Subject: Re: Loopframe torque figures?

Hi Randy,
I was only with CSX for a year, but even that little bit would make anyone different! :-) It was something I wanted to do all my life, but found it was something I didn't want to do the rest of my life! Knew I had to try it or I'd be wishing I did the rest of my life. Fun (at times) while it lasted.

Definitely plan on coming out to the Hills in June. I need some new scenery and adventures in my humdrum life. Look forward to meeting you then. Charlie.

ranjan <ran-@alliancecom.net> wrote:

Charlie

I sensed there was something different about you.. I can now see the
connection now.
An ex rail!! It's all starting to make sense.

We'll have to talk next summer if you can make it to the Hills.

Randy

----- Original Message -----
From: "Charlie Mullendore" <li-@loopframe.com>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2003 5:18 PM
Subject: RE: Loopframe torque figures?

Hi Tom,

At work I'm surrounded by semis all day. Most are not offensive to me -
the ones that you can tell are poorly maintained or "turned up" for more
power definitely are. Most citybus are marginally maintained as well and
rarely run steadily in their most efficient rev range. The recent
purchase of my old Mercedes diesel has renewed my interest in this
project - even with it's advanced age, the old beast runs quite clean.
I'd much rather follow a diesel than a vehicle with exhaust smelling of
rotten eggs. :-) Guess I've gotten used to diesel "fragrance" after a
stint as a freight railroad conductor and my present job.

The idea is to eventually use an alternative fuel (biodiesel or
processed used vegetable oil) in most of my vehicles. The resulting
exhaust smells mostly of french fries and is better for the environment,
the fuel is biodegradable in the event of a spill and can actually be
better for the engine burning it than dino-diesel. I'm not totally nuts
- there is a logical reason for most of my odd-ball ideas! :-) Cheers,

Charlie.

tom short wrote:

A diesel, huh?

I guess you've never ridden behind a citybus or a semi for long periods
of time! Uhg!

Maybe when you get it done, I'll follow you around(at a great distance)
and when you pass out from the fumes, I'll steal all the nifty parts off

your bike!!<G>

Charlie Mullendore wrote:

Hi All,
I never seen published torque figures for any of the Loops. Anyone

have

access to this info.? Thinking of a diesel engine swap again - the
engine that looks the best right now makes 26 hp. and 55 lb.ft. of
torque. May not be too much of a slug if the torque is comparable to a
V700 at least. Thanks,

Charlie

The Arizona Kid

Tom Short
AZ MGNOC Rep
Phoenix, AZ

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Subject: Re: Loopframe torque figures?

Author: Ambo-@netscape.net

Date: Dec 19, 2003, 2:40 PM

Post ID: 1715550111

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