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Default Diesel Engine Choice?


"jps" wrote in message
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On Thu, 13 Apr 2006 20:20:52 -0700 in rec.boats, jps penned the
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IMHO...

4-cycle, Natural, steel, Piston sleeves


Thanks Gene. Which brand?

I don't think Cats have sleeves, Cummins are aluminum, Perkins?

I know Hino's have sleeves.

Any faves?

jps


At least some of the Volvo's have sleeves. Mine does, but are turbo'd six
cylinders.

But, a naturally aspirated small diesel is likely to last a long, long time.
Replaceable sleeves may not be all that important. At 6000+ hours the
original Ford Lehman in my wife's Grand Banks is just broken in according to
Bob Smith of American Diesel Corp.

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