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Originally posted by psfred
It would take god-almightly hard plunger/sleeve sets to run at 2500 psi with no lubrication ---- to say nothing of the water corrosion from the residual water in the alcohol.....
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Rather interesting article. Lubrication was taken care of via a reroute of engine oil. MB engineers were envolved in the experement. Injectors where opened up a lot too.
You should read it. Wonder where this experement ended up?
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