Detroit Diesel Allison 8.2 Liter Diesel Durability & Competitive Comparison GM-327-B GMC Training LD

"The principal reason for the rapidly expanding use of diesel engines in medium-duty trucks is fuel economy. Even though they are more costly to purchase, the added initial cost is quickly absorbed by the savings in fuel. But there is another factor that accounts for the growing opportunity of diesel engines. That is their durability. Let's now look at a new videodisc that presents some interesting data on the durability of the 8.2-liter Detroit Diesel Allison Fuel Pincher diesel, and some comparison data on how this engine compares in performance and price with other well-known diesel engines such as the IHC, Volvo, Magirus, Mack and Mercedes. This information should be very helpful to you in selling the DDA 8.2-liter Fuel Pincher engine." Training film GM-327-B on side two of the 1983 training DiscoVision disc. Compares the 8.2l favorably to the IH 9.0, as well various other manufacturers engines that have almost certainly outlasted it. Also talks briefly about revised head gaskets, a solution to a problem which seemed endemic to the Fuel Pincher over its lifetime despite further modifications.