Re: [MBZ] New Mercedes Diesel Engines

2016-06-03 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I keep waiting for someone to develop a bioreactor fuel source. Oh wait - I think that is called a horse. But one without all the balky tendencies and with a smaller package would be nice. On Jun 3, 2016 5:04 AM, "Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > "Continuous

Re: [MBZ] New Mercedes Diesel Engines

2016-06-03 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
"Continuous improvement" Isn't that what human life is all about? On Thursday, June 2, 2016, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > http://www.enginebuildermag.com/2016/05/mercedes-benz-invests-billions-in-new-engine-technology/ > > > Craig > >

Re: [MBZ] New Mercedes Diesel Engines

2016-06-02 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Are you believing there is an engine under there somewhere? Makes me want an OM621, or a 1940 vintage Shovey 6 cyl, or a frod 300 Six. Or, a M180. Craig via Mercedes June 2, 2016 at 3:06 PMvia Postbox

[MBZ] New Mercedes Diesel Engines

2016-06-02 Thread Craig via Mercedes
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[MBZ] New Mercedes Diesel

2007-10-18 Thread LarryT
Hello, Was reading about the new Diesel on the MB website and they talk about new piezoelectric fuel injectors which contribute to the efficiency of the engine. I'm trying to understand how the piezoelectric concept helps the injectors? I read Wikipaedia and it says Piezioelectric is

Re: [MBZ] New Mercedes Diesel

2007-10-18 Thread Tom Hargrave
They respond (open and close) much faster, allowing more control of the injection cycle. Thanks, Tom 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: 10/18/07 12:09 PM Subject: [MBZ] New Mercedes Diesel Hello

Re: [MBZ] New Mercedes Diesel/Piezio

2007-10-18 Thread JFreezn
Piezio to me was: hit a rock, generate a spark. This would be the opposite; provide a spark will move a valve, a glorified solenoid valve. These electronic injectors are so quick that they permit 3 to 5 firings per power stroke, which controls the severity of the flame front travel

Re: [MBZ] New Mercedes Diesel/Piezio

2007-10-18 Thread Hendrik Fay
And they would more than likely cost more each than an old 300D. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Piezio to me was: hit a rock, generate a spark. This would be the opposite; provide a spark will move a valve, a glorified solenoid valve. These electronic injectors are so quick that they

Re: [MBZ] New Mercedes Diesel/Piezio

2007-10-18 Thread LarryT
! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs . - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2007 2:31 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] New Mercedes Diesel/Piezio Piezio to me was: hit a rock, generate a spark. This would

Re: [MBZ] New Mercedes Diesel

2007-10-18 Thread OK Don
Re: Piezioelectric is the ability of some materials (notably crystals and certain ceramics) to generate an electric potential. The material has two modes - if you apply pressure or deform it, it will generate electricity, per the article. However, if you apply electricity to it, it will deform,