Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Back to surface propulsion (generators)

[Warren Greenway <opensourcesub@yahoo.com>]

Actually, there isn't anything on older gas or diesel
motors that will be damaged by EMP. A magneto and
water
don't mix, however! Those puppies will knock you cold
if you get a jolt from them!

Warren.

--- NeophyteSG@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 10/13/03 9:57:30 AM Pacific
> Daylight Time, 
> dinosnider666@spacemail.com writes:
> And withstand EMP from nucs better! Goooo diesel!
> Short of possibly a few "vintage" or "antique"
> diesels, almost all of them 
> still have electrical components that would be
> susceptible to EMP damage.  
> Converting to a magneto would help, though.  I'm
> considering a small LPG-fueled 
> low-speed turbine for a hybrid-electric motorcycle
> project and considering the 
> same for my submersible design ... still researching
> some safety and regulatory 
> (DOT & USCG) concerns.
> 
> Warm Regards,
> Shawn
> 
> *****
> 
> "To see a World in a Grain of Sand
> And a Heaven in a Wild Flower,
> Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand
> And Eternity in an hour."
> 
> -- Auguries of Innocence, William Blake, ca 1803
> 


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