Great job and thanks for including your grandsons in the restoration process. My grandsons have no interest in engines. I worked on tugboats for 40 years, and almost every generator or tow winch engine was a 71 series Detroit Diesel. Tough, rugged, reliable engines, and simple to maintain. I was given a tour of an old sailing ship in New York City that had been converted to a sand show. It had an anchor windlass added to it at some point, and the windlass was powered by a 1-71 Detroit Diesel, which I didn't even know existed. Also, I worked at a foundry in the mid-1970s where the blocks and heads for the 6-71s and 8V-71s were cast. I always looked at the DDs on the tugboats and wondered with pride if I was working at the foundry when these engines were being cast.
I just finished bringing a 371 back to life after sitting for 10+ years. I had to remove all of the fuel lines under the valve cover and use a combo of carb cleaner, PB Blaster and DW40 to get the injectors unstuck. After that it would run but gave off white smoke as in the beginning of this video until it would begin to wet stack if the throttle was not adjusted. After installing a pressure gauge on the secondary filter housing I discovered that the fuel pressure was all over the place. Cleaned the fuel pump and discovered the pressure relief valve was stuck now it runs like it was stolen. All it cost me was a bag full of cleaner & lube cans 2 fuel filters and a oil change now do that with a high tech modern diesel power unit Nice 2 cylinder you have. To many get scrapped when they will run with a days work.
Thank you for the nice note. Still not sure why mine starts out on one cylinder but about to re-fire and do more work on it. White smoke is unburned fuel. My fuel pressure is 50 and steady. Dick
I want one of those just to tinker with.. please use WD-40 instead of ether if you really think you need to use something. Other alternative is to hold it in the shutdown position and crank it over several times, this will help get fuel up into the engine and also warm the cylinders making it easier to fire.
@@thespiritof76.. It is sort of like that.. unfortunately the ether can damage the engine, causing it to rely on ether to start because the compression starts to suffer.. you are putting a fuel (ether) in it with very little lubrication.. diesel fuel lubricates the ether does not, that is the big take away. That is why WD is a bit better, its at least a light oil with some lubricating properties.
The 2-71 is awesome, I've seen those gensets advertised awhile back made from repurposed detroits. Thanks for sharing this video, you have a beautiful house+property.
My dozer was a built by Garwood ...Allison drive frain 10 for blade ...super well built..Manuel angle shift blade...best machine l ever owned...we called the engine our bud bud engine because AR an idle it would just ho bud bud bud bud so quietly but man did that thing have power!!! Peace to ya...Ray
I had a dozer with this engine ...my neighbor's made fun of it being a two cylinder but it had plenty of power and it was the best , most reliable engine that I ever had.
When they sit one cylinder has the exhaust valves open and the moisture in the air rusts and corrodes the seats effecting the compression. Whats the plans for it?
Good to know I have one that's 🐝 sitting ever since I can remember so I'd say almost 30yrs it's on a generator/welder trailer I'd like to start it up some day and see if it goes have you guys got any tips for me?
@@patrickbrasil7465 all detroits have blowers on them, some of them have turbo chargers along with it but all the older detroits dont tend to have the turbo, but the blower is required for operation of the engine
what a great way to spend time with your children and grandchildren, them old Detroit's are unfortunately a thing of the past, I cut y teeth on 6 & 8-71s & 92 series engines, I think the smallest I had ever worked on was a 3-71 that was in a spotting truck, what a sound it made! screamin Demons is what we called them. because even though they were only turning the standard 2100 or so RPM they sounded like they were running at 10000 RPM just being 2 stroke I guess. I still have some injector tools etc in my tool box for them things.
@@francovance1 they had put electronic injection on them here in the states, last time I personally saw one was probably 25 years ago in a fire truck which had an electronic controlled injection, I liked them but emissions pretty much killed them.
@@timrobertson299 It's a shame, the world still needs a powerful, reliable diesel that a mechanic can fix, not some kid with a laptop and of course we need that sound!!
I’ve been on TH-cam a good while and have watched a lot. This is a great video. Assuming you read this. Youre personable, relatable, and your projects are interesting. Keep making content and this will get really popular. Also I’d be curious to learn more about that style of Detroit. Totally would like to see a video of showing the components.
I work for a railroad on the west coast and there must be two dozen of those 2 stroke Detroit's brand new in the crates down at what used to be the Refer car repair track. I've enquired about the Engines and absolutely no one has any idea who put in the p.o. (purchase order) for them, nor does anyone know why they were never used, and what's most upsetting is the Railroad Will not sell them to anyone due to fear of liability suits, so they sit and rot in their factory crates.😭
That is so sad! Our country has changed to the point I do not understand it. I broke a fitting off on one of my tractor loader hoses. I went to 3 hydraulic shops and no one would put a new end on it for me due to liability! How sad.
Typical useless government departments. They could sell them but under certain conditions. Like no warranty etc but of course that's too hard for the railways.
That's really cool...I didn't realize they made a dd 271....I know they made dd 471....and I have a dd 671 in my 1951 bus I converted to an rv....runs great....cool video
Looks and sounds great. And as for the oil leaks, if 2 is all you've got tgen id say you're in good shape. They didn't get the nicknames "driptroit diesel" and "green leaker" for nothing!
If you don't have enough load the Exhaust ports will carbon up so much you'll barely be able to stick a pencil through it. Roughly 3 inch tall by 5 inch wide port and it'll black smoke.
Please have a talk with the little helper about carbon dioxide. He was standing in the path of the exhaust. There wasnt any life threatening affects at the moment. But there's no need to start that young damaging his lungs. "Good Habits will Payoff" .
The exhaust pipe was at 6', well above his head (pictures make it look worse). Carbon Dioxide is a part of everyday life! Did you mead "Carbon Monoxide"?
Right now it is sitting in my garage! I have been looking for a generator for it but not able to find one at a low price. It takes a 6 pole generator that runs at 1200 rpm and not many around. Not sure it would have enough power for the truck, it is only about 60 hp. Richard Goodman
Yo tengo un detroi de la serie 471 y uno de la serie 453 siempre en las mañana son duros para la partida en los camiones duran poco de su vida util y aca en chile es muy caro los repuesto
NEVER USE EITHER ON A DIESEL! Stick a torch, propane, butane, or acetylene in the air cleaner for 10 seconds then bump the starter and its running with no engine damage.
@@RichardGoodman I wouldn't think the cost would be high if you used salvaged parts... Say a large 240-480v DC motor voltage regulator. Or just a 12-24vt forklift motor and a power inverter... I love the sound, nothing brings back the childhood memories like the sound of a detroit. I could hear the bus coming from 3 blocks away and new my daddy was home.... I would put one in a pick-up truck if I had one.
@@thespiritof76.. Part of the problem is how to attach the generator to the engine. If the generator has the same SAE flange as the engine then the only problem is that the speed (RPM) must be correct. My engine is a 1200 rpm engine which means I need a 6 poll generator in order to get 60 hz. Most out there are 1800, 4 poll. I have a 2 poll 10KW generator but it needs 3600 rpm input. See the problem?
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I learned on these engines before they were Detroit’s. They were GM Diesel. I still love them. So far ahead of their time before WWII.
You are right! History is so interesting.
That young man was very attentive and excited to turn that key. Made me cry. Feel the same way working with my Dad.
Thank you! I so enjoy sharing what I know!! Sincerely Richard Goodman
Great job and thanks for including your grandsons in the restoration process. My grandsons have no interest in engines.
I worked on tugboats for 40 years, and almost every generator or tow winch engine was a 71 series Detroit Diesel. Tough, rugged, reliable engines, and simple to maintain. I was given a tour of an old sailing ship in New York City that had been converted to a sand show. It had an anchor windlass added to it at some point, and the windlass was powered by a 1-71 Detroit Diesel, which I didn't even know existed.
Also, I worked at a foundry in the mid-1970s where the blocks and heads for the 6-71s and 8V-71s were cast. I always looked at the DDs on the tugboats and wondered with pride if I was working at the foundry when these engines were being cast.
What a great story. Thank you for sharing with me. Plan of getting it out again for another run soon. Sincerely, Richard Goodman
Love seeing the young hanging out with the older generation and actually learning stuff about these (and any)diesel engines!👍🏻👌🏻🛠️🔧🔩📏
This is awesome , good to see the young mechanics excitement when she fires up😎
I just finished bringing a 371 back to life after sitting for 10+ years. I had to remove all of the fuel lines under the valve cover and use a combo of carb cleaner, PB Blaster and DW40 to get the injectors unstuck. After that it would run but gave off white smoke as in the beginning of this video until it would begin to wet stack if the throttle was not adjusted. After installing a pressure gauge on the secondary filter housing I discovered that the fuel pressure was all over the place. Cleaned the fuel pump and discovered the pressure relief valve was stuck now it runs like it was stolen. All it cost me was a bag full of cleaner & lube cans 2 fuel filters and a oil change now do that with a high tech modern diesel power unit
Nice 2 cylinder you have. To many get scrapped when they will run with a days work.
Thank you for the nice note. Still not sure why mine starts out on one cylinder but about to re-fire and do more work on it. White smoke is unburned fuel. My fuel pressure is 50 and steady. Dick
Those old injectors will work much better once the engine is warm enough to unfreeze everything. Nice work
Love seeing these old Detroit diesels being saved from becoming scrap. Cheers from 🇨🇦.
Thank You, More coming! Dick
I love seeing them saved also. Now I want to see someone resurrect a 1-71 and show it off. (Yes there were 1-71's)
@@davestarr7112 If you fine one, let me know I will buy!!
2:58 - Got that hand ready for a runaway.
Thank you for showing her live up to her name!!
Detroit Diesel Power. 2 stroke diesel power the sound of victory. USA1 GM1
@@rotenone3871 DUMB
What adorable little boys!!!❤️❤️
Difficulty in understanding / following instructions.
But normal for males ...
hi there had 1 of those moved to a 471 and a 671 on my sawmills good show john
Thank You! Engine has a great history.
It's a good insect repellant fogger machine when running on one cylinder. xD
You are the coolest, Uncle Dick! Johnny and I enjoy these videos!!
It is so good to hear from you! So glad you got to see! Have you seen some of the others with Bobbi??
There's one of these installed as a fire pump at a location I service. Neat little engine.
I want one of those just to tinker with.. please use WD-40 instead of ether if you really think you need to use something. Other alternative is to hold it in the shutdown position and crank it over several times, this will help get fuel up into the engine and also warm the cylinders making it easier to fire.
I've heard that a diesel will get addicted to any starter fluid and will not crank without. Have you ever heard thst
@@thespiritof76.. It is sort of like that.. unfortunately the ether can damage the engine, causing it to rely on ether to start because the compression starts to suffer.. you are putting a fuel (ether) in it with very little lubrication.. diesel fuel lubricates the ether does not, that is the big take away. That is why WD is a bit better, its at least a light oil with some lubricating properties.
Thank you for stating what clearly needed to be said.
Me and the boys are fortunate to be able to work with and learn from Pa/Grandfather!
Thank You!
How cool, thanks for your efforts!!! Used to work on those, went to school on them in Seattle in mid '60's. Good luck.
Thanks for watching! Still working on it too!
@@RichardGoodman Sweet, good luck with it, love just to watch them run!!! Have fun!
@@douglasdunn7267 Thank You! So much History in the Detroit!
Cool old rig. I love the modern airbox that’s on it too
Thank you for watching. Hope to have more coming.
The 2-71 is awesome, I've seen those gensets advertised awhile back made from repurposed detroits. Thanks for sharing this video, you have a beautiful house+property.
Thank You for taking the time to watch! The history on this engine is unreal. I have heard running hours of over 80,000! Sincerely, Richard Goodman
@@RichardGoodman They are one of my favorites and enjoy the history of them too. Very unique sound.
@@fjs1111 Thank You for watching!
I don't know about the rest of you, but I actually cheered when nothing started up.
Because you’re a tree hugging diesel hating climate warrior?
My dozer was a built by Garwood ...Allison drive frain 10 for blade ...super well built..Manuel angle shift blade...best machine l ever owned...we called the engine our bud bud engine because AR an idle it would just ho bud bud bud bud so quietly but man did that thing have power!!! Peace to ya...Ray
I had a dozer with this engine ...my neighbor's made fun of it being a two cylinder but it had plenty of power and it was the best , most reliable engine that I ever had.
Yes, what an engine. Thank you for viewing.
I have that same motor…what size dozer was yours…?
When they sit one cylinder has the exhaust valves open and the moisture in the air rusts and corrodes the seats effecting the compression. Whats the plans for it?
I would like to have the engine running A1 with a generator installed for back up power
Good to know I have one that's 🐝 sitting ever since I can remember so I'd say almost 30yrs it's on a generator/welder trailer I'd like to start it up some day and see if it goes have you guys got any tips for me?
I think the most important is the fuel system. All must be free clean, and working.
I hope it isn't all rusted out also is this one of those Detroit's that has a blower on it like the 871
@@patrickbrasil7465 all detroits have blowers on them, some of them have turbo chargers along with it but all the older detroits dont tend to have the turbo, but the blower is required for operation of the engine
Love that sound, I ran a White with a 6-71, heard that sound every day. Music to my ears. Good job.
what a great way to spend time with your children and grandchildren, them old Detroit's are unfortunately a thing of the past, I cut y teeth on 6 & 8-71s & 92 series engines, I think the smallest I had ever worked on was a 3-71 that was in a spotting truck, what a sound it made! screamin Demons is what we called them. because even though they were only turning the standard 2100 or so RPM they sounded like they were running at 10000 RPM just being 2 stroke I guess. I still have some injector tools etc in my tool box for them things.
my company has a harbor tour boat that got four 92 series for mains and 2-71 for generator.
Not so sure about that Tim, somebody in Holland getting good results fitting modern fuel injection to GM's
@@francovance1 they had put electronic injection on them here in the states, last time I personally saw one was probably 25 years ago in a fire truck which had an electronic controlled injection, I liked them but emissions pretty much killed them.
@@timrobertson299 It's a shame, the world still needs a powerful, reliable diesel that a mechanic can fix, not some kid with a laptop and of course we need that sound!!
I’ve been on TH-cam a good while and have watched a lot. This is a great video. Assuming you read this. Youre personable, relatable, and your projects are interesting. Keep making content and this will get really popular. Also I’d be curious to learn more about that style of Detroit. Totally would like to see a video of showing the components.
Thank you for your kind words. The Detroit 2 cycle diesel goes back to the 1930's. Its history is so interesting. Hope to have another one soon.
What a great video!! Thanks for sharing!!
Neat little 2cylinder 2stoke. I'd get an intake heater off a Cummins 6BT or cat 7.2 off a truck for cold starts.
Thank You. I don't know much about cold starts on this engine. Will be checking that out. Thank You.
@@RichardGoodman magnetic block heaters help too
Keep up to great work on the videos
Old Detroits are Awesome
I work for a railroad on the west coast and there must be two dozen of those 2 stroke Detroit's brand new in the crates down at what used to be the Refer car repair track. I've enquired about the Engines and absolutely no one has any idea who put in the p.o. (purchase order) for them, nor does anyone know why they were never used, and what's most upsetting is the Railroad Will not sell them to anyone due to fear of liability suits, so they sit and rot in their factory crates.😭
That is so sad! Our country has changed to the point I do not understand it. I broke a fitting off on one of my tractor loader hoses. I went to 3 hydraulic shops and no one would put a new end on it for me due to liability! How sad.
Maybe they'll sell them as scrap wouldn't hurt to ask
Id buy one if possible
Typical useless government departments. They could sell them but under certain conditions. Like no warranty etc but of course that's too hard for the railways.
Richard it runs great may I suggest mix into your diesel fuel some Seafoam it is a excellent cleaner can be used in fuel oil to loosen stickeness
I will give it a try! Thank You.
I wish I started and ran that well.😋
Great stuff Uncle Dick :) Toren and I have been building a go-kart with a welded frame and live axle. Named it Black Jack ;)
What a cool score.
diesel is pretty dang cool; is a solvent and a lubricant at the same time
That's really cool...I didn't realize they made a dd 271....I know they made dd 471....and I have a dd 671 in my 1951 bus I converted to an rv....runs great....cool video
they made a 171 early on as well, but they're pretty rare.
@@bobsmith2637 They also made a 1-71!
@@RichardGoodman here's a restored one running on a stand:
th-cam.com/video/ha26UveTfvM/w-d-xo.html
One injector wasn't working, that's why it ran better when you introduced fuel to the inlet.
Looks and sounds great. And as for the oil leaks, if 2 is all you've got tgen id say you're in good shape. They didn't get the nicknames "driptroit diesel" and "green leaker" for nothing!
Thanks for the reply. It is a fun piece of history!
It's alive, alive,alive, alive, I'm getting one 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👍👍💪🇵🇷🇵🇷
I love being a Grandpa
Easy on the ether man!!
I think the old Detroits love it!!
Should make a nice go cart motor
Cool. Imagine a Detroit diesel leaking oil!
When you work hard you sweat a little .
Very neat!
Yeeeeaaaa !!!!!!!!!!!!!! very nice the 2-71
I think with a diesel if you want it to start and it is having some trouble you should use pb blaster or wd-40 should do the trick.
What great boy's
The future of America 🇺🇸
Was that a beer or a highball the neighbor was drinking??
If you don't have enough load the Exhaust ports will carbon up so much you'll barely be able to stick a pencil through it. Roughly 3 inch tall by 5 inch wide port and it'll black smoke.
That screamin detroit will make your kids partially deaf (joke)
A true " bewd bewd
" engine
You just have to LOVE a 2 cycle!!
Really cool!
interestingly Google speech to text describe diesel sounds as music.
Where did you find your seriel number? My data tag is gone but can't find a Stamp either
Please have a talk with the little helper about carbon dioxide. He was standing in the path of the exhaust. There wasnt any life threatening affects at the moment. But there's no need to start that young damaging his lungs. "Good Habits will Payoff" .
The exhaust pipe was at 6', well above his head (pictures make it look worse). Carbon Dioxide is a part of everyday life! Did you mead "Carbon Monoxide"?
Put that little blower on like a Honda 4cyl bike engine
Might be a little heavy and way to fast!!
Check the spark plugs!
Having trouble finding the correct heat range!
Mine is way louder….did you get your injectors cleaned and tested…?
Noticed your Kubota has a grapple?
Was it farm made…?
It was purchased from a company in Florida (I think) and it is the best attachment I ever bought!
What did you do with that Detroit? Did you put it in the Chevy in the background?
Right now it is sitting in my garage! I have been looking for a generator for it but not able to find one at a low price. It takes a 6 pole generator that runs at 1200 rpm and not many around. Not sure it would have enough power for the truck, it is only about 60 hp. Richard Goodman
Excellent I enjoyed the video. I’m happy that you have plans for it . .
@@gabeslifestuff9691 Thank You for your support! Richard Goodman
@@RichardGoodman crank her up to 1800 and put a more common 4 pole head on it. It’ll take that rpm all day. Max was over 2k on the 71’s.
@@FlatBroke612 Thought about doing that but I wanted to keep it stock and I like the idea of less than 1 gallon of fuel per hour! Thanks for watching!
2 cycle supercharged.
Yo tengo un detroi de la serie 471 y uno de la serie 453 siempre en las mañana son duros para la partida en los camiones duran poco de su vida util y aca en chile es muy caro los repuesto
...you're going to blow it up if you keep using the starting fluid...
you would be amazed at how much starting fluid they can tolerate.
No one, ' let's make a video of electric motors starting up' lol
NEVER USE EITHER ON A DIESEL! Stick a torch, propane, butane, or acetylene in the air cleaner for 10 seconds then bump the starter and its running with no engine damage.
...Strange, that plastic airbox doesn't look that old...
You have a good eye! The air cleaner is not period correct. I added it.
La vieja escuela.
People don't realize that starting fluid can ruin an engine
Washes of the lubricant at start up and internal parts can get scored. Is that what you mean?
Yes, I realized that i should of started this thanks
Kwantwz hp??
Que bale el motor gm detroi de dos cilindro
qwantoz hp??
I believe it is rated at 68 hp at 2,100 rpm. When used as a low speed generator (1,200 rpm) it is around 25 hp.
@@RichardGoodman obrigado!! Aq do Brasil.
Never use starting fluid on a diesel, destroys the valves. Use WD40 to assist
Valves in a 2 stroke...
But none the less wd40 is the better Option.
@@fertblusbenis5128 yes 2 stroke Detroit's have intake valves and exhaust ports
@@Notthisguyeither they only have exhaust valves Einstein
@@Diesel8290 your right I should've said they have intake ports and exhaust valves
Scary watching noobs toy with an old Detroit, things can go south in a great big hurry.
Get bent
@@camojoe83 th-cam.com/video/vbiNndfNNKI/w-d-xo.html
So what ya gonna do with er
Would like to put a generator on it but do not like the cost!
@@RichardGoodman I wouldn't think the cost would be high if you used salvaged parts... Say a large 240-480v DC motor voltage regulator. Or just a 12-24vt forklift motor and a power inverter...
I love the sound, nothing brings back the childhood memories like the sound of a detroit. I could hear the bus coming from 3 blocks away and new my daddy was home....
I would put one in a pick-up truck if I had one.
@@thespiritof76.. Part of the problem is how to attach the generator to the engine. If the generator has the same SAE flange as the engine then the only problem is that the speed (RPM) must be correct. My engine is a 1200 rpm engine which means I need a 6 poll generator in order to get 60 hz. Most out there are 1800, 4 poll. I have a 2 poll 10KW generator but it needs 3600 rpm input. See the problem?
@@RichardGoodman i thought a VFD takes care of those probs. But i u derstand more about your dificulty
Have not done much with the old girl but still looking for a generator to go on it!@@rotenone3871
You shouldn't be allowed to have a toy like that either can sounded empty when you throw it down very poor cooling system
Best just do a rebuild on it. 👌🫵