Gas Prices

[gunnss]

Actually I am going to convert my Dodge D-50 to steam... Lamont steam generator, 2 cyl steam 10 HP engine, (note steam hp are different from ICE hp the 2 ton Doble steam car was 10 hp and is quick for it's size) dual core misting condenser, and multi fuel. Time from cold start to usable steam, 90 seconds, gasoline start but operation will be on wood pellets. (that is a gasoline burner starts the auger driven solid fuel burning, should use around a gallon of gas a week of daily driving) Oh and BTW no transmission, steam has 100% torque at 0 rpm.
Regards,
Kevin

[Lumpy]

And that will cost you...?

[Bodhi]

The government gets no more money when the price rises as that is a fixed tax per gallon.

The price per gallon is controlled by supply and demand.  Further, it fluctuates as the price per barrel of oil rises, which is publicly traded.

The prices in the US have risen as the value of the dollar has declined. 

[Jackal1]

I just blow by the gas stations on the Harley and fart in their general direction.

[Tango]

I just blow by the gas stations on the Harley and fart in their general direction.

Don't fart too hard or it will break down.

[Barrett]

Paid $4.159 for regular today.... Nothing like what others have been paying, I know, but most ever for me

[Jackal1]

Don't fart too hard or it will break down.

Must be a worshipper of the rice god.

[wrongwayric]

On June 6 1932 congress passed the "Revenue Act of 1932" which placed a 1 cent tax on every "gallon" of gas purchased. As of 2005 the tax by the federal government in the U.S. was 18.5 cents on every "gallon" of gas. There never has been a tax on the dollar amount of gas by the federal government as some of you have been so falsely led to believe. If you need to see facts go to Federal Bureau of Transportation website, the Weights and Measures website, or e-mail American Automobile Association or O.O.I.D.A. they will be more than happy to correct your false ideas. Now having said that the states gas taxes are another thing as some states do tax on the dollar rather than the gallon. Also in the 1950's the federal government passed a bill that mandated that 100% of all money collected under the Revenue Act go to the upkeep and expansion of our national highway system. Unfortunately we've all seen how well that's working. As a truck driver i've probably forgotten more about how the gas taxes work than most of you care to learn. IMO they should show you the taxes your paying for every gallon, federal, state, county, and city, then you'll know who not to vote for.

[gunnss]

And that will cost you...?

Advance note, these are estimates.

Lamont generator, $250.00 materials, 3 to 10 hours time, largest single cost item is the in line hot water pump. Also note the Lamont generator can run on high mineral or oil contaminated water.

Steam engine, $100.00 materials, 10 to 25 hours time. cost could increase if I decide to put roller bearings throughout the engine. Also thinking about making it Joy valve gear and uni-flow.

Condenser, $50.00 5 to 10 hours time. Fan forced draft and a mist injector tube in the steam return will help retain more of the water for re use and extend the range between water fills.

Other stuff, Injectors, pumps, blower, safety valves, etc. $250.00 probably another 30 hours of time, this is where you have to tweak the system to get it to work right.

adding a fudge factor gives around $1000.00 in materials and around 100 hours of time @ 5 to 10 hours a week. (still have to go to work and put food on the table  Grin)

If you are interested I can put up a step by step.

The biggest disadvantage is the differential of the truck, it goes from high RPM to low, an makes your steam engine run faster than a 1 to 1 ratio connection would require.
Also I have some interesting links...

Let me know if you want them.

Regards,
Kevin

[MORAY37]

Must be a worshipper of the rice god.

Just because someone points out a Harley isn't exactly dependable (nor great on gas) .... means he likes rice?   

[Torque]

a private company the federal bank ultimately controls the price of gas as oil is pegged to the dollar... they devalue and inflate the dollar to feed wall street so exporters naturally want more dollars for a barrel.

this also forces other countries due to simple economics to dump their depreciating dollar reserves and diverse into appreciating euros continuing the slide in value of the dollar.

once the majority oil exporting countries are forced to diverse to a petroeuro exchange the euro will probably acquire a par status with the dollar in regards to world reserve currency.

[Jackal1]

Just because someone points out a Harley isn't exactly dependable (nor great on gas) .... means he likes rice?   

Evidently Mooray if that`s what one is dumb enough to believe.
Someone forgot to tell me that before running my old `60 Harley since JC was wearing tennis shoes. Still going strong.
I get around 55 mpg or better on  my `02 with it tripping the ribbon. Someone forgot to tell me it was bad on gas also I guess.

[lazs2]

yeah... you would have thought that moray would have done even a tiny bit of research on Harley gas mileage before he blurted out his urban myth.    But then..  he does tend to let myth and science get all tangled up a lot.

my R75 BMW doesn't get any better mileage than my old troublehead used to..  around 50.. little more.

lazs

[Mr No Name]

maybe if the fed would raise the interest rate instead of lowering it, the dollar could begin to regain some value.  Also we need to bring some manufacturing jobs back to the US... an economy that is based 70%+ on consumer spending alone cannot stand. I  figure that if we have wage laws, OSHA Regulations, environmental laws, product safety laws, etc that our manufacturers MUST comply with, walmart and dollar general should not be able to stock their shelves with items that were not produced with the same restrictions... PLUS communist china is subsidizing their industries to kill the industrial target in our country. And dont even get me started about the 30,000,000 scumbag illegal invaders...  We are screwing ourselves

[bj229r]

A recent study found the average American walks
>> about 900
>> > > miles year.
>> > > Another study found Americans drink, on average,
>> 22 gallons
>> > > of alcohol a year . That means, on average,
>> Americans get
>> > > about 41 miles to the gallon.
>> > >
>> > > Kind Of Makes You Proud To Be An American.