Expert challenges the notion that it's time for the 71s to go

摘要

A few months ago, we published a couple of articles implying that the Pacific fishing fleet might should think seriously about yanking out the last of the old Detroit 71 series diesels reposing in engine rooms from San Diego to Adak. The reasons offered were many but centered on fuel consumption and dirty exhaust. Also mentioned were noise and lube oil consumption. Terry Johnson of the University of Alaska - a man who has long experience in the business of powering boats through the water — disagreed. Here is what he wrote: I want to comment on your lighthearted condemnation of the Detroit Diesel 71 series. There are some points missing from the two articles.