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Re: Engineering question (DB engines)
Posted by Dan Jones on Fri Apr 25, 2003 10:39:36 PM
In reply top Engineering question (DB engines) posted by Rob Mears on Fri Apr 25, 2003 01:47:44 PM
Hi Rob,
Interesting question, but I would hazard a guess that the costs would be prohibitive unless a production run of truly massive proportions were initiated, but I don't know that the market would be there for that many (a nice, shiny new Daimler sure would look great in the den though, wouldn't it?) Also the availability of suitable fuel for it in the future is not exactly a certainty either.
With reference to one of the other comments though, the one about redesigning the engine to suit modern production abilities, it would probably be easier to recreate the required tooling to do the job the way that it was done originally rather than re-invent the wheel entirely. Apparently some years ago a study was made by a certain engine company about putting cylinders back into production to support a certain prolific WWII era US made twin radial engined transport, but at the conclusion of the study they couldn't make it pay - too small a market. Maybe times have changed now, but I kinda doubt it.
Regards,
Dan