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Originally Posted by sapper_k9  T34 was diesel. What Guderian liked was that it worked! Hit the starter, it goes! Diesel motor is obviously more appropriate than petrol, more torque and a flatter torque curve.
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I think your right, you dont see any petrol tank now, but less powerful, with heavier engines, that are harder to start, easier to freeze, and not interchangeable with other vehicles making for logistical problems and of course only any use if you have supply of diesel. Not sure Diesel does have flatter torque curve, it just cant rev.
Its interesting, why the svoiets chose this route.
As said the British used quite a lot of diesel Shermans and I dont remember seeing evidence these where likely to brew up. I think the fuel system was only part of the problem.
Kev