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Old 07-03-2012, 06:36 AM   #15 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Old Mechanic View Post
The most efficient IC engine is right at 55% and it can run on basically crude oil, virtually unrefined. That engine would not work in your car, with a 3 foot bore and an 9 foot stroke running at 92 RPM.
Mech, is that the engine from that giant Maersk container ship?
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