On Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:50:17 -0800 (PST), Tim
wrote:



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuel_oil#Bunker_fuel

You're right Tom, it was "Bunker" not "Baker" fuel, I do stand
corrected.

I like the "baker oil" though.
Hmmmmmmmm. BUTTER!!
Better than that nasty "bunker" stuff of which Navy Special is a
variety.
Though it's not nearly as viscous as tar, we heated it to 135 F and
pumped it into boilers at 1000 psi. It's low grade and cheap.
Had to scrape or steam blast carbon off the boiler tubes every 600
steaming hours. Firesides. Boilermen don't like thinking about it
too much.
I'm going to see if I can get more info about the fuel system on this
"diesel." Because it's cool.

--Vic