[Video][Transmitting from the Junk Pile]

[mccrane]

I might have accidentally started the fireworks early.

[The edges of his plating are singed, and just behind him the very flaming carcass of an automobile is roaring in its death throes.]

Energon, it seems, is not a viable replacement for gasoline. [He is grateful he didn't try consuming it before this test, and even more grateful that he managed to start the vehicle from a distance.]

[Since. Ah. It exploded.]

I don't suppose anyone has any suggestions? Or a way to convert us to a different fuel source?

Or some wash-cloths and soap?

Comments

[Video]

[docbot]

I'm not sure... theoretically, if you run on gasoline, then you're a combustion engine, and energon does combust. It just does so, ah, much more energetically than your normal fuel. If I can find a way to dilute it down and damp its reaction to the same levels as your gasoline, then we might not need to alter your engine at all. Energon even burns cleaner, so you'd have much less build-up to worry about.

[Video]

[mccrane]

I would prefer that, also.

[He doesn't really want a major engine overhaul. It's just...a better idea than death.]

We only have a few days with our current supply of gasoline. Getting supplies from Swindle and Drift will prolong that, but we will need a solution soon.

[He sighs.]

I am sorry to foist this on you, Ratchet.

[Video]

[docbot]

Don't apologize for asking for the means to keep you and your partners healthy and alive.

[ He'd pat you on the shoulder if he were there in person. ]

I'll work this out somehow. It might take a bit of doing, but I will. You have my word.

[[ ooc: you just let me know if/when you want Ratchet to finish designing these mods/install them c: ]]

[Video]

[mccrane]

[[We'll probably need it after the event!]]

I appreciate it. Please do not hesitate to let me know if there is ever anything I can do in return.

[Salute and all.]

[Video]

[docbot]

[ Ratchet starts to salute back out of habit, realizes what he's doing, then finishes the salute anyway, out of respect. ]

I surely will. I'll contact you when I have something, McCrane.

[ He nods, then cuts his video feed, to get to work. ~*Science awaits*~. ]