My dad was a diesel machinic too. He followed pipeline construction in the 1950’s and 60’s. He was the master machinic for Mc Kensky and Price, there was another one but I don’t remember the name. I am 69 and I have 8mm movies he took while working pipeline. Back in the 50’s I guess it was alright to take your kids to work because he would take me a few times a month. I loved going with him. I see you doing the work on these engines and I can remember my dad teaching me this stuff. In fact, sometimes before you say something, I say it before you do. It is amazing how stuff stays with you. Because of him I worked on my own cars etc. And because I had my son and daughter hold the old flash light for me, they work on their cars too. I never worked as a machinic. My dad passed in 1971 and I still miss him every day. Thank you for doing these videos because for a little while I hear my dad in your voice. Now when things weren’t going right, he would be letting out a few curse words. I know you would have to curse because every thing goes easy for you. Just kidding. If you ever are working around Wilmington, NC let me know I would like to help you out like some others I see working with you. Thanks again.
Those Prius cars are a travesty to the environment. Consider the impact of the mining for the materials for the batteries and then the eventual need for disposal of the hazardous waste. Great videos, I am addicted :)
Let me preface with that I am a heavy equipment mechanic and own a few Detroits, so I'm not afraid to make a few clouds of smoke. But having had to work with emissions as a part of my job and done research, a conventional ICE engined car/vehicle will still put out more emissions over its lifespan than a hybrid or pure electric car. And that's including the mining and processing of the REM for the batteries. A lot of fuel is burnt to create a gallon of gas, so once you include the environmental impact of producing the fuel along with burning it, you're already ahead emissions wise with an electric even with the large open pit "hazmat" mines. At least with the hazmat from the batteries you can easily gather it and store it in a safe location unlike the widespread effect you'd have from exhaust emissions.
Break-in routine, drive it under a max load. That will get it use to how I was taught to drive a Detroit Diesel. Slam your hand in the door and drive it like your mad at it. Hammer down!!
come on , it was more fun to let them think you put real peanut butter on the bolts , and you should have said well I just put some jelly on those gaskets , we are making a detroit sandwich LOL
It scares me to think about having to explain that it's *not* peanut butter and that it's actually Detroit international compound #2. I'm just wondering if that was a proactive explanation or if someone literally thought you using peanut butter. 🙄🤔
27 years later I learn idle screw and buffer from you ....I dint have a complete book this is before Google search was around .....I messed with a 4/71
The pressure generated by putting the engine under load forces the rings to expand against the cylinder walls. On old style engines like this that is what hones the rings against the bore for a good seal. Otherwise you will glaze the cylinder walls with oil and it will never seal. I rebuild old Brit bike engines same proccedure.. Almost a dry assembly, just a spot of oil on each piston skirt. Start up run for 5 to 10 minutes, set timing and carbs. Let cool retorque head bolts and adjust valves. Fire it up and ride it running up and down the gears gradually adding rpm. Triumph used to take bikes off the assembly line and routinely run them up to 100 mph. The trick is adding load gradually.
She runs GREAT! Just a tiny bit of smoke when she first kicks over but clean after that. She's set up right! Ready for another 100k miles of Detroit rescues!
This reminds me of working on a Cadillac [1970ish] ambulance with a non working emergency flasher over the rear door. Every time I lost sight of the wire it changed color. Same ambulance drilling a hole in the floor to mount a bracket my boss struck water! The water hoses for the rear heater ran down the driver's side and then crossed over to the passenger side for the heater.
The message in Scott's path is that we all need to consciously choose our life path, as much as we're naturally capable. Conscious living. Conscious choices. Happiness is a choice.
You're a great mechanic sir. I really enjoy watching your videos, in the words of Tony "they're great! That bus looks like a blast to drive. I was suppose to go to bus training years ago but it fell through. I still think about learning/training just for the heck of it. Watching your videos make me want to own a bus of my own.
Love your videos. Never worked on abus but have spent plenty of time on my back under a car in the rain.not real comfortable, but the work got done and I loved it!,
Dr. Scott is checking out his patient, be it a bus, but oh well, 👍👌❤🇨🇦, but how many doctors going for a drive with (in) their patients, I am always happy to go for the ride
Wow your channel is awesome!! I am an automotive technician with 18+ years experience and I was very hesitant about getting into the diesel side of things but, after watching you work and explain things as you go, I am confident in getting a bus myself!! Keep up the great work sir 👏
Those break-in instructions are spot-on. I run every engine I rebuild the same. Many refer to MotoTuneUSA break-in procedures, which document all with pictures of pistons and cylinders. High load when new seats rings preventing blowby. Dieselblend with LPG is also a great way to extend the service life of the engine. Thanks for another great video.
It must feel so gratifying to you to take the bus out on the highway running so good after rebuilding the engine. I would be amazed if it even started if I took it apart. I love hearing the close up sound of the idling engine. Congrats on the rebuild!
I've had great luck with Kurd Kutter from Wal Mart for cleaning engines, driveways etc. It's citric based and not lye, so, no lye burning of the paint etc, no white after residue. You can get 5 gallons pails deliver to your door for about $50 or less. Well worth the money in my opinion. Good luck with your new engine, it sounds great.
Awesome to watch, and Y'all are so good at sharing tips and specs. I must say one of the better parts I like is the use of sprinkler pipe/elbows in the area of the governor. One of my Grandsons helped me rebuild one of my trucks, and when we didn't have enough parts out came the black pipe to complete the job. He has accused me of Extraterrestrial engineering. I tell Him 23 years Army and many other years wrenching U make it work without endangering others God Bless Y'all Keep Up The Good Work
fantastic channel been hooked since I found ya. grew up in fishing industry in Kodiak Alaska many boats I was on/run had DD power 4-5 3's 6-71's 12-71's even a12-149 series . in mid 70's on Trans Alaska pipeline I was a service oiler Terix scrapers running dual 6-71s onepushin one pulling the Equilds {Ukes} R-35 if I remember right hauled a lot of rock and gravel plus all the cats. Screemin jimmys seem to have less problems Wish you would do a vid on shiftin and runnuin up the govenor. bet there's a few viewers that dont understand the terminology or concept. Thanks for allowing me to reminisce.
Great video I hav'nt worked on one of those for lots of yearsI I started working on trucks in 1970 at peterbuilt and retired at Kenworth in 2009 and the old school engines were the most fun to work on, back then we did our own heads and blowers and turbos. Great job on the inframe.
Lots of interesting things can happen with the old Detroit's when you aren't looking, like massive leaks from oil passages not plugged or runaways from stuck racks. We had a 6-71 in an old semi-tractor for a diesel program I was in almost 40 years ago. One class pulled the injectors, ran them on a test stand and put them back while my partner and I worked on the front end changing kingpins. Problem on the test drive--the guys who put the injectors back didn't tighten the lines before putting the valve cover back on so the crankcase got filled with diesel to the point of running out the crank seals. Oil pressure a little low with nice froth! Checklists are your friend!
I love this bus. I can't wait to see it cleaned. It's running really well, and I didn't see any smoke at all coming out of it. Seems quieter than I remember, too.
I am learning a lot during this video. I was very interested in how to set the idle screws so the engine doesn't hunt at idle. I hear so many old Detroits doing that and have always wondered how to adjust so the hunting goes away.
I love the sound of those old Detroit's. Who doesn't? It was another time, another era. Your neighbors have gotta love you! I wish that I could get you to come rebuild an old bus in front of my house. I have a few neighbors I'd like to antagonize myself. Unfortunately, in this neighborhood we would both go to jail.
Every engine ive built you need to load the engine to "set" the rings on a fresh honed cylinder. If not you end up never loosing smokeyness and longevity. On lighter duty 4strokes you dont actually want wot right away but good load specially high comp gas port stuff.
LOL.. did laugh when you said your a hybrid too.. My old diesel Discovery loved running on new veggie oil, if it got a bit cold I added a splash on unleaded to thin it & stop it clogging filters, but in the cold of winter, without fuel warmers just 50/50 plus a splash of unleaded made it run very well.. sold it with 240.000 MILES on the clock, still running very well, starting at the touch of the starter key.. always.. the French Fries smell for others was a freebie - lol.. Keep that old rejuvenated 6.71 running Scott & son..Good Job, as they say.. regards, (ian) UK
I have a thing for hating crimp connects, at work we worked on a 70 challenger and the dash wiring (there is not a lot of wiring in those cars) had been worked on by a guy who wired it used pretty much every size and color of wire but used 60 crimp connects! He averaged one every 3-4 inches of wire!
Man you got that Beast running so clean & even, just a slight exhaust manifold leak by the sound of it. You make it look easy with the magic of editing. It cruises good too. Keep up the good work.
Nice work you guys! That 6-71 sounds like brand new.😁 I can't tell you how many times I've fallen asleep in one of those laying across the back seat over top one of those sidewinder Detroits.😉 A good application of the steam cleaner and tighten everything down, and she should be good for another couple hundred thousand smiles.😁👍👍
How much oil does this engine take? And how many oil filter(s) does it take? I've really enjoyed watching and I've learned a great deal about these older buses. Thanks for sharing your talents with us and for raising such a fine son! Cheers from the Eastside of Indy.
Thanks heaps bus grease monkey great channel since viewing here ive learnt so much more about GMs 2 stroke diesels not scared of them anymore great work love you're bus
We had a Detroit Tech cause us to glaze the liners due to not letting us to put our new Rebuild under full load. He wanted to idle it for almost an hour first. That engine used a Gallon of Lube Oil every 24 hours for the next 20,000 hours! This was on a Water Cooled Marine Gen Set on a Sea Going Tug Boat. It was a Inline 6-71 with a 99 KW Generator on it.
we do the same thing at work let it idle for 10 or so minutes check for leaks abnormal noises and all checks out start loading it up on the dyno, rather it come apart in house than pushing dirt.
Green leakers....I drove commercial coach in early 80s...used to go to a fancy motel just south of Frankenmuth Mi. The owner was an old German guy, when he saw a bus coming into his yard, he'd come running out with a sheet of cardboard to slide under engine.
Speaking of the products of DD, have you ever run across a "Quad"? 4 6-71s coupled to a common gearbox, put out something like 1000 hp, used in landing craft IIRC and later as power for drilling rigs in the oil patch. And, yes, each engine had its' own clutch. Side story. My brother, who drove boats in the gulf in the oil patch, tells a story ab out when he was bringing the boat [think maritime version of a flat bed] with twin 12-v-149s back from mexico, running on PeMex's very high sulfur fuel. Was stuck for 4 days in the middle of the Gulf, pulling injectors and freeing them up by hitting them with a hammer. Finally got in running on four on one side, and six on the other. THE COLONEL
The old original Scenicruiser had dual 4-71 engines coupled with torque converters. They would start one engine and imeadiatly rev it to start the second engine.
@@richardvandyke9578 that is wild! Two 4-71s instead of an 8-v?? must have been an "Interesting engine compartment! Straight in or sidewinder?? THE COLONEL
If you can't find 'em, grind 'em! They say that "loud gear-clashing noises" tended to upset passengers back in the day. Are those air wipers? It would be interesting to hear you talk about the history of your bus and how you came to purchase it. Nobody in our family was ever from Indiana(Illinois actually) but for one year between 1957 and 1958 my parents lived in Plainfield while they were stationed at the Army? depot near there as civil service. They left there and transferred to Huntsville which they were so unimpressed with they nearly turned around and went back to Indiana. They said that winter was the coldest they had ever seen.
Should you need a quick de-greaser, try the oxygen orange from the Dollar Tree.. Bought my last Mercedes (1958 180D, M&M blue) from a fellow in Mexico, IN. Great 43 hp 1.8l, 0-60 in 33 sec.! Engine also used in trailer "refer" units. Reminds me of my duty on D/E Submarines. Thanks. Narragansett Bay
Sounds about right. Run it in for 10 minutes. Check for leaks. Then hammer it. I remember leaving from Detroit and traveling to Northern Michigan for band camp when I was in junior high the bus driver had that thing hammered the whole way
For an alternative fuel story, look up Jay Leno's Garage/Chrysler Turbo Car......you can burn anything flammable in that engine! Glad to see you took different transportation to Ohio and Lenny didn't have a breakdown on the road! Had me concerned for a day!
Just started watching your videos and I gotta tell you these are really cool! Being a mechanic myself I can relate I so many ways. Awesome work for sure.
My dad was a diesel machinic
too. He followed pipeline construction in the 1950’s and 60’s. He was the
master machinic for Mc Kensky and Price, there was another one but I don’t
remember the name. I am 69 and I have 8mm movies he took while working
pipeline. Back in the 50’s I guess it was alright to take your kids to work because
he would take me a few times a month. I loved going with him. I see you doing
the work on these engines and I can remember my dad teaching me this stuff. In fact,
sometimes before you say something, I say it before you do. It is amazing how
stuff stays with you. Because of him I worked on my own cars etc. And because I
had my son and daughter hold the old flash light for me, they work on their
cars too. I never worked as a machinic. My dad passed in 1971 and I still miss
him every day. Thank you for doing these videos because for a little while I
hear my dad in your voice. Now when things weren’t going right, he would be
letting out a few curse words. I know you would have to curse because every
thing goes easy for you. Just kidding. If you ever are working around
Wilmington, NC let me know I would like to help you out like some others I see
working with you. Thanks again.
Those Prius cars are a travesty to the environment. Consider the impact of the mining for the materials for the batteries and then the eventual need for disposal of the hazardous waste. Great videos, I am addicted :)
Let me preface with that I am a heavy equipment mechanic and own a few Detroits, so I'm not afraid to make a few clouds of smoke. But having had to work with emissions as a part of my job and done research, a conventional ICE engined car/vehicle will still put out more emissions over its lifespan than a hybrid or pure electric car. And that's including the mining and processing of the REM for the batteries. A lot of fuel is burnt to create a gallon of gas, so once you include the environmental impact of producing the fuel along with burning it, you're already ahead emissions wise with an electric even with the large open pit "hazmat" mines. At least with the hazmat from the batteries you can easily gather it and store it in a safe location unlike the widespread effect you'd have from exhaust emissions.
Engine sounds solid.. Glad it's back together.. Looking forward to seeing the engine when it's clean..
It’s a Detroit, they’re never clean.
me to
RexCars1 the 6 71 are never clean
hugely enjoyed this inframe series. excellent technical storytelling. thank you. - C
I don't know why I can't stop watching these videos, you are the diesel whisperer.
Agree.
It's nostalgic for me. I grew up with these buses on the road. I LOVE seeing them restored.
A knowledgable mechanic always makes it look so simple.
I thought i made it look dirty
The knowledge and work you do is so fascinating! You have learned you profession well!
"It's either going to work or it's not" truer words have never been spoken.
Hehe I’m dumb
I've never worked on a bus in my life and I love this channel.
Longer format is great.
Break-in routine, drive it under a max load. That will get it use to how I was taught to drive a Detroit Diesel. Slam your hand in the door and drive it like your mad at it. Hammer down!!
old flatbeder I was told by other hands to drive with Detroit diesel you need to slam the door on your fingers to get in the right frame of mind
Copy that. @@mikemcgrew65
That ol bus is healthy sounding now and pulls the on ramps like butter! Keep up the good work.
Great video I love the idle adjustment what a beautiful system.
The more I see of these Detroit diesels the more I like them.
come on , it was more fun to let them think you put real peanut butter on the bolts , and you should have said well I just put some jelly on those gaskets , we are making a detroit sandwich LOL
It scares me to think about having to explain that it's *not* peanut butter and that it's actually Detroit international compound #2. I'm just wondering if that was a proactive explanation or if someone literally thought you using peanut butter. 🙄🤔
Damn it, gotta year my Engine apart......Iam a choosey mechanic and I chose JIF😂🤪
Awesome to see if up and running again. :) Also, great info on the idle and buffer screws. Much appreciated!
Thanks to you Stu I found Scott's channel and now I want an old GM buss. Great stuff
27 years later I learn idle screw and buffer from you ....I dint have a complete book this is before Google search was around .....I messed with a 4/71
The pressure generated by putting the engine under load forces the rings to expand against the cylinder walls. On old style engines like this that is what hones the rings against the bore for a good seal. Otherwise you will glaze the cylinder walls with oil and it will never seal. I rebuild old Brit bike engines same proccedure.. Almost a dry assembly, just a spot of oil on each piston skirt. Start up run for 5 to 10 minutes, set timing and carbs. Let cool retorque head bolts and adjust valves. Fire it up and ride it running up and down the gears gradually adding rpm. Triumph used to take bikes off the assembly line and routinely run them up to 100 mph. The trick is adding load gradually.
She runs GREAT! Just a tiny bit of smoke when she first kicks over but clean after that. She's set up right! Ready for another 100k miles of Detroit rescues!
This reminds me of working on a Cadillac [1970ish] ambulance with a non working emergency flasher over the rear door. Every time I lost sight of the wire it changed color. Same ambulance drilling a hole in the floor to mount a bracket my boss struck water! The water hoses for the rear heater ran down the driver's side and then crossed over to the passenger side for the heater.
I love old Detroits and old busses and trucks,your videos are cool for sure
You are doing something you love for a living. Priceless. Most are not so fortunate. Thoughts and prayers for safe travels and continued success.
The message in Scott's path is that we all need to consciously choose our life path, as much as we're naturally capable. Conscious living. Conscious choices. Happiness is a choice.
@@larrym6019 Sometimes responsibilities and reality intrude. Choosing happiness is not always an option.
You're a great mechanic sir. I really enjoy watching your videos, in the words of Tony "they're great! That bus looks like a blast to drive. I was suppose to go to bus training years ago but it fell through. I still think about learning/training just for the heck of it. Watching your videos make me want to own a bus of my own.
Love your videos. Never worked on abus but have spent plenty of time on my back under a car in the rain.not real comfortable, but the work got done and I loved it!,
Woo Hoo! hit the like button and comment before viewing! Been waiting for this update!
Dr. Scott is checking out his patient, be it a bus, but oh well, 👍👌❤🇨🇦, but how many doctors going for a drive with (in) their patients, I am always happy to go for the ride
Wow your channel is awesome!! I am an automotive technician with 18+ years experience and I was very hesitant about getting into the diesel side of things but, after watching you work and explain things as you go, I am confident in getting a bus myself!! Keep up the great work sir 👏
Amazing it keeps up with modern traffic and geared to do so. There were no freeways when the bus was new except the PA turnpike.
YAY! It lives for another 100 thou!
Pretty clean for a 2 stroke too
love seeing videos about keeping these historic buses going
Those break-in instructions are spot-on. I run every engine I rebuild the same. Many refer to MotoTuneUSA break-in procedures, which document all with pictures of pistons and cylinders. High load when new seats rings preventing blowby. Dieselblend with LPG is also a great way to extend the service life of the engine. Thanks for another great video.
Love those old buses!.Glad you are having them!
Clean running now, didn't see a puff of smoke at the service area.
I saw A bit of black smoke. Which is good.
I've enjoyed this lil series (in frame rebuild)... Thanks for going step-by-step in your process.... Very easy to follow and understand. Nice Bus!!
It must feel so gratifying to you to take the bus out on the highway running so good after rebuilding the engine. I would be amazed if it even started if I took it apart. I love hearing the close up sound of the idling engine. Congrats on the rebuild!
Excellent work, love your generous sharing of knowledge! Great that it’s a family event. What a beautiful bus, glad to see it on the road:)
I've had great luck with Kurd Kutter from Wal Mart for cleaning engines, driveways etc. It's citric based and not lye, so, no lye burning of the paint etc, no white after residue. You can get 5 gallons pails deliver to your door for about $50 or less. Well worth the money in my opinion. Good luck with your new engine, it sounds great.
Nice job. Glad you got it working again. Love the sound of your engine.
Awesome to watch, and Y'all are so good at sharing tips and specs. I must say one of the better parts I like is the use of sprinkler pipe/elbows in the area of the governor. One of my Grandsons helped me rebuild one of my trucks, and when we didn't have enough parts out came the black pipe to complete the job. He has accused me of Extraterrestrial engineering. I tell Him 23 years Army and many other years wrenching U make it work without endangering others God Bless Y'all Keep Up The Good Work
Makes me want to buy something with a Detroit in it so I can rebuild it!
yes
Very nice video. Dang I love you got that bus back on the Road. Good job guys.
Really got interested in the rebuild, thanks nice to see pros do the right thing to old busses.
You make it look like you can do that in-frame in your sleep. Really good watch!
Really like the sound of the engine. Speaks softly and carries a big torque.
fantastic channel been hooked since I found ya. grew up in fishing industry in Kodiak Alaska many boats I was on/run had DD power 4-5 3's 6-71's 12-71's even a12-149 series . in mid 70's on Trans Alaska pipeline I was a service oiler Terix scrapers running dual 6-71s onepushin one pulling the Equilds {Ukes} R-35 if I remember right hauled a lot of rock and gravel plus all the cats. Screemin jimmys seem to have less problems
Wish you would do a vid on shiftin and runnuin up the govenor. bet there's a few viewers that dont understand the terminology or concept. Thanks for allowing me to reminisce.
That motor sounds factory fresh & at least the rain'll wash the bus for free , great to see you back on the road for more cool greasy adventures!
Great video I hav'nt worked on one of those for lots of yearsI I started working on trucks in 1970 at peterbuilt and retired at Kenworth in 2009 and the old school engines were the most fun to work on, back then we did our own heads and blowers and turbos. Great job on the inframe.
sure brings back memories. I worked on a bunch of Eagle busses with 8v-71's. I was a Detroit Diesel Technician from 74-92
it's strangely satisfying to watch you do what I still know by heart.
Lots of interesting things can happen with the old Detroit's when you aren't looking, like massive leaks from oil passages not plugged or runaways from stuck racks. We had a 6-71 in an old semi-tractor for a diesel program I was in almost 40 years ago. One class pulled the injectors, ran them on a test stand and put them back while my partner and I worked on the front end changing kingpins. Problem on the test drive--the guys who put the injectors back didn't tighten the lines before putting the valve cover back on so the crankcase got filled with diesel to the point of running out the crank seals. Oil pressure a little low with nice froth! Checklists are your friend!
I love this bus. I can't wait to see it cleaned. It's running really well, and I didn't see any smoke at all coming out of it. Seems quieter than I remember, too.
I am learning a lot during this video. I was very interested in how to set the idle screws so the engine doesn't hunt at idle. I hear so many old Detroits doing that and have always wondered how to adjust so the hunting goes away.
No smoke at all. That is awesome.
I love the sound of those old Detroit's. Who doesn't? It was another time, another era. Your neighbors have gotta love you! I wish that I could get you to come rebuild an old bus in front of my house. I have a few neighbors I'd like to antagonize myself. Unfortunately, in this neighborhood we would both go to jail.
can't stop watching your videos!
Smoothest sounding Greyhound sewing machine I have ever heard well worth the wait.
That Detroit sure is sounding sweet!
Excellent video, thanks. No blue smoke and no white smoke, just black smoke 👍. Great job. Anxious to see it when you get the turbo on it. Take care.
I had a GM 1954 parlor 04 coach, the best buses ever
Happy that your coach is back together and running strong!
Every engine ive built you need to load the engine to "set" the rings on a fresh honed cylinder. If not you end up never loosing smokeyness and longevity. On lighter duty 4strokes you dont actually want wot right away but good load specially high comp gas port stuff.
Several people asked about the break in procedure
@@BusGreaseMonkey makes sense in a diesel to load it hard. I mean much more temp and pressure is required to run clean.
LOL.. did laugh when you said your a hybrid too.. My old diesel Discovery loved running on new veggie oil, if it got a bit cold I added a splash on unleaded to thin it & stop it clogging filters, but in the cold of winter, without fuel warmers just 50/50 plus a splash of unleaded made it run very well.. sold it with 240.000 MILES on the clock, still running very well, starting at the touch of the starter key.. always.. the French Fries smell for others was a freebie - lol.. Keep that old rejuvenated 6.71 running Scott & son..Good Job, as they say.. regards, (ian) UK
Like a piano tuner. Making a beautiful symphony.
I have a thing for hating crimp connects, at work we worked on a 70 challenger and the dash wiring (there is not a lot of wiring in those cars) had been worked on by a guy who wired it used pretty much every size and color of wire but used 60 crimp connects! He averaged one every 3-4 inches of wire!
Man you got that Beast running so clean & even, just a slight exhaust manifold leak by the sound of it. You make it look easy with the magic of editing. It cruises good too. Keep up the good work.
Nice work you guys! That 6-71 sounds like brand new.😁 I can't tell you how many times I've fallen asleep in one of those laying across the back seat over top one of those sidewinder Detroits.😉 A good application of the steam cleaner and tighten everything down, and she should be good for another couple hundred thousand smiles.😁👍👍
Runs smooth. Great job.
Nice to know you work on your own, Grandpa owned home oil business, if I didn't service his home burner it didn't get done. Kept Grandma happy !
Glad it turned out good. Really impressed with not much smoke on revving
How much oil does this engine take? And how many oil filter(s) does it take? I've really enjoyed watching and I've learned a great deal about these older buses. Thanks for sharing your talents with us and for raising such a fine son! Cheers from the Eastside of Indy.
About 7 gal oil and one oil filter. 2 fuel filters, 3 air filters
That bus will go on forever. It will even withstand a future MadMax era. :-)
She sounds great with the new liners and pistons !
Thanks heaps bus grease monkey great channel since viewing here ive learnt so much more about GMs 2 stroke diesels not scared of them anymore great work love you're bus
the gasket sealer is made by Perfect Seal is used by all engine manufactures even Porsche mercury out/ inbords.
We had a Detroit Tech cause us to glaze the liners due to not letting us to put our new Rebuild under full load. He wanted to idle it for almost an hour first. That engine used a Gallon of Lube Oil every 24 hours for the next 20,000 hours! This was on a Water Cooled Marine Gen Set on a Sea Going Tug Boat. It was a Inline 6-71 with a 99 KW Generator on it.
we do the same thing at work let it idle for 10 or so minutes check for leaks abnormal noises and all checks out start loading it up on the dyno, rather it come apart in house than pushing dirt.
With that turn onto I 70 I know exactly where you are at. To bad your not home a little more often, or I would stop into help and learn!
Hey Scott your bus would look so so much better with a little paint and a little polish on all that aluminum.
Sounds like you have a better mike. The sound is way better! We can hear you much better. Thank you! Love the channel.
i Really enjoyed this series. Well done.
Green leakers....I drove commercial coach in early 80s...used to go to a fancy motel just south of Frankenmuth Mi. The owner was an old German guy, when he saw a bus coming into his yard, he'd come running out with a sheet of cardboard to slide under engine.
Speaking of the products of DD, have you ever run across a "Quad"? 4 6-71s coupled to a common gearbox, put out something like 1000 hp, used in landing craft IIRC and later as power for drilling rigs in the oil patch. And, yes, each engine had its' own clutch. Side story. My brother, who drove boats in the gulf in the oil patch, tells a story ab out when he was bringing the boat [think maritime version of a flat bed] with twin 12-v-149s back from mexico, running on PeMex's very high sulfur fuel. Was stuck for 4 days in the middle of the Gulf, pulling injectors and freeing them up by hitting them with a hammer. Finally got in running on four on one side, and six on the other. THE COLONEL
The old original Scenicruiser had dual 4-71 engines coupled with torque converters. They would start one engine and imeadiatly rev it to start the second engine.
@@richardvandyke9578 that is wild! Two 4-71s instead of an 8-v?? must have been an "Interesting engine compartment! Straight in or sidewinder?? THE COLONEL
www.usautoindustryworldwartwo.com/General%20Motors/detroit-diesel.htm
That engine sounds great.
Good to see the ol girl back on the road. Next time you're a little further on 70 thru St.Louis make a pit stop and I'll buy you all a cold one! 🍻🍻🍻
Man I have enjoyed every video of yours!! You are the detroit diesel master!
I enjoyed following the rebuild. Thank you for sharing!
That's good Sunday evening viewing. Thanks!
Love the sound and rev the 671n puts out,Love the vlogs
If you can't find 'em, grind 'em! They say that "loud gear-clashing noises" tended to upset passengers back in the day. Are those air wipers? It would be interesting to hear you talk about the history of your bus and how you came to purchase it. Nobody in our family was ever from Indiana(Illinois actually) but for one year between 1957 and 1958 my parents lived in Plainfield while they were stationed at the Army? depot near there as civil service. They left there and transferred to Huntsville which they were so unimpressed with they nearly turned around and went back to Indiana. They said that winter was the coldest they had ever seen.
Should you need a quick de-greaser, try the oxygen orange from the Dollar Tree.. Bought my last Mercedes (1958 180D, M&M blue) from a fellow in Mexico, IN. Great 43 hp 1.8l, 0-60 in 33 sec.! Engine also used in trailer "refer" units. Reminds me of my duty on D/E Submarines. Thanks. Narragansett Bay
Good job guys, congratulations...
Well done looks sweet running 🤗
Awesome ticking like a clock great work thanks for sharing thumbs yup 👍🍀🚍🚌 😏
I'm a hybrid too! Diesel, propane, bio, peanut butter...
Wow this thing flies on the hiway. Well done
enjoyed watching this on what i call a legend of a motor
Seems to be running like a dream! Great work.
Sounds about right. Run it in for 10 minutes. Check for leaks. Then hammer it.
I remember leaving from Detroit and traveling to Northern Michigan for band camp when I was in junior high the bus driver had that thing hammered the whole way
For an alternative fuel story, look up Jay Leno's Garage/Chrysler Turbo Car......you can burn anything flammable in that engine! Glad to see you took different transportation to Ohio and Lenny didn't have a breakdown on the road! Had me concerned for a day!
Great video and glad you got your mobile man cave back on the run with a strong 💪🏼 engine to get you around.
Just started watching your videos and I gotta tell you these are really cool! Being a mechanic myself I can relate I so many ways. Awesome work for sure.
10 minutes for the rings and 50 miles for the pistons and liners? Great video as always.