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0A question for the “knowledgeable” was the Marathon grille actually a Kysor Rad shutter ? I’ve often wondered if this was the case . Cheers Bewick.
Yes Dennis, the Crusader (a mechanically sound alternative to the Marathon!) had a Kysor rad shutter (and Dynair fan).
There was NOTHING WRONG with the Marathon driveline mechanically…after all it had your favourite Fuller gearbox, and in your opinion that’s all that matters.
I didn’t say there was anything wrong with the Marathon driveline. I have never criticised the Marathon, not having driven one. I would have loved to have driven one. I merely quoted Commercial Motor in stating it was one of Leyland group’s sound alternatives. If you gave me the choice of either to drive to Gibraltar and back, I’d probably have to toss a coin! 
PS I’ve driven Acking F***ktrosses to Gib and back and I’d happily take even a Marathon Mk 1 than that ■■■■ thing! 