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Old 01-11-2008, 07:35 PM
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Now THATS a Diesel!
http://people.bath.ac.uk/ccsshb/12cyl/

Wow.
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Wow, Im still amazed people can build such gigantic stuff!
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awesome
but what do they use it for?
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but what do they use it for?

ships,aircratf carriers,etc
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Should put 4 big wheels on it and strap a seat and steering wheel to the front!

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The second paragraph says these engines were designed for very large container ships.
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Lol you no you've got the biggest motor around when it has stairs and guard rails.
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You know, that might be the biggestor most powerful diesel,


But the COOLEST diesel is STILL the Napier Deltic

http://www.ptfnasty.com/ptfDeltic.html

http://www.wis.co.uk/justin/deltic-engine.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delta_engine


There's even a mini Deltic!
http://www.craftsmanshipmuseum.com/Tomlinson.htm


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its a slow speed diesel used for ships for single diesel applications. it turns at like 110 rpm and would be coupled stright to the propeller, no gearing at all.
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That engine isn't really as big as it looks. Those are Oompa Loompa's working on it.
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Were those ARP headstuds? I definately need em for my 6.0!
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