A bit off-the-wall, but....

MikeDeY

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• Jul 20, 2013

• #1

Has anyone ever considered converting a Rocket engine to run on diesel? I know it's kind of a random thought, but what do you guys think?

 

peter k

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• Jul 20, 2013

• #2

Diesel

Interesting concept ,I reckon they already pull like a diesel .

 

Power-Tripp

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• Jul 20, 2013

• #3

Cylinder liners are ALUMINUM. Head bolts are not strong enough. But it could be done.

 

CanberraR3

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• Jul 20, 2013

• #4

peter k said:

Interesting concept ,I reckon they already pull like a diesel .

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Sound like it too. Or at least that's what the guys at work keep telling me.

 

scot in exile

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• Jul 20, 2013

• #5

A diesel rocket I hope Jeremy Clarkson does not read this, how about used kitchen grease would that not be cheaper to run?

 

bruce aussie

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• Jul 21, 2013

• #6

Why?????????

 

Idaho Red Rocket 3

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• Jul 21, 2013

• #7

My Rocket almost sounds like a diesel tractor anyway.

 

Dennsell

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• Jul 21, 2013

• #8

MikeDeY said:

Has anyone ever considered converting a Rocket engine to run on diesel? I know it's kind of a random thought, but what do you guys think?

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Rudolf D' would be proud of ya mate..

 

pete.triumph

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• Jul 21, 2013

• #9

it would have to be turbo diesel

and the only gear it wouldn't spin the wheel would be 5th

 

CanberraR3

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• Jul 21, 2013

• #10

I'm with Bruce. Why??? Should be interesting.