Stumbled across detailed 2010 write-up

[Doc Willie]

Originally Posted by patsparks

Patrick, when is a timing belt not a belt?

When it's a chain. Some look like really wide bicycle chains to me.

[qbee42]

Originally Posted by magruder

My sister's subaru started squeeking. My brother in law said "the belt is slipping". My sister said "which belt". My brother in law said "your car only has one belt". My sister said "it has seatbelts too". I said "it also has a timing belt, and maybe some others I'm not thinking about". It was a fun conversation. But my point is, other manufacturers already make beltless engines?

Regards,
Dave

Our marine diesel engine is beltless. Timing is done through a gear train. The coolant pump is operated by a pushrod. There is no oil pump or fuel pump.

We added a belt to drive an alternator, but that isn't a standard part of the engine.

Tom

[snead_c]

I just read the info concerning Chevron's patent ownership of the NiMH battery technology...
NiMH Batteries, Chevron Patents and the Future of Plug-in Hybrid Cars - Scientists & Engineers for America Action Fund
if true, this needs major publicity.
I'm new to this area but wow!

[usbseawolf2000]

It is sad but true. I have made noise about it since 2004. I believe the patent will be expiring in a couple of years.

[snead_c]

Originally Posted by usbseawolf2000

It is sad but true. I have made noise about it since 2004. I believe the patent will be expiring in a couple of years.

I just wrote my Congressman and hope others will, also.
Thank you for confirming this very sad footnote to our country's state of affairs.