Sojc's question about 'upper and lower ends' reminded me of one of the most creative diesels I have ever seen--the Deltic. A diesel with no heads--all 'lower ends'. Here's an animation. http://www.wis.co.uk/justin/deltic-engine.html

Click on the picture for the animation.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13