Comparative tests both on block and in motor-coach chassis, of 525-cu in. gasoline and 495-cu in. Diesel engine; costs of manufacture and maintenance and present and prospective conditions as to supply and cost of Diesel fuel; lower torque per unit of displacement would make necessary Diesel engine having more cylinders than gasoline engine. (see also - (discussion) p 75-79; Automobile Engr v 22 n 294 June 1932 p 269-73.)


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    Title :

    Commercial application of diesel engines in heavy-duty motorcoaches and trucks


    Additional title:

    Soc Automotive Engrs -- J


    Contributors:
    Green, G.A. (author)


    Publication date :

    1932


    Size :

    11 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English






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