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38,8 liter V12 tank engine 1st run after 28 years!

Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2019 1:19 pm
by Err
I'm not sure why they thought it was a good idea to fire this puppy up inside though.


Re: 38,8 liter V12 tank engine 1st run after 28 years!

Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2019 1:50 pm
by Pugsley
Amazing they were able to bring it back. Looks like it still needs some work but it is running.

Re: 38,8 liter V12 tank engine 1st run after 28 years!

Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2019 3:54 pm
by Err
I could've figure out what the CO2 tank was for at first. I think they're using it to pressurize the fuel system?

They said in the video that cylinder 3 isn't firing either due to a bad injector or bent valve. Either should be a relatively easy fix.

Re: 38,8 liter V12 tank engine 1st run after 28 years!

Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2019 5:39 pm
by Pugsley
I think it has a pneumatic starter.