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I like to drive a Detroit every now and then as long as it belongs to somebody else. While they do seem to run forever with very little maintenance, when they do go to giving trouble they can be a pain.
The Cummins is simpler design. You don't have a blower, temperamental rack, or temperamental governor to deal with. Not nearly as many oil leaks either.
The old 2-strokes are neat and unusual engines but I've never really been a fan.
You really can't compare a 60 series Detroit with the old 2-strokes. They have nothing in common other that the nameplate on the side.
The Cummins is simpler design. You don't have a blower, temperamental rack, or temperamental governor to deal with. Not nearly as many oil leaks either.
The old 2-strokes are neat and unusual engines but I've never really been a fan.
You really can't compare a 60 series Detroit with the old 2-strokes. They have nothing in common other that the nameplate on the side.