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Originally posted by cwatt View PostDo all trains use the diesel engines to power electric motors?
SO, whats behind this cover?
If you guessed, the air passage way, you guessed right.
Those of you who are familiar with 2-stroke designs will understand what's going on here, and for those who don't...
A 2-stroke doesn't use valves for intake/exhaust. It uses ports that are exposed based on the position of the piston on it's stroke.
Now this is a very strange setup that I had never heard of until starting this Career. But these engines use a combination of intake ports on the cylinder, and exhaust valves on the heads to allow a turbocharger to work.
Also note, hollow block. Took me a while to figure out that the pipe shown is for coolant. Otherwise how the hell would these things not burn up? When I saw this setup for the first time I was awe-struck. Especially considering this is not a new design by any means.
I'll snap a photo of the top end tomorrow. Equally fascinating. A 2-stroke with valves, turbocharger, and camshaft? wtfsauce.No E30 ClubOriginally posted by MrBurgundyAnyways, mustangs are gay and mini vans are faster than your car, you just have to deal with that.
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Originally posted by cwatt View PostDo all trains use the diesel engines to power electric motors?
That is one big ass Detroit, I didnt know they were still in service in Loco's even anymore dude to fuel consumption and emissions regs. Fun fact, All detroit 2 strokes need a supper charger to operate and scavenge correctly.Last edited by mrsleeve; 01-21-2014, 06:59 PM.Originally posted by FusionIf a car is the epitome of freedom, than an electric car is house arrest with your wife titty fucking your next door neighbor.
The Desire to Save Humanity is Always a False Front for the Urge to Rule it- H. L. Mencken
Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants.
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Originally posted by dashboardmonkey View PostSo much displacement, in the morning after being off all night, you have to open bleeder valves to push out condensation before running the engine. At least I had to on our switching loco. 2500 hp and in-measurable amounts of torque, all at your finger tips.
Just a 3 month service today. Change all of these out.
No E30 ClubOriginally posted by MrBurgundyAnyways, mustangs are gay and mini vans are faster than your car, you just have to deal with that.
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Originally posted by Downz View Postneed moar cool train pics and train stuff
seriously, this shit is killer, i love seeing the insides and inner workings of these behemoths
sigpic1984 318i Total conversion to a DIRT race car.
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There ae 2 types of super charger roots and centralfugal both are supper chargers and both are referred to as blowers, but when you think of a blower you generally picture a roots type like 2 storke detroit diesles need to function properly.Originally posted by FusionIf a car is the epitome of freedom, than an electric car is house arrest with your wife titty fucking your next door neighbor.
The Desire to Save Humanity is Always a False Front for the Urge to Rule it- H. L. Mencken
Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants.
William Pitt-
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