[SEL] FMB two lunger vertical....semi-diesel, I believe

[Richard Strobel]

Thanks J.B. and others.  It's probably best if I head for Idaho or somewhere 
else that's got one and get one on one with the operator.

Regards,
RickinMt.


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Subject: Re: Re: [SEL] FMB two lunger vertical....semi-diesel, I believe


>
>
> >    I believe this is a semi-diesel, two stroke, ports, no valves and 
> > like
> > some two lungers one cylinder is used for starting (the other) on 
> > compressed
> > air.  I believe I have read where too much priming fuel can cause a 
> > runaway,
> > and this may be his concern.  There is evidence of a hot tube/bulb.
> >
> >   I do know he needs some large air tanks and a healthy compressor and 
> > will
> > try to help him out there.
> The most common mistake on the two cycle Diesels that used crankcase 
> pressure to charge the cylinder was adding oil to the crankcase. These 
> crankcases had to be dry, it will pick up splashed lube oil and run away 
> on that, no stopping it by  shutting fuel off. The first rule of running 
> any engine is to know how to stop it. It was common practice to keep a 
> sledge by the FM Y's to break the crankcase covers, eliminating cylinder 
> charge air and stopping the engine. A tight fitting gate on the intake 
> would work, like a Detroit emergency stop. A lever to hold the intake 
> flapper valve open would also work.
> J.B. Castagnos
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