[SEL] What kind of truck? Gas or Diesel

[David Rotigel]

Hi Tommy, I'm not even sure that these damn internal combustion  
engines aren't just the latest "fad." Have you given any thought to  
steam?
	Dave


On Dec 20, 2008, at 3:30 PM, Judge Tommy Turner wrote:

>
> I would certainly agree with you on this Peter.  The newest version of
> diesels probably have as many electronic "gizmos" as any gas  
> though.  I was
> chatting with a mechanic yesterday that works for a trucking  
> company.  He
> told me they could connect via the internet (and a subsequent  
> satellite
> connection) and adjust the engine HP, idle speed, maximum mph, etc.  
> while
> the trucks were on the road.  He said everything from a local 1 ton  
> delivery
> to their biggest road tractors could be adjusted this way.  Really  
> too high
> tech for me!
>
> Tommy Turner
> Magnolia, KY
>
>
>
>>
>>> From that point of view, a mechanically injected diesel might be
>> easier to maintain than an electronically injected petrol engine.
>>
>> Just a thought.
>>
>> Peter
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