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[*] posted on 3-4-2019 at 10:00 PM


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After my second timing belt failure in a year, I am thinking about converting my Kia to steam power. Do you think I will be able to bring a trailer load of wood pellets to keep the boiler fired?

I am really looking forward to blowing the whistle as I chug through the villages!

No, I am not serious...it's just fun to think about!


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[*] posted on 3-5-2019 at 03:04 PM


Are you sure about no ethinol?
That is what prevents us from using it an plane engine.
The alcohol burns the edge of the valves. And eventual failure.
There is a little test kit for it.
An airplane STC'd for car gas solves alot of fuel access issues in Baja.
But one must be very cautious when doing so.
Most pilots won't chance it.




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[*] posted on 3-5-2019 at 03:19 PM


AV GAS is not the same as auto gas but we can use in cars if there is nothing else... I have a couple of times when the Pemex was closed but the airstrip had fuel! Makes your car want to "take off"! LOL



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[*] posted on 3-5-2019 at 03:22 PM


Avgas is full of lead to lube the valves. Cars don't need that anymore.



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