My dad has numerous International/McCormick Deering WD 9's (40's tractor)
that starts on gas and then when warm up you switch it over to diesel. I was
14 when my dad bought the first one, and this was my first experience with a
diesel, so it didn't seem weird that it had spark plugs and a carburetor! I
understand a bit more now. I think there is even some sort of dome inside
the head that closes up when running on diesel to increase compression, not
sure though. On gas there is no throttle, just one speed.
It is my understanding that starter and battery technology during this time
did not allow for diesel starting. John Deere's back then had a separate
small gas engine that was used to start the diesel.
If anyone is interested in a photo of a restored WD9, ping me off list.
Blaine Dumkee
Fort Smith NT
Canada
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Bob KNOTTS
Sent: Monday, March 17, 2003 4:06 AM
To: Dane Bruce; OLETrucks
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] old 54 GMC firetruck
It's been a long time, but I think the semi-diesel had both. I'll have to do
some research. BK
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dane Bruce" <nochay@earthlink.net>
To: "OLETrucks" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, March 17, 2003 12:17 AM
Subject: RE: [oletrucks] old 54 GMC firetruck
> Hey bob,
>
> I don't know much about engines, But diesel has to be fuel injected, not
> carbeurted. A 1950's fire truck here in las vegas has a ancient detroit
> diesel in it, and I drool everytime I think about it. It's fuel injected.
No
> Carb's here.
>
> Dane
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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