On Thu, 18 Jul 2019 09:05:22 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Detroit engine name system is: > 20 = Number of cylinders > V = V configuration > 149 = Cubic inches of displacement PER cylinder... > One big honking engine.... fuel burn would be in Gallons per Mile.... > rather than Miles per Gallon... but.... you could "roll coal" better > than any of the other bubbas at the mud races... 20 x 149 = 2980 in^3 = 48.83 liters! Craig > On Thu, Jul 18, 2019 at 8:27 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Detroit Diesel 20V-149. That’s what you need. We used these on very > > large (2mW) generator sets. One big, honkin’ engine. Sucked fuel so > > badly you could watch the level in the day tank drop when they were > > running under load. > > > > Here’s a link to a picture of one with six guys in front of it to > > give you an idea of scale: > > > > > > https://www.thedieselgarage.com/forums/64-medium-heavy-duty/52316-help-v12-detroit-diesel-3.html#post847418 _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
