Dodge Try Japanese Engine
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It is reported from Japan that an Isom DA-120 125-b.h.p. oil engine was sent to Dodge Bros. (Britain), Ltd., last year, following approval from the Chrysler Corporation of America. This move took place after a visit of Chrysler personnel to Japan last March and May.
The Japanese unit is stated to have arrived in England in September, and is said to be under test in various Dodge chassis. The DA-120 is a six-cylindered unit of 6.126-litre capacity, and its governed speed is 2,600 r.pan.
The sending of this engine is reported to have aroused much concern among the Japanese automotive industry, as it is felt that if Isuzu can succeed in entering into a contract with Chrysler by becoming their suppliers of oil engines, 'sum's position in the industry would be greatly enhanced.
A spokesman for Dodge Bros. (Britain), Ltd., said: " We are continually investigating diesel engines in various parts of the world and will continue to keep abreast of developments in this field."