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Old 16th March 2001 | 09:55
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Don't forget the 2 stroke diesel! Probably the simplest internal combustion ever invented. Few moving parts and no ignition!

They were popular as marine and industrial engines. Plus they could run either forward or backwards, depending which way you cranked them!