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Old 07-06-2011, 03:30 PM   #6 (permalink)
ConnClark
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Diesels also have an inherent advantage in the constant pressure expansion of the power stroke in the diesel cycle. You get more work out of the same fuel energy than you do in the Otto cycle all other things the same.
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