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Old 11-12-2009, 06:57 PM   #38 (permalink)
John_C
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Originally Posted by Charlie D
The 6.2 Diesels quickly developed a bad reputation when installed in Pickups, Suburbans, etc. An engine in a road vehicle has a much easier life than one in a boat. So, with the 6.2's being bad in a road vehicle, I wonder why you would want to go to the expense & work of converting and installing lousy engines into your boat. Look for better engines.
Charlie I did not notice this post at first,so sorry for the late reply. The engine that developed such a bad reputation was the 5.7, often confused with the 6.2. The 6.2 is a true diesel, not a converted gas engine, and is much tougher than the 5.7. I did a lot of research on these engines,and although they are not great pullers,compared to a 6.5,but they are reliable under continuous use.
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