 | THE MLA DIESEL (MLA-17)
The MLA Diesel is a model diesel engine of the old pattern developed
in Europe during World War II. It is a long stroke, moderate speed,
high torque engine. So it is relatively docile and easy starting. Displacement
is 1/5th cubic inch. The engine measures 4 3/4" high by 5 3/4"
long. No battery is required for operating it. Only fuel is required.
This type of diesel is also called a "compression ignition"
engine. In that sense it is like an ordinary diesel, except that there
is no fuel injector, rather only a simple carburetor with a venturi
and needle valve. With no miniature injector to consider, making the
engine is much simplified. The engine is designed to require a minimum
of tooling with the home machinist in mind. Most of the engine is made
from bar stock, much of which requires only plain turning. Only the
crank and wrist pins require heat treatment, and those are made from
standard drill rod and can be
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| easily handled with a propane torch. For making the engine a 27 page instruction booklet is supplied, with supplementary set up drawings and photos. It also includes information on model diesel fuel and engine operation. Along with the booklet are three large drawing sheets measuring 36 by 22 inches. The drawings show all items double size for clarity. Finally, three special Viton "O" rings are supplied for the head, compression screw, and (if desired) the needle valve assembly. Otherwise the engine builder is expected to supply his own materials and hardware items, sources for which are listed in the instruction booklet. |
MLA Diesel kit (MLA-17)
MLA Diesel kit (MLA-17) with instruction booklet, drawings, and special "O" rings
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$27.00* |
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