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Re:Show HN: A stop-motion video of an engine by somecallitblues on Tuesday August 15, 2017 @03:48PM (#15021682)
Isn't diesel also 4 stroke? I know it has no spark plugs for ignition and there are differences but the main principals would be the same.
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Re:Show HN: A stop-motion video of an engine by KGIII on Tuesday August 15, 2017 @04:28PM (#15022117)
Usually, but not always.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two-stroke_diesel_engine

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Re:Show HN: A stop-motion video of an engine by userbinator on Tuesday August 15, 2017 @09:15PM (#15024228)
I'd bet most people in the US over ~20 or so have heard the sound of, or ridden in, a vehicle with a 2-stroke diesel:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfI6ipuPQQE

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Re:Show HN: A stop-motion video of an engine by TheSpiceIsLife on Wednesday August 16, 2017 @05:22AM (#15026069)
That one, the 6V92TA, does the 'TA' imply it's Turbo Aspirated?

Those things sound amazing. And oh so dirty!

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