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Engines Plugs Mufflers Fuel > Davis Diesel heads...anyone?

driftrider
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Location: Cedar Rapids, IA. (In my own little world)

Hello everyone,

Everytime I get a new RCM magizine I see the ad for Davis Diesel heads that talks about how it boosts power with better fuel economy. Has anyone every used one on a heli or plane? If so, how do they work?

Thanks,

Mike

04-28-2002 Over year old.

Blair
Key Veteran
Location: Republic of Canuckistan

I've seen a couple flown in planks. They were both a bitch to get started
but once going flew ok (for a plank).

The biggest hassle with them is getting proper fuel. The diesel out of the town pump doesn't cut it. You can either make your own (if you can find a source of ether - not likely these days) or you can buy a concentrate from Davis and just add your oil.

It would be a fun experiment, but they don't seem practical for heli use.

Blair

04-29-2002 Over year old.

driftrider
Veteran
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA. (In my own little world)

Oh, that sucks. I figured that it'd run on regular #1 diesel or kerosene with oil mixed in. I bet the fuel from Davis is expensive too.

I just think it'd be cool to have the heli blowing black smoke and smelling like diesel.

Oh, well, I'll live without it for now

,

Mike

04-29-2002 Over year old.

Doug
Elite Veteran
Location: Naples Florida....

Ether and dezel fuel plus oil is the fuel. The high compression causes much higher levels of vibration and the tourque peaks would be severe strain on the clutch.

04-29-2002 Over year old.

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