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unless the heater is equipped with a perfect catalytic converter it is producing carbon monoxide. Unless the carbon monoxide escapes the enclosure before it reaches toxic levels you can die. Darwin awards are handed out all of the time for carbon monoxide poisoning. Art

I think Chris is in talks with Roy to get the backround on what is involved. Art

Nope the power strokes are not the shining star of turbo technology. The units were sequenced incorrectly and the results stressed them out and they blew. I think the flaw is in their design of the motor than the turbo components used. Art

When a big boat company decides what motor to put on their boats other than getting a brand name they go with what company will sell them the motors cheapest simple economics. Art

Both statements are old information and do not apply to today's turbos. Using a turbo allows the computer to adjust to a wider range of driving conditions than a non turbo engine. With a v6 turbo charged driven economically it will save you money in the long run. Ford lied, imagine that a car company exaggeration their fuel economy numbers. bad on them but look at how much metal they are moving down the road. Turbos sized correctly are bullet proof eliminating the main death of a turbo issue the bearing that support the shaft. The new generation turbos use ceramic nozzles that under pressure suspend the shaft in a field of oil elimination the wear associated with the older turbos. They also are now in some vehicles (Ford) are using twin sequential turbos that spool up at different rates one for low end torque and as the 2nd one builds in to supply midrange. If you spool up a turbo to 28 lbs you are at two atmosphere basically you need to add twice the fuel to keep the ratio balanced but it turns 3.7 into 7.4 liter motor. The trick is the computer optimists the ratio so you burn the least amount of fuel possible to keep 7.4 motor running clean and safely. Don't fear the turbo it is reliable and when driven correctly a money saver in the long run. Art

The eco boost is more than enough to tow the boat with. I pulled a fully loaded Ranger boat plus 1 weeks worth of gear and presents for two fisherman 13 hours straight averaging 65-70 mph for a combined MPG of 14.7. The combined around town is 17 mpg without towing. I think the key here is to get a large enough vehicle to tow comfortable in both power and braking so you can control it while loaded. Art

My bad you are correct sir. Art

Carbon monoxide is heavier than air settling to the floor where you are laying down and sleeping. Place the heater in the middle of a 5 ft tent makes it 2 1/2ft off the floor. Plenty of air to keep the O2 from cutting out as you die in your sleep. It isn't a game you can die from this. I can't tell you how many people die from a cracked heat exchanger on their furnace because it is odorless,tasteless, and initially non-irritating making it very difficult for people to detect. Art

I wish that it was possible to make the cold weather up North go away but since I can't try this Blowing soap bubbles http://distractify.com/culture/arts/frozen-bubbles-in-wintertime/ Art

Carbon monoxide is called the silent killer. The airtightness of the tent, the amount of the carbon monoxide put out of a poorly burning unit and your bodies tolerance are all variables that will make any answer you receive just a guess on their part that will be you paying the price.

I have a green unit like that one (white gas) due to the technology advances of propane it has little value. I paid 5 dollars for it mainly as an oddity than a useful source of heat in the garage. Art

May your fishing buckets be filled with fish for this good deed. Art

Playing run before the big guy you stuck catches you. Art

Before this goes down the wrong road. While I did not see the incident I am ex military from the USA and it is called the NATIONAL ANTHEM your nations anthem. Parade rest or if not in the official dress uniform at ease is the correct posture for a person who is not of the country. Sitting down or talking or drinking a beer while it is being played would be something to grouse about. I hope this helps people understand such a small incident should not be blown out of proportion during winternet season. Art

Worst backlash I had was when I put the rod out on the bottom and forgot to put it in gear. a 30lb catfish came along and started to run with the bait so I picked it up and set the hook in freespool. BIG MESS was the result so I handlined him in with steel gloves for the release and hacked the mess to pieces ruined over 100 yards of 65lb powerpro. Needless to say I haven't done this stunt again till the next time .lol Art

It could have been a murder of crows got on him. I have seen some really bloody battles in the sky when a hawk gets ganged up on. Art

First it is a tiller then a slippery slope to what shoes goes with this dress..... Console. Art

Pop goes the weasel comes to mind. Good Job Ralphie boy.

Ummm it sounds like the start to hell freezing over up North. Art

Well done thank you for taking the time to write it up for all of us to share. Art

We used to put lunch trays under the back wheels of the front wheel drive cars in the parking lot. You can slide all over the place till the tray wears through. Art

I would paint my name on all of my RC planes " Capt. Auger" Art

You can be sure it is me by the poor grammar and punctuation. The way I write is the way I speak which breaks a few rules I was taught in English class 3 or so decades ago. Lol The funny part is that Roy corrects me when I make to large of a mistake that man is the silver toothed english speaken devil. Art

I understand fully Bernie. I have seen some real monsters built after hours in a few local garages over the years. . lol Art

- idiotic in F. Lew Art