[QUOTE=layback40;2371615]oldiesel,
I have a 8V71TT in a scraper. I was told that the 6-71 was used in patrol boats in WW2. The super chargers on the 2 stroke diesels makes them sound like they are screaming their heads off. I think they were used in buses for years as well.
I think the UD has some sort of lifter that holds the exhaust valves just off their seats when on petrol. Anyway the young blokes at trade school can do it up and work out how it can be duel fuel.
I also have an old Armstrong Siddeley single (about 1935). Its on a pump. We havent had enough rain to fill dams so it hasnt had much use lately. Once its warm it runs ok on filtered sump oil. Uses less than 10litres (3 US gal) a day. I have run it on all sorts of stuff. its direct injection and just thumps over.
Its a treat for grand-kids when they are here for a roast on a Sunday to see the old Armstrong run on the fat left over from the roast.[/QUOTE

Hey Layback40. Amongst your earthmoving toys, any Terex's?

- Peter.

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2000 GMC Sonoma
1981 240D 4spd stick. 347000 miles. Deceased Feb 14 2021
2002 Kia Rio. Worst crap on four wheels
1981 240D 4spd stick. 389000 miles.
1984 123 200
1979 116 280S
1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
1971 108 280S