Idling Diesel ??
I've read where it's not advisable to idle a motor home diesel engine for more then 5 minutes or so. I've talked to truckers that never shut off their engines except to change the oil. Other then ...
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Old-Biscuit wrote:
Difference is Knowledge!
By the way.....
Size....HP/Torque not much different either
This makes the mathematician in me squirm! This is NOT a true statement. "Evidence points to torque as to being more important than horsepower when it comes to towing."
Yes, knowledge does make a difference, get more and spend 5-10 minutes with this easy read: http://auto.howstuffworks.com/auto-parts/towing/towing-capacity/information/horsepower-versus-torque4.htm
Here's some more information on HP vs. Torque:
http://www.epi-eng.com/piston_engine_technology/power_and_torque.htm
Safe travels!
