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Old 01-04-04, 00:19
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Default Re: Re: Sherman M4A2 diesel engine designation

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Originally posted by FV623
but as I see it the 6046 was a civvy truck engine and the 6-71 is just a modification of this.
R.
I am pretty sure that 6046 refers to the twin engine pack and not the individual engines. 6-71 is actually number of cylinders and swept volume of one cylinder in cu.inches. The 6-71 is still around today and I have had experience with them in new earthmovers in Eighties.

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