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Old 01-10-2013, 08:56 AM   #25
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Originally Posted by timjet View Post
Any high performance diesel that's turbo charged and producing a lot of torque for it's size is always going to be less reliable and require more maintenance than a normally aspirated low power diesel. .
With the exception of a John Deere 4045, it is nigh impossible to purchase a new engine without a turbocharger. If you plan on being in boating for the next 20 years or more best you learn how to maintain a turbocharged and likely aftercooled engine.

Cummins remanufactured plan offers the 6B in a NA 210/220 HP version, still a favorite for the replacement of worn out 6s of any brand.

The OPs question and answer could also include "Run from any boat where the ER is not tidy and clean or lacks service space - no matter what the engine brand."
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