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Old 12-06-2009, 04:55 PM
kerry kerry is offline
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Originally Posted by Brian Carlton View Post
Altitude has no impact, whatsoever, in the ability of a diesel to start. The compression is the same whether at 9000 feet or at sea level. However, the amount of air in the cylinder is reduced. The reduction in air has no affect on the start.
Hmmmm?? Compression PSI the same irregardless of altitude? I'm not convinced. Ratio yes, actual pressure, I think is less.
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