It is my understanding that the reason that diesels last better is that
diesel fuel is a decent lubricant. On the contrary, gasoline is a decent
solvent. So the gas tends to remove the oil that acts as a lubricant to
prevent friction, thus reducing engine life. The diesel kinda doesn't
remove the oil as well and is a decent lubricant in itself.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ryan Langford" <rlangford@attbi.com>
To: "trucks" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2003 9:46 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] diesel conversion
> > The Cummins 5.9 is a true diesel. It should be good for AT LEAST 300,000
> > miles before any major rework, such as rebuilding the head, etc. That's
one
>
> Thats one thing I've always wondered about diesel's. They are famous for
> their long engine life.....why do their heads (valves/seats/etc) outlast
gas engines
> by so much?
>
> Ryan
> rlangford@attbi.com
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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