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Mimi

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on: Jul 21, 2018
Why are diesel engines more powerful than gas engines?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Why are the components of a diesel engine heavier and more durable than those in a gasoline engine?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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aburgess

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Reply #1 on: Jul 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Diesel engines are more powerful than gas engines because of the longer stroke that gives leverage to
the crankshaft and provides more torque.



Answer to Question 2

They are slow running and weigh more.


Mimi

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Reply 2 on: Jul 21, 2018
Gracias!

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