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Old 01-28-2018, 11:37 AM   #10 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by RustyLugNut View Post
You might want to try running the naphtha in a lean burn mode to see if it can effectively combust without knocking since lean burn combustion slows down as the air/fuel ratio increases.
I did do some testing with it this winter. My engine seems to be OK with it in lean burn and light load, but at mid load it will knock. So now I'm using it to heat a garage this winter. lol
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