I used to be a Detroit Mechanic, and Komatsu, Duetz and Cummins. But a 6-71 was always my favorite to work on and tune up. You had to use feel to get it right. No computers or micro processors. There's nothing like getting the valves and bridges set. Then the gov gap set and all the injectors set to the governor. What a sweet sound a well tuned 6-71 makes. The last Detroit I worked on was a 12-V-149 in 100 ton Euclid rear dump trucks down in Georgetown, Texas. I sure loved the 6-71's, a fun engine to build.
I started off in a ‘73 Freightliner like that one but with a full size sleeper and a 350 Cummins. I’d load a 40’ bulk trailer under onion harvesters then load it in reverse going back. My arms were huge after the first season. :-)
I have almost the same truck. Mine is a 1970 but someone replaced the 2 stroke and put in a newer Cummins. I’m in the process of lifting the cab and doing a will it start video soon. It’s been sitting for 20 years according to what I gathered. Last titled in 1980. I did two videos of it if anyone is interested. They are on my channel. I’m not sure what I will do with it yet. Scrap it, part it out, restore it? I change my mind every day 😆
I used to take a truck like this and make a good living with it. Today no one would drive anything without power everything and an apu... What a difference 30 or 40 years makes!
witteman adrian I don't think it's that, you drove during a different period where trucks were just meant to be strong and last. Comfort was the last thing on anyone's mind, let alone making them easier to drive. I've owned 80s Kenworths, 90s Volvo, International and Freightliner and drive a 2014 KW now ( someone else owns this one ). The thing is, those old trucks can be fixed on the side of the road by the end user, keep running for a while even if the engine is hurt and generally not leave you stranded. They could be rebuilt several times over. Sure they smelled and smoked, were loud and rattly but they got up and went at it every day no matter what. Give me an old truck any day.
8 v not really in the same ball park as a 6-71 though. Am I right? I ran a 6-71 for 3 painful long years all the time dreaming 4 strokes and turbo chargers.
If I remember, a 6-71 was the Blower, and she sound like a 238 V6 Detroit .. Great motors, we used too call them scream'n demons back in the 70's and 80's
Yeah I still run a 66 KW conventional, no creature comforts and manual steering, I don’t think the turban cowboys running the road today could handle driving an oldie.
I can't remember when the last time I heard one of these old jimmy's screaming on the road-what a fantastic sound. New trucks are too quiet-and with all the pollution shit-more headache to work on
Never drove a truck with a Detroit 2 stroker, whenever I see one or watch a video I somehow feel cheated for not ever driving a truck with a Detroit. I owned 2 farm tractors that came with Detroit, Oliver 995 3-71. Oliver 1950 4-53.
Neither, it's a 6-71. The L and the N were a "pancake" design, same engine designed to run on their side under a floor such as on a Captain's gig or some bus designs.
Reminds me of my 1981 9mod M.C.I. with the air buzzer that thng would scream n raise hell for a min part of y I love it that n the smell of a fresh started diesel engine... Is that a 8v92 Detroit. Sounds kinda like my old 9
Can't B you knowing that the 2 cycle Detroit's have a high crankcase pressure then you'd know why they sling oil. one of the toughest INDUSTRIAL engines ever produced. fyi... the 6-71 is the longest running diesel in history
That is the most terrifying low air buzzer I have ever heard out of the truck it sounds like a hornet got caught in the dashboard
now there is a good old shaker with a screaming demon and an old school 70's low air buzzer!
those all.sound the same! lol
THE TOWER OF POWER
I used to be a Detroit Mechanic, and Komatsu, Duetz and Cummins. But a 6-71 was always my favorite to work on and tune up. You had to use feel to get it right. No computers or micro processors. There's nothing like getting the valves and bridges set. Then the gov gap set and all the injectors set to the governor. What a sweet sound a well tuned 6-71 makes.
The last Detroit I worked on was a 12-V-149 in 100 ton Euclid rear dump trucks down in Georgetown, Texas.
I sure loved the 6-71's, a fun engine to build.
Don't you mean all the injectors set to the rack
I started off in a ‘73 Freightliner like that one but with a full size sleeper and a 350 Cummins. I’d load a 40’ bulk trailer under onion harvesters then load it in reverse going back. My arms were huge after the first season. :-)
I have almost the same truck.
Mine is a 1970 but someone replaced the 2 stroke and put in a newer Cummins.
I’m in the process of lifting the cab and doing a will it start video soon.
It’s been sitting for 20 years according to what I gathered.
Last titled in 1980.
I did two videos of it if anyone is interested. They are on my channel.
I’m not sure what I will do with it yet.
Scrap it, part it out, restore it?
I change my mind every day 😆
I used to take a truck like this and make a good living with it. Today no one would drive anything without power everything and an apu... What a difference 30 or 40 years makes!
witteman adrian I don't think it's that, you drove during a different period where trucks were just meant to be strong and last. Comfort was the last thing on anyone's mind, let alone making them easier to drive. I've owned 80s Kenworths, 90s Volvo, International and Freightliner and drive a 2014 KW now ( someone else owns this one ). The thing is, those old trucks can be fixed on the side of the road by the end user, keep running for a while even if the engine is hurt and generally not leave you stranded. They could be rebuilt several times over. Sure they smelled and smoked, were loud and rattly but they got up and went at it every day no matter what. Give me an old truck any day.
I’m about to start making part of my living with a 68 international with a 453 gm in it, might be crazy but always preferred the old truck
When you made a good living with your 238 . That wasnt crossing the Rockies with 80000lbs at 2.50 a gallon for fuel
@@andrewnorris1514 I did wolf creek pass with my 8v71 318
8 v not really in the same ball park as a 6-71 though. Am I right? I ran a 6-71 for 3 painful long years all the time dreaming 4 strokes and turbo chargers.
Could they make the warning buzzer any worse
If I remember, a 6-71 was the Blower, and she sound like a 238 V6 Detroit .. Great motors, we used too call them scream'n demons back in the 70's and 80's
Stephen D James Straight 6 6-71N ( 238 hp )
Nice old Freightshaker, seen it @ Macungie on your trailer. Love those old school survivors!
@chec2002 its a six cylinder and the horsepower is 238hp
lol.... that air buzzer is killing it for me.
Love the vid, thanks for the trip down memory lane!
Yeah I still run a 66 KW conventional, no creature comforts and manual steering, I don’t think the turban cowboys running the road today could handle driving an oldie.
Amazing to here these beautiful machines come to life and now most of them past away or just plainly just rusting away.
I can't remember when the last time I heard one of these old jimmy's screaming on the road-what a fantastic sound. New trucks are too quiet-and with all the pollution shit-more headache to work on
What A Sound! That Detroit Diesel!
maximum overdrive
6-71 Detroit converting RPMS into SOUND since 1939
Beautiful truck mate :)
Never drove a truck with a Detroit 2 stroker, whenever I see one or watch a video I somehow feel cheated for not ever driving a truck with a Detroit. I owned 2 farm tractors that came with Detroit, Oliver 995 3-71. Oliver 1950 4-53.
What a great sound!!!!!!!
@bj99ful no dont get batterys in it . same day
What is that whining sound that I keep hearing when you’re revving that truck?
Blower
All these great old truck videos almost always have at least one dislike. Why?!?
low air buzzers are super
It's got 5 gears with the ratios 45:1, 44:1, 43:1, 42:1, 41:1
Looks fun to drive!
Crazy
just think of how many lot lizards that bunk has seen...
What is a lot lizard O_o -- going to take a dirty guess and say a prostitute.
I noticed the 74 Chevy Titan sitting beside the Freightliner; is that truck running yet?
No point in having a radio unless you had headphones
What a beast.
dude is there a barber shop in the cab???
I have a 1999 Classic XL and the buzzer sounds WAY better
Neither, it's a 6-71. The L and the N were a "pancake" design, same engine designed to run on their side under a floor such as on a Captain's gig or some bus designs.
Reminds me of my 1981 9mod M.C.I. with the air buzzer that thng would scream n raise hell for a min part of y I love it that n the smell of a fresh started diesel engine... Is that a 8v92 Detroit. Sounds kinda like my old 9
Andy Norvell naw, it's a 6-71N ( 238 hp )
No wonder why these engines puke oil all over, thick cold oil and reving the bag off of it. Gaskets weren't made to hold back that kind of pressure
Can't B you knowing that the 2 cycle Detroit's have a high crankcase pressure then you'd know why they sling oil. one of the toughest INDUSTRIAL engines ever produced. fyi... the 6-71 is the longest running diesel in history
wish it was in n.c. I'd love to have it
238 hp is not a hot rod
Why would you drive like that??
It's the only way to drive a Detroit.
I don't think so
That poor truck
why 4 you want 2 trash a good truck 4 act like ur 14yrs of age