Re: IML: Mystery Oil Question

[Brad Hogg <luxoliner@xxxxxxx>]

Water injection is a common high performance add-on to an engine.  I know of 
water injection systems dating back to the 30's in farm machinery.  I'm not 
certain of the purpose, the physics and what exactly it does, but it's not 
uncommon.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Frederick Joslin
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Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2005 11:00 AM
Subject: Re: IML: Mystery Oil Question


Very interesting. I may try this.
However, depending on where you live, I would be careful using tap water 
since it contains various minerals which could deposit in your engine.
I would use distilled water and would make sure that the engine and exhaust 
got good and hot afterwards to ensure that all of the water had been 
expelled.


----- Original Message -----
From: Dave
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Subject: Re: IML: Mystery Oil Question
Date: Fri, 25 Nov 2005 19:51:38 -0800


I have used plain tap water on engines for years. I usually get about a 
quart in an easy to hold cup or container. I take the air filter off 
(Carburetor) Start the engine, and work the throttle by hand. This 
important, as the car will try to die. You need a sensitive touch. Start 
pouring the water in a matchstick sized stream down the carb, revving the 
engine with you other hand. Don't let it die. If it gets to "choked" stop 
pouring water for a second. After I use the whole cup, a carboned-up engine 
will usually run a lot better. A couple of things to watch out for: It will 
create a LOT of steam/smoke, and if there are big chunks of carbon, a big 
piece may come loose and jam the valves.
Dave Wilker

In our own lives, is it as plainly shown,
By every slant and twist, which way the wind has blown?

Adele Crapsey



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