Fuel injection plugs

[CLsnyder]

----- Original Message -----
From: Greg Hermann <bearbvd at sni.net>
To: <diy_efi at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu>
Sent: Friday, April 30, 1999 9:59 AM
Subject: Re: Fuel injection plugs


> >I like that idea.  A variable displacement hydraulic pump at the engine
> >and four variable displacement pumps (one at each wheel), along with an
> >accumulater would allow you to size the engine for the maximum sustained
> >load (say 100 MPH up a 7% slope fully loaded).  Size the accumulater so
> >that it can store enough energy to accelerate the vehicle's mass from 0
> >to 100 MPH.
> >
>
> This is called a "hydrostatic drive" . A common implementation of it is on
> the large snow cats which ski areas use as groomers for their slopes. I
> think the big problem with it is that the drive's efficiency is low enough
> that any gains in engine efficiency are negated.
>
> DKW once built a little 2 cycle car with a variable speed belt
> tranny--which was a bit of a curiousity.

Actually it was DAF in Holland.
>
> Regards, Greg
>
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