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Forum: Private Flying

10th May 2010, 11:17

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Accidental diesel in Rotax 912

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Posted By Ultranomad

Thanks, that's an important note. However,...

Thanks, that's an important note. However, scoring may still be caused by the carbon buildup and improperly seated rings.

Yes, provided that combustion conditions are the same, which is not the...

Forum: Private Flying

9th May 2010, 20:13

Replies: 48

Accidental diesel in Rotax 912

Views: 14,532

Posted By Ultranomad

Big Pistons Forever, detonation would undoubtedly...

Big Pistons Forever, detonation would undoubtedly be ruinous to the engine, but I have a strong doubt the mixture in question would detonate. Unfortunately, I have no direct experience with that, so...

Forum: Private Flying

9th May 2010, 19:09

Replies: 48

Accidental diesel in Rotax 912

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Posted By Ultranomad

Peter, decreased compression may be a result of...

Peter, decreased compression may be a result of stuck piston rings caused by carbon deposits. The same would lead to cylinder scoring, further decreasing compression.

Forum: Private Flying

9th May 2010, 18:04

Replies: 48

Accidental diesel in Rotax 912

Views: 14,532

Posted By Ultranomad

Big Pistons Forever, diesel fuel does not...

Big Pistons Forever, diesel fuel does not detonate in a petrol engine. The engine is probably damaged but not to such a dire extent as to require a full replacement. Most likely, the engine is badly...

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