From early in the 1900s, Refiners were able to produce a heavier fuel from the crude than gasoline for much less money. It was called tractor fuel, or Distillate. The tractors could run on it if started on gasoline, and heated up (with radiator shutters) so the heavy fuel would vaporize and burn. The Fuel was low in Octane, and smoked substantially. The compression ratio was limited to 2/3 that of gasoline engines. Different heads, valves, intake/exhaust manifolds, Carb differences, Radiator shutters, Fuel tanks and fuel lines were primary differences. The combustion was not very complete, and would dilute the oil. As the oil level raised, it was drained to the bottom petcock and new oil was added to keep it usable. As cracking systems improved, it became more expensive than gasoline, and was phased out entirely (mid 60s would be my guess) Kerosine is similar, but refined so as to remove the smoke and particulates. A distillate tractor could burn Kero with little issue, but they run best on gasoline. Jim
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