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Default Old engines vs new

"Mike" wrote in message
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Why does an older enginr(class 8 diesel) vibrate more than
a new(newer) motor, same manufacturer?

i.e. what changes are happening as an engine ages/wears
that increases vibration/shake?

thanks gary

Electronic Fuel Pump instead of mechanical ?
New Dodges have that and are quiter than their older counterparts,


Totally different fuel system: High Pressure Common Rail - the same basic
system used on the Navistar [Ford] and Isuzu [GM] light diesels and not
applicable to the engines used in a Class 8 [Peterbilt, Kenworth, Volvo,
Freightliner] truck.

Carbon buildup, ring wear [non-uniform compression loss], uneven rod bearing
wear, bad valve timing from extended Jake-brake use ... any/all could be
factors in addition to motor-mounts and, even, front shocks.