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Old 03-17-2019, 07:55 AM   #16
gfr51
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RE: Engine swap...Let's switch gears

I think I confused the last guy, I apologize.
Apparently the consensus is to not mess with mother nature! Although motor swaps are commonplace in the automotive world and well within my personal realm of abilities.
Two thoughts here...
1)The older diesels are much more simple in operation IE..
Our 1972 220D Mercedes owners manual, for instance, stated that if you cannot find diesel fuel, you can fill up the tank with regular gas and pour a quart of motor oil in the tank with it. Whoulda thunk?

With the newer diesels, even though they are much more efficient, you are at the mercy of all of the Electronic sensors and gizmo's and it is my understanding that if the electrionics fail you may well be dead in the water? Where once the older diesels started they putt along until they ran out of fuel.

2) What about a variable or 2 speed transmission?? I read where caterpillar marine couples some diesels with a variable speed transmission. Yanmar (sp)also?
Any personal experiences with any or all of the above?
Regards in advance, Gary
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