Re: IML: Mystery Oil Question

["Frederick Joslin" <fljoslin@xxxxxxxx>]

The heat in the engine will cause the water to turn to steam making it expand and thus move the piston. As in a steam engine. Also, the convertion of water to steam would remove heat from the engine. It seems that in todays world, water injection could be well managed and is an easy and inexpensive way to help convert excess heat into useful energy. 
I was commenting on the use of water to "clean" an engine.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Brad Hogg"
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Subject: Re: IML: Mystery Oil Question
Date: Sat, 26 Nov 2005 12:24:38 -0600


Water injection is a common high performance add-on to an engine. I know of
water injection systems dating back to the 30's in farm machinery. I'm not
certain of the purpose, the physics and what exactly it does, but it's not
uncommon.

----- Original Message -----
From: Frederick Joslin
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Very interesting. I may try this.
However, depending on where you live, I would be careful using tap water
since it contains various minerals which could deposit in your engine.
I would use distilled water and would make sure that the engine and exhaust
got good and hot afterwards to ensure that all of the water had been
expelled.


----- Original Message -----
From: Dave
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Subject: Re: IML: Mystery Oil Question
Date: Fri, 25 Nov 2005 19:51:38 -0800


I have used plain tap water on engines for years. I usually get about a
quart in an easy to hold cup or container. I take the air filter off
(Carburetor) Start the engine, and work the throttle by hand. This
important, as the car will try to die. You need a sensitive touch. Start
pouring the water in a matchstick sized stream down the carb, revving the
engine with you other hand. Don't let it die. If it gets to "choked" stop
pouring water for a second. After I use the whole cup, a carboned-up engine
will usually run a lot better. A couple of things to watch out for: It will
create a LOT of steam/smoke, and if there are big chunks of carbon, a big
piece may come loose and jam the valves.
Dave Wilker

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By every slant and twist, which way the wind has blown?

Adele Crapsey



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