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Reply #15January 11, 2009, 11:12:10 pm

jtanguay

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Tuning for power vs economy????
« Reply #15 on: January 11, 2009, 11:12:10 pm »
Quote from: "Tony2ltr"
Hmmm, clattering like a powerstroke? What if I said that engine bay would be the last place I would want to be if I had a headache? It is real bad when it is cold, but quiets down a bit when it is warmed up.
-Tony


ah yes... thicker fuel develops pressure a bit earlier, and thinner fuel takes a bit more time.

viscosity does play a pretty big role in the IDI motors  :wink:

is that with the cold start cable pulled out?  idle speed boost?  at least hot idle isn't too bad...  although you want the idle to be as quiet as possible.


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Reply #16January 12, 2009, 12:25:47 am

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« Reply #16 on: January 12, 2009, 12:25:47 am »
Well, it is quite cold here (20 degrees, but a lot of you guys are Canadian, you know about cold).
I am running about 50% homegrown biodiesel (very thick in the cold)...That is with the lever in.  
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