Hi Roy
 JD> the traditional objections and shortcomings of Diesel engines 
 JD> are being overcome with newer technology,
 RJ> What are those?
I don't offer an opinion, but give you the assertion of my teacher at
mechanical engineering school:
        Heavy hence low power to weight ratio
        Noisy
        Not able to be repaired by your average D.I.Y. home mechanic.
OK so I am an old guy, and so much has changed. But I sure can talk about
*TRADITIONAL* matters!!   Cheers....ALEC
... ........The hasty and the slow meet at the ferry
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