[AT] Detroits

[charlie hill]

Jim I was repeating something I heard on a radio talk show.  I can't 
remember exactly which one but it was one of the vehicle repair/advice shows 
on XM Satellite radio.  I don't know if it correct or not but it was 
supposed to be a very recent notice.  It might be totally rumor for all  I 
know.   I was only half way listening as I was driving.  I think they were 
saying something about buildup on the valves but I'm not sure.

Charlie
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From: "Jim & Lyn Evans" <jevans at evanstoys.com>
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Subject: RE: [AT] Detroits


> I found your statement surprising, so I looked on the net.  Detroit has a
> couple of documents out there.  One says that 20% biodiesel is ok (2002),
> the other says 5% is ok (2005).  The both say that they will not warranty
> any fuel problems.  However, I don't think anyone warranties any fuel
> problems- no matter what kind of fuel.  If you put in bad fuel, there is 
> no
> warranty.  That is just common sense.
> The statement about valves doesn't make sense, since bio diesel has better
> lubrication than #2.
>
> Jim
>
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> Subject: [AT] Detroits
>
> Heck it didn't matter how much oil they dripped.  It only took 24 quarts 
> to
> change the oil in a 8V71.  A 290 Cummins took 60 quarts.   As long as it
> didn't drip 36 quarts between oil changes you were ahead of the game!
>
> Cecil I have a soft spot for the old Detroits too.  If you knew how to 
> drive
> them they would get the job done as well as anything on the road at the
> time.
>
> On that subject.  I hear that Detroit has recently come out with a notice
> that they will NOT honor the warranty on any of their new engines that 
> have
> been run on Bio-diesel.   Something about the valves.
>
> Charlie
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