 4
cycle oil field engines.
-It's not the HP.....I've seen oilfield engines in the 4HP range.
-Some have side shafts and some don't......
-Some have hot tube and some are mag fired.....

Is it the NG fuel use? (Did any OF engines use a fuel other than NG?)
Is it simply that it was marketed for use only as an oil pumper?

Looking forward to your thoughts....
Curt Holland
Gastonia, NC


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