Summary of experience gained with diesel taxicab installations in United States, purchased by Checker-Detroit fleet; Perkins P4C Diesel was used in early taxi conversions; summary of engine specifications; new Dodge-Dart taxicab is also available with diesel power; 1960 conversions are using Perkins Four 203 diesel producing 60 hp at 2400 rpm; reaction of drivers, passengers and mechanics.


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    Title :

    Use of diesel power in taxicab operation


    Additional title:

    SAE -- Paper


    Contributors:
    Viger, D.N. (author)

    Conference:

    SAE Meeting ; 1960 Automotive



    Publication date :

    1960


    Size :

    8 pages


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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