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  1. trog

    Which is the most trouble free engine?

    Axle ratio is important with respect to engine reliability. Most truck diesels are most efficient around 1700 rpm, and mechanical stresses are much less at 1700 than at 2100. Low axle ratios are not necessary for offroad trucks. Commercial FWDs and Oshkosh use ratios around 4.5 -- 5.3 to...
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