Royce Wise wrote:

We have looked at several sites that mention heavy fuel rotary's. (diesel,
kerosene, jet A, JP4, JP5 etc) but none so far have had any detailes.
We have been thinking about a diesel rotary, but not compression ignition, spark
ignition instead.

Some reasons for this is heavy fuel is oily, so the apex seals should be able to
get their lube from the fuel itself. I think it was an article on OMC that stated
they had problems getting the engine started.
Does anyone know the specific heat in diesel (heavy fuel) as compared to gasoline?

Royce

 
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