Longevity Question

[ronmarabito2002]

Can be attributed to lack of use, poor maintenance, incorrect
coolant, etc.. They should last better than they do.

R.E. (ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40
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--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "boatsarefunus"
wrote:
>
> Why, I wonder, are there so many 10-15 year old Wanderlodges with
> rebuilt relatively "low time" engines. Some less than 100k miles
and
> 3000 hrs. Look at the used ones for sale.
>
> I've been operating diesel engines in cruising boats for 15 years,
not
> like I don't know diesels, so I just want to hear it from the
owner
> group, what's the deal with the Detroit's. Is the Cat better, how
> about the Cummins. I have been lead to believe the Detroit is a
500k
> mile plus engine. What gives.
>