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From: (no name) (no email)
Date: Fri Apr 20 2007 - 08:14:59 EDT
In a message dated 4/20/07 12:00:55 AM, Marin writes:
> Older generation diesels, particularly the British ones from the 1950s
> and 60s (some of which continued to be built well into the 70s), were
> all designed to be run very conservatively.
>
Marin,
Everything you say about the Lehman (Dover) Ford 120 is also true about the
Perkins 4-107. Originally designed to power small delivery trucks and London
taxicabs, which often run 200,000 miles between engine rebuilds, it found its
niche in small boats and electrical generating equipment. Although it can
deliver 50 hp when pressed, it is rated for 36 hp for continuous use. When operated
within its continuous rating it will last almost forever if given clean fuel
and periodic oil changes. My Perkins has powered my Willard for 33 years and
has never had the head off. I wish I could say the same for some of the
peripherals.
Larry Z
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