On Sun, 30 Oct 2011 15:11:54 +1100, John G
wrote:

Gardner has brought this to us :
On 29-Oct-2011 21:20, engineman wrote:
I'm wondering if all 2
cycle engines will run backwards or not?

Most can. The ignition timing will be off -- the spark will be late --
and the engine will not develop much power.

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Ship board diesels are commression ignition (just like other diesels)
and hence do not rely on ignition timing. (I believe)
No, the depend on INJECTION timing, which, from what I remember, is
even MORE critical