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dcb · 09-28-2009, 10:47 AM

Problem is diesels rarely are running in stoichiometric. Usually they run "lean" as the compression ignition will ignite just about any fuel in the chamber regardless of the ratio to air.

09-28-2009, 10:47 AM	#8 (permalink)
dcb needs more cowbell Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: ÿ Posts: 5,038 pimp mobile - '81 suzuki gs 250 t 90 day: 96.29 mpg (US) schnitzel - '01 Volkswagen Golf TDI 90 day: 53.56 mpg (US) Thanks: 158 Thanked 269 Times in 212 Posts	Problem is diesels rarely are running in stoichiometric. Usually they run "lean" as the compression ignition will ignite just about any fuel in the chamber regardless of the ratio to air. __________________ WINDMILLS DO NOT WORK THAT WAY!!!