RE: [Biofuel] Napier Deltic Engines

2005-07-02 Thread Chris Lloyd
Does anyone have any knowledge of, or first hand experience with these engines? We had them powering trains in the 1960/70s, they were the most powerfull diesels engined trains in the UK. They were retired due to most of the main lines they ran on being electrofied. Good engines that

Re: [Biofuel] Will Brazilian Flex Fuel Device work on American Cars?

2005-07-02 Thread robert luis rabello
Matt Erickson wrote: Hi, I came across this Flextek product product at the link below from a Brazilian manufacturer. The site is marketed for a Brazil audience, but the FAQ's indicate that it would work on imported vehicles. With that in mind, I'm wondering if it would make a American non-FFV

[Biofuel] How many trees were killed to build your home ?

2005-07-02 Thread
Have you ever wondered how many trees were killed to build your home ? Go to this link an see how many and what you can do to change that whether it be a garage or a stadium ?http://customsuperhomes.com/mykI would like to make that change for America, after viewing the information

Re: [Biofuel] How many trees were killed to build your home ?

2005-07-02 Thread Debra
The link does not come up, something must be wrong with the address? Deborah Howard (new on the list) - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2005 3:04 PM Subject: [Biofuel] How many trees were

Re: [Biofuel] Napier Deltic Engines

2005-07-02 Thread dwoodard
The Napier Deltic was based on the Junkers Jumo aircraft diesel engine developed before World War Two. The Jumo had one bank of 6 cylinders and two crankshafts, so the Deltic was much more economical of crankshafts and crankcases. Apparently Napier took out a licence from Junkers before the war

Re: [Biofuel] How many trees were killed to build your home ?

2005-07-02 Thread Chris
I just built a utility building using the recycled steel structure by Panasteel, and I didn't have to join a get-rich-quick scheme to do it. Chris KCayce, SC - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org Sent: Saturday, July 02,

Re: [Biofuel] How many trees were killed to build your home ?

2005-07-02 Thread robert luis rabello
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Have you ever wondered how many trees were killed to build your home ? Go to this link an see how many and what you can do to change that whether it be a garage or a stadium ? Having finished construction of my own house less than three years ago, and

[Biofuel] trees killed for stick housing

2005-07-02 Thread MALONEKR
Checkout www.romanconcrete.com and www.earth-house.com,especially the "liberty house".I have read professor p.k.mahta work with flyash and other types of ash and now know that we can build very,very long-lasting dome homes without rebar or other costly building products.Many ready-mix boys are

[Biofuel] radon concerns,etc.

2005-07-02 Thread MALONEKR
Go to www.buildinggreen.com and click up"Role of flyash in sustainable development" by P.K.MEHTA ___ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org http://sustainablelists.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel_sustainablelists.org Biofuel at Journey to

[Biofuel] RE: how many trees my house killed

2005-07-02 Thread Chris
What about bricks? or steel?Aare there any normal building materials that are somewhat environmentally friendly? I mean, sure, I could used mud and old tires, but I don't think my neighborhood would like that much :) -Chris N. ___ Biofuel mailing

[Biofuel] morris-fairbanks opposed cylinder diesel

2005-07-02 Thread MALONEKR
Morris-fairbanks built diesel locomotive engines this way,i believe.Ask TRAINS magazine if i am right. ___ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org http://sustainablelists.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel_sustainablelists.org Biofuel at Journey to

Re: [Biofuel] How many trees were killed to build your home ?

2005-07-02 Thread Nancy Canning
what about recycled tires. filled with dirt,then covered with stucco. Makes a mighty good building and is being used all over the southwest. - Original Message - From: Chris To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2005 8:35 PM Subject: Re: