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To: Armscor38
Or any engine pre-1970s. Old cars, diesel and gasoline, didn't have any “electronics.”
80 posted on 11/19/2019 10:47:16 AM PST by dhs12345
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Ok, so maybe you are suggesting that the engine be replaced with one using pre-1970’s technology. That might be a wise thing to do. The tank would then have the power to not only move but to fight. Assuming there is a backup targeting system installed.


81 posted on 11/19/2019 11:00:08 AM PST by Armscor38
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Didn’t have much fuel economy, polluted like crap, were actually less reliable and required way more maintenance. And made way less power than modern counterparts.

Old joke - The advantage of an old points ignition system is that you can fix it by the side of the road. The disadvantage of an old points ignition system is that you will *have* to work on it by the side of the road.


84 posted on 11/19/2019 11:13:53 AM PST by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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To: dhs12345
Or any engine pre-1970s. Old cars, diesel and gasoline, didn't have any “electronics.”

They do not have Computers. They do have electronics.

The condenser coil, the distributer, voltage regulator and the alternator are all vulnerable to an EMP.

Not to mention that the battery is likely to explode.

90 posted on 11/19/2019 11:49:20 AM PST by Pontiac (The welfare state must fail because it is contrary to human nature and diminishes the human spirit)
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