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I am looking for theory in regards to the design of and application of crush ring metal seals. I have been scaling up the designs of other manufactures but have only been having success at pressures lower than 15 000 psi. At higher pressures, success is moderate.

If you are using Viton at 6F you will have problems. Viton doesn't like it that cold.

I was of the impression that Honda made a bean shaped piston with 2 supporting connection rods. Of the impression it was run in a line of sport bikes a few years back. Also of the impression they had some problems. I looked briefly, but couldn't find anything to verify this. Anyone else?

Andybee, your simple system is not at all primitive, but very practical. Small engine manufacturers are still using vacuum/syphon venturi carburators and although simple, they do work well with little trouble. I had been thinking of trying to incorporate a sonic humidifier, this may be easier...

Glueontop... are you aware of the by products of combustion?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe that general combustion theory states that the power an engine can produce is proportional to mass flow. Increasing the density of your combustion mixture by adding water should do this. One may also want to check the expansion rates of H2O vapor vs. air...

SLB - Slim Line Buttress It is similar to a stub acme.