They were based off of the six-cylinder gas engines like the C-263. The block and crankshaft look identical, although there are differences that make them non-interchangable. I would guess the 282 came along mid 1950's in construction equipment, 560 and 660 had it in 1958. The 656 still had it in 1973. 715 combine had it's big brother, the D-301 until late in it's production run into the late '70's, was replaced by 310 German in the real late ones. As diesels go, they aren't the greatest engine in the world. They've only got 4 main bearings like a gasser, and only 14 head bolts. The fit of the dry sleeves is critical, and many of them sucked sleeves down into the oil pan. They do give quite good fuel economy. Don't beleive the hard-starting myths about them that were started by those who don't have the patience to hold the glow plug button for the required minimum of 30 seconds on a 90 degree day.
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