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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stevenicol wrote: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!
You misread......didn't comprehend statement
By the way.....
Size....HP/Torque not much different either
That was in reference to OPs statement that Other then the obvious cubic inches and horsepower what's the difference in the engines between trucks and motor homes
Meaning:....diesel engines in OTR trucks are not much different in size, not much different in HP, not much different in Torque than diesel engines in MHs
Nothing to do with HP to Torque
