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Direct Conversion of a Modern Motorcycle Engine to Operate on Diesel/JP8 Fuel Using Conventional C.I. Diesel Technology
Award last edited on: 4/4/2002

Sponsored Program
SBIR
Awarding Agency
DOD : Navy
Total Award Amount
$893,305
Award Phase
2
Solicitation Topic Code
N97-005
Principal Investigator
Fred Hayes

Company Information

Hayes Diversified Technologies

10844 East Avenue Suite A1
Hesperia, CA 92345
   (760) 947-3140
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Location: Single
Congr. District: 08
County: San Bernardino

Phase I

Contract Number: N00167-97-C-0038
Start Date: 5/1/1997    Completed: 11/1/1997
Phase I year
1997
Phase I Amount
$91,665
The objective of this proposal is to develop a method to convert a modern, gasoline powered motorcycle engine to operate on JP8/Diesel fuel. The effort will focus on the use of conventional compression ignition (C.I.) diesel technology that will faciliate component design that maintains the integrity of the unit construction of the motorcycle's engine and transmission and allows integration into an existing motorcycle that meets the performance and operability of the current M1030 Marine Corps Motorcycle. The method of converstion must also be cost-effective to retain the value of the military motorcycle and be a viable alternative to gasoline powered vehicles in other related markets. Previous studies done by the Royal Military College of Science, Cranfield University, UK determined that current C.I. diesel technology can be used to meet established performance standards. This effort will focus on the cost-effective integration of this technology into modern motorcycle engine design with minimum impact on size and weight. It is anticipated that component redesign will include the cylinder head, piston, crankshaft/connecting rod and crankcase. Design criteria will include the use of existing components to the maximum extent practical.

Phase II

Contract Number: N00167-98-C-0055
Start Date: 6/18/1998    Completed: 6/18/2000
Phase II year
1998
Phase II Amount
$801,640
The objective of this proposal is to produce diesel powered motorcycles based on research done in Phase 1. This proposal would also provide production tooling that can be used for the implementation of Phase III. The Phase II Option will provide for contractor testing, as well as, operational testing to be supported by the Marine Corps. While contractor testing is required to provide performance and reliability data, it can not replicate military operational testing. This advanced development and testing is possible with little technical risk, because of the work done by RMCS in producing their diesel demonstrator, and HDT's research for Phase I. The maturity of the diesel technology used by RMCS, and the similarities with their design and the KLR650 engine, support this proposal as the next logical step toward fielding a diesel powered, military motorcycle.