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Turtle_n_Peeps
Explorer
Sep 28, 2016

Mistaken ideas about how a diesel engine works

I've seen a lot of grumbling as of late about the power output of new diesel engines. These same people complain and ask why the manufactures have to run the power up so much and why don't they work...
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Me_Again
Explorer III
Sep 29, 2016
Grit dog wrote:
And the eco will get about the same mileage as a BT4 or a 3liter Perkins or any other similar size diesel. So what's your point?
I just can't leave! Watching these discussions is like a train wreck, just gotta see what happens next!


So why are the old two cycle Detroits so fuel hungry? They are noted fuel hogs in boats and on the road. Chris

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