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Vietnam War. Fire aboard the USS Forrestal.

With the war in Southeast Asia providing experience for all types of naval air combat operations, several carries which would have normally have served with the Atlantic fleet, were occasionally rotated into service with the naval forces operating...

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The Two Main Types of Backpacking Camp Stoves

There are two main kinds of camp stoves suitable for hiking and camping; liquid fuel stoves and cartridge or cylinder stoves. The two types of camping stoves are further divided into different varieties...

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Great Tips For Preparing Your Motorcycle For a Fun Summer of Riding

When spring fever hits, it's hard to restrain the excitement and urge to get outside and enjoy the outdoors, especially for bikers who have been able to enjoy their favorite pastime during winter. Although...

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Diesel fuel contamination - What it is and how to treat it

Diesel fuel contaimination is a common problem in diesel engines and can cause all manner of problems including the dreaded diesel bug. This article tells you what causes it and how to treat it.

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Electric Fuel Injection EFIE Sensor Enhancer

If you have a fuel injection vehicle and you want to use gas boosters to save on mileage and increase fuel efficiency you will find that most fuel injections use a oxygen sensor to infer the air fuel ratio of the engine. Most hydrogen generator...

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Are Kerosene Heaters Safe?

As the outside temperatures drop, more and more people look to kerosene heaters as an emergency or supplemental heat source. How safe are kerosene heaters in your home?

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Fuel Related Problems In Garden Machinery And How To Avoid Them

If you have ever had a problem getting a petrol (gas) powered piece of garden machinery to start after the winter or a long period without using it, chances are the problem is fuel related. Here is what to do about it and avoid problems for the future.

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The History and Heyday of the American Gas Station

The history of the automobile and the development of the full service gas or service station is roadside nostalgia at its best. The development of gas from kerosene to high tech fuel as we know it today took many decades to develop. While the service station attendant and free road maps are long gone, America's need for gasoline and love of automobiles continues.

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The Fuel Pump : Workhorse of the Car Fuel System

Most people don't think of the car fuel system until the engine will not start, or worse yet, they are stranded on the road. Having some general information about the fuel pump in your car will help you talk with your technician intelligently about car maintenance and repair.

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How does a car's fuel system work?

The fuel system of an automobile moves fuel from a fuel tank to the engine, where fuel is combined with air and introduced into the cylinder chambers. Combustion of the fuel in the cylinders produces the...

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