Posted by Michelle Steiner on May 7, 2009, 10:50 pm
> > in reverse because the ICE (like every ICE) only rotates in one
> > direction.
>
> The Prius ICE only rotates in one direction however this behavior is
> not universal. Some internal combustion engines will run in
> whatever direction they are started. A good example of this is found
> in model airplane engines.
But it can't reverse direction without shutting it down and starting it
up again. And as, Mike said, it's only two-cycle engines that can do
this.
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Posted by Mike Rosenberg on May 7, 2009, 10:57 pm
> > The Prius ICE only rotates in one direction however this behavior is
> > not universal. Some internal combustion engines will run in
> > whatever direction they are started. A good example of this is found
> > in model airplane engines.
>
> But it can't reverse direction without shutting it down and starting it
> up again.
Actually, I know from experience that model airplane engines do
sometimes kick into reverse while running. My brother and I had model
cars with model airplane engines, and we learned that the right impact
can make it happen.
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Posted by Was Istoben on May 8, 2009, 2:16 am
>> > in reverse because the ICE (like every ICE) only rotates in one
>> > direction.
>>
>> The Prius ICE only rotates in one direction however this behavior is
>> not universal. Some internal combustion engines will run in
>> whatever direction they are started. A good example of this is found
>> in model airplane engines.
> But it can't reverse direction without shutting it down and starting it
> up again. And as, Mike said, it's only two-cycle engines that can do
> this.
I don't know how you do it, but I come to a complete stop before shifting
from forward to reverse and visa versa. I'll bet a four cycle engine could
be designed to run either way.
Posted by Michelle Steiner on May 8, 2009, 4:00 pm
> >> > in reverse because the ICE (like every ICE) only rotates in one
> >> > direction.
> >>
> >> The Prius ICE only rotates in one direction however this behavior
> >> is not universal. Some internal combustion engines will run in
> >> whatever direction they are started. A good example of this is
> >> found in model airplane engines.
> >
> > But it can't reverse direction without shutting it down and
> > starting it up again. And as, Mike said, it's only two-cycle
> > engines that can do this.
> >
> I don't know how you do it, but I come to a complete stop before
> shifting from forward to reverse and visa versa.
That has nothing to do with reversing the direction that the ICE turns.
> I'll bet a four cycle engine could be designed to run either way.
Then why hasn't anyone done so yet?
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Posted by Was Istoben on May 8, 2009, 5:06 pm
>> >> > in reverse because the ICE (like every ICE) only rotates in one
>> >> > direction.
>> >>
>> >> The Prius ICE only rotates in one direction however this behavior
>> >> is not universal. Some internal combustion engines will run in
>> >> whatever direction they are started. A good example of this is
>> >> found in model airplane engines.
>> >
>> > But it can't reverse direction without shutting it down and
>> > starting it up again. And as, Mike said, it's only two-cycle
>> > engines that can do this.
>> >
>> I don't know how you do it, but I come to a complete stop before
>> shifting from forward to reverse and visa versa.
> That has nothing to do with reversing the direction that the ICE turns.
>> I'll bet a four cycle engine could be designed to run either way.
> Then why hasn't anyone done so yet?
I didn't say it would be practical, only possible. Why don't they sell
passenger cars with 12 wheels? Oh hell, you win Michelle.
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> > direction.
>
> The Prius ICE only rotates in one direction however this behavior is
> not universal. Some internal combustion engines will run in
> whatever direction they are started. A good example of this is found
> in model airplane engines.