Another big diesel rumbled, and the other vehicle snarled past as it made a wide turn.

He recognised the beat of the big diesels and knew that they were the refrigerator trucks.

House was running the big electric diesels as fast as they could turn.

The big diesel was running with a clattering roar too loud to hear.

The big marine diesels were of a new sort, perversely designed to be very easy to operate and maintain.

He fought the urge to really see what the big diesel could do.

Finally, the captain tooted the horn three times, then fired up the big diesels.

There was a steady vibration from the big diesel.

The big diesel throbbed against the stillness of the trees.

The big diesel ran for an hour, then coughed, stopped, wouldn't even kick.