Posted by jdemaris on November 18, 2007 at 07:21:32 from (69.67.229.34):
In Reply to: Re: diesel gas posted by Cliff Neubauer on November 18, 2007 at 06:29:45:
I was working as diesel mechanic when the GM Oldsmobile diesels came out - and yes - they were junk. After GM settled a law suit, the replacement DX-block 350 diesels came out as warranty replacements and were a lot better. But - I have to argue about your statements in regard to the Detroit Diesel 6.2s and the IH 6.9s. Both pretty good engines when used for what they were made for. GM had Detroit Diesel design, from the ground up - the 6.2 as a low-power, light-weight power equivalent to the 305 gas engine. And for that - it works very well. I have two that made it over 500,000 without the engines ever being torn down. One of my daily drivers is my 83 Blazer that currently has 425,000 miles on it and runs perfect. It tows a camper every summer, plows snow all winter, etc. Best plow rig I've ever had. The Ford-IH 6.9 is a much heavier built engine than the GM 6.2 - and was never offered for light-duty vehicles. It is a very durable engine and never suffered from the bad rap - like GM's 6.2 did. I still have two of those - and never had either apart. The 6.9/7.3 series has an excellent reputation for durability. The Cummins 3.9 or 5.9 is a entirely different design - since it uses a long-stroke like more like a tractor engine.
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