EUROPEAN AND AMERICAN TRUCK DIESELS COMPARED

European and North American truck diesel engine manufacturers use different design and development concepts. This paper discusses some of these differences with regard to: engine characteristics, engine life, lubricating oil systems, piston/liner assemblies, and valve trains. Future European trends are also outlined.

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• Authors:
  • SIGNER, M
• Publication Date: 1983-11

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 30-33
• Serial:
  • Automotive Engineering
  • Volume: 91
  • Issue Number: 11
  • Publisher: Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
  • ISSN: 0098-2571

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Design; Diesel engines; Diesel trucks; Lubricating oils; Lubrication; Machine valves; Pistons; Service life; Trucks
• Subject Areas: Design; Highways; Motor Carriers; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00386465
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 28 1984 12:00AM