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Steam vs Gasoline Engines

Posted: 12/23/13 10:46pmMessage 1 of 3
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A steam engine produces maximum torque (twisting power) at zero RPM; a gasoline engine doesn’t produce maximum torque till high on the RPM scale.  Partly because of this, and partly because of weight and resulting traction, here’s an 18 hp antique steam tractor outpulling a modern 850 hp diesel tractor.  Great theater. 


http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=FLQhvruimfs

 

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Re: Steam vs Gasoline Engines

Posted: 12/24/13 8:22amMessage 2 of 3
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Well Larry, that does it for me. I'm pulling my engine and putting in a boiler!

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Re: Steam vs Gasoline Engines

Posted: 12/26/13 12:50pmMessage 3 of 3
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Vette(s): 1982 C3 Collectors Edition 44000 miles, sat in the sun most of its life, My wife purchased it for me for Father's Day in 2007 from her girlfriend that had it for 19 years. It is on the road again. I'm retired but it is now my daily driver.
Cannot do that in Southern California the price of water is to high.

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