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06-19-2014, 07:47 AM
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How do diesel engines control timing?
I understand how gas engines control timing, but seeing how diesels do not have spark plugs how do they ensure that when they modify their engines they do not knock?
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06-19-2014, 08:09 AM
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The fuel is only injected when its the right time for combustion.
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The amount of air/fuel in the cylinder will change at what point in the compression stroke that they combust.
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