Best, Longest lasting Diesel engine on the Planet - Page 4 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

rstl99 · #46 12-02-2007, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by harrygrey382

yeah I'm with you: 616 or Toyota 2H (almost certain these are HINO). Followed closely by 617 and Toyota H and 1HZ.
The amount of Landcruiser HJ47/45s running around with broken speedos (having clipped at 1m km) is LARGE. I know no-one needs persuading about 616's though

I agree about the Hino diesels. I have the 4cyl Hino 3B diesel engine in my BJ60 LandCruiser (they commonly show up with 400,000-500,000 kms on the used market, often more). Based on TLC discussion forums, the 3B may be longer-lived than the 6 cyl 2H. The 616 is a great engine too (as in my 82 240D). Talk about non-builtin-obsolescence!

fj bertrand · #47 12-02-2007, 07:20 PM

1939 farmall diesel 4 cylinder 230 cu inch engine. works fine today, 68 years later. in 68 years, I doubt many mb's, GM's, ford(ugh), or cummins will be running. The 4 cylinder engine has 4 main bearings with a diameter 2x that of a modern diesel. The cranks are incredibly strong, as is the rest of the engine.

#48 12-02-2007, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by vstech

to answer this correctly, one would have to have all engines and have identical loads and maintenance done on them. most service fleets receive scheduled maintenance on a rigid schedule. if everybody did the same pretty much all engines would show amazing longevity.
heck, look at my sig... a POS chevy astro van with a v6 small block 4.3 gasser has exceeded 450Kmiles!!! and I did all maintenance on the motor. that motor has gone through 3 starters, 7 waterpumps, an amazing 5 power steering pumps, 6 transmissions, and 17 rear differentials, and nearly 20 door handles... but I can go outside and start it up right now.

+1

Actually, I think most American engines are pretty good. Look at the 4.0L inline 6 that all those old Jeeps got. That engine is indestructible. However, the rest of the car will fall apart

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