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I've learned a TON by reading around on these forums as I make the transition from gasoline engine to diesel engine technology. There are a few technical manuals/books floating around, but I don't know enough yet to really know if a given book is worthy of the "bible" title. Is/are there a...

My V12 (not 12V, but Vee-12 cylinders) had two spark plugs per cylinder. ...if you read my introduction a few months back, you'll see I'm working on converting a 27liter V12 rolls royce Meteor engine (post WWII transport engine) to run on diesel/jet fuel instead of gasoline... Most all of the 4...

Spoken like a gasoline man... (sorry, I'm still learning here) Gas engines start with about 1-1.5 mils of crankshaft bearing journal clearance and go up to about 3 mils for short lived fuelers (less drag, but more slamming around of the rod on the crankshaft). Does the same apply for a diesel in...

Pistons, Classic gasoline = Aluminum Diesel = 1) Aluminum with steel ring lands 2) Steel My engine is a slow turner ~2500-3000rpm so I am tempted to machine new steel pistons instead of trying to deal with steel inserts for alum. pistons. Question#1 Opinions? Also, most if not all...

New to the site and still learning my way around. If any of you have seen my recent introduction, you'll be aware of my crackpot idea to convert a Rolls-Royce Meteor V12 from avgas to Diesel (jet-A). I figured this "Alternative..." area would be the best place for me to ramble while I learn more...

Hello all from ...snowy... Southern California. I was told about this forum by a Cummins driving friend after a long discussion about aircraft diesel engines. I am working on an idea of converting a gasoline engine to a diesel. (The Rolls Royce factory did it some, but little information can be...