I am interested in 2 stroke diesels. I saw a restore Ford F-5 and the gentleman had put in a Detroit 2 stroke diesel. What a neat vehicle. It has piqued my curiosity.
My questions are these: What were the last vehicles in this country to come with 2 stroke diesels (I understand Renault is developing one)? What are the pros and cons of a 2 stroke diesel? Would it idle higher that a standard 4 stroke diesel and shift at higher rpm? What about fuel consumption? I think it has potential to produce more horsepower, is this true? Does if have as much torque as a standard 4 stroke diesel? I heard it said they consume oil; true?Any other inputs would be appreciated. I know they are used in other applications. It would be interesting to hear about those applications but I am most interested in their use in vehicles. Thanks
My questions are these: What were the last vehicles in this country to come with 2 stroke diesels (I understand Renault is developing one)? What are the pros and cons of a 2 stroke diesel? Would it idle higher that a standard 4 stroke diesel and shift at higher rpm? What about fuel consumption? I think it has potential to produce more horsepower, is this true? Does if have as much torque as a standard 4 stroke diesel? I heard it said they consume oil; true?Any other inputs would be appreciated. I know they are used in other applications. It would be interesting to hear about those applications but I am most interested in their use in vehicles. Thanks