Classic Detroit Diesel WILL IT RUN and Drive 400 miles home after 30 years?!
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- Опубликовано: 25 май 2024
- Join us on an epic adventure as we set out to revive a legendary 1970 GMC Astro powered by the iconic inline 6 Detroit Diesel (6-71), also known as the "Screaming Jimmy". This classic Semi has been sitting idle for over 30 years, but we're determined to get it running and drive it 500 miles back home. Will we succeed in this monumental challenge? Watch to find out!
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I can't quite figure out if yall are brave or crazy or a little of both.
I want to see this one drive home. Keep up the good work. Don’t quit! You did good!
Thanks! Will do!
I grew up working on these old Detroit 2 strokes. The 8v 71 and 92 series. We had an old terex loader with the 12v-92. Always a fun time when they sit for a while and the rack sticks wide open and they run away. Then you go to reach for the latch that drops the air kill flap and it’s frozen. Keeps you on your toes 😂. Also if the governor isn’t working right it will not let the compressor pump. I’ve gotten those bad outta box more times than I can count. They are adjustable as well. And there is a small fuel pump on the back of motor that’s held on by 3 bolts those get weak and won’t keep the fuel rail pressurized enough for injectors and will cause issues.
Sweet! Thanks for the info! We will probably order that pump and some lines for sure!
That fellow helping you out was a great thing,
knowledge is invaluable.
We need Pt2, The drive home!
Working on it!
The fact that took on this project and got figured out should increase your subs. The way you young guys acted and just wouldn’t quit no matter what! Says a lot!!
My grandfather installed the motors in these at the Pontiac plant in the 60’s and 70’s. Such a sweet truck. My dad remembers sitting in them at the family factory tours.
Very cool!
great job gentlemen, hope to see a part 2 and watch the ol' girl roll coal down the road
We can’t wait for this part!
Did not expect a RIG LIKE THIS ON YOUR CHANNEL, WOW.
You guys did very well for not knowing much on this RIG.
Now shit is going sideways because it sat so long, not this channels fault, I believe you'll be able too drive it home next trip.
GOOD LUCK, GREAT UNEXPECTED VID. FOR SURE.
Thank you! It’s definitely a challenge haha!
I call it a win ! Hell yes !!
🙌🏼🙌🏼
I bought my first heavy truck a couple years ago, I'd never worked on them before but had years of experience building cars. Many totally alien systems to me. A lot of things that have potential to be quite dangerous. (The springs in the brake pots will take your head off,) once you get your head around the thing it's not rocket science. Best of luck with it..... cheers from NZ....
I totally think this was a win! It went from stuck with no air in the brakes and non-running to driving a bit down the road WITH FUNCTIONING BRAKES! That's a win in my book! Would love to see you go back, finish it and drive it home!!! Good luck next time and great job!!!
I drive for a living. I call this a major win. Good for you guys, but that short little thing will beat you to death bobtailing 500 miles
I've no answer at this moment, but does the seat in that cab have 'air ride' suspension, anyone, Shawn what say you?
@@claztube More than likely not, at least for 1970...
We might take a couple turns hahaha
That’s Truck is from the area when a truck Driver was a skilled driver and a mechanic was knowledgeable‼️Cool video keep us informed be safe lots of luck ✝️🇺🇸
What a cool old rig! Glad you guys are bringing her back around, look forward to seeing you drive it home.
Us too! Hopefully we can here soon
I really thought you were gonna have to abandon that thing! 🤣 Pretty damn excited to see you drive that thing home!
We almost sold it a couple times if we’re being honest
Great video, can’t wait till the next episode thanks.
👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
You'll need a lowboy trailer if you can't get throttle . I love the old cabovers and I think ya done good , I look forward to seeing you guys finish this
Thanks!
Just be glad you didn't buy a cracker box gmc
Gotta love that wrap around dash
I've worked on a lot of Detroit Diesels and big trucks and equipment , y'all are so close to driving the Jimmy home . Lots of lessons learned and don't give up . Damn I just wish it was my truck and I was about ready to drive it home here in Arkansas . I don't have a CDL anymore but I'd take a chance and get " ON THE ROAD AGAIN " . Rock on boy's .
Enjoyed the video. You guys are the best!!
Thanks so much!
Love the cab over look. Save them all!
True that yo
Keep at it fellas. The drive home will be a whole nother kind of adventure. 👍🏻🤙🏻🖖
This channel is so awesome. I want you guys to know, i genuinely get excited when yall post a video. The beauty is, you guys are so relatable. Its inspiring 🤝
Nice job
Thank you! Cheers!
You guys did awesome man A for effort
Thanks!
A semi truck and trailer combined is 26,000 lbs and you need at least 60psi in the air tank for brakes to work or they will lock up automatically
I love this episode! Do more old trucks
It’s a win I know you can get it. 👍🏻
Thanks!
The valve on the compressor is the governor that regulates the air pressure . The old 6-71 sounds awesome , it even has Jakes on it . Y'all will have a great time with the Jakes . The Jakes help in braking , it's like the shut off the injectors .
All win. Great vid!!
Yes! Thank you!
Amazing episode, love that you're not following the trends with your content. Best wishes, from Northern Europe !
Good Job boys
Thank you!
That is such a cool looking truck and I'm seriously impressed with you guys working through the problems on something you have no experience with.
Really good job guys, way to stick with that beast.
🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛cool vid good luck 👍
Thanks 👍
Hope you guys don't give up on us that look forward to these.
Awesome! Would love to see you get that home!
Us too!
Enjoyed the video. You guys are the best!!
greetsz from holland...max
Glad you enjoyed it all the way in holland!
That took some work 👍👍
Oh my ,
gone forever hahahahhaha the wrenches 😂😅 oh man poor guys this was awesome,
Too many gone forevers haha
@@DailyDrivenDeathTraps na perfect I was dieing laughing 😃 this was a good one
Same here, it never fails anytime I wrench on something there is always a socket, or something that disappears into the abyss.
You just made my day bro🔥
Glad to hear it 🙏🙏
That was great content guys 👍👏, thanks for sharing.
great video guys looking forward to the follow up! awesome
Nice work fella's.
That old K5 army blazer in the back ground though 👌
Great Channel! Love what you guys do
Outstanding job gentleman. It’s so nice to see young fellas working on these things especially things that are not in your wheelhouse. That was a big win for y’all… That’s gonna be a nice little horse whenever you do finally get it running properly. Again, good job, fellas. A lot of people would’ve given up on it. Y’all should be proud of yourselves
Well done boys!
Thanks!!
What a challenging rescue! Way to to go guys taking on something completely out of your wheelhouse!
what a great video enjoyed it
Yall did it. Got itbought got it running got air fixed. All need do is finish all the small stuff. Great job
Great video like always boys looking forward to the next one
More to come!
Lol 😂 it was so hard to watch people struggle with simple battery wiring lol grats on getting that big thing started though! Got you a new subscriber
Wayne on the ole 2 striker you tube is an expert on old dEEtroits Dane Scott’s truckers lounge has done a lot of interviews with men that have restored Astros. And the selinoid looking things on top of your rocker assembly that’s your Jake Brake what a cool old truck
Also, I am SO happy that y'all were able to get that old girl to start and idle without running away. That engine is stupid clean inside though...
Cool.truck
The "Uno" edit was gold, nice touch. Had me laugh out loud.
Glad you liked it!
Cabovers are fun to drive the first time, turning a corner while being so far forward feels wacky. Cool truck.
I’ve always liked these cabovers. It’s too bad the style faded out, and is extremely rare seeing these old girls rolling down the interstate.
I don’t know if you’ve seen Bruce Wilson’s channel, or not. Anyway he actually came across and picked up a Scania here in the states.
Great video!!! Keep this energy with all your projects and adventures. An as a few commented, give Wayne a holler at Ol 2stroker he's the Detroit master.
Awesome, will do!!
Loved watching this!
Yet another grate video . Keep up the good work .
It was a Win
You now know what you need to hopefully finish.
With a Diesel you leave it running, unless you need to turn it off.
Also two of those batteries were 8 Volt, lol
6 and 8 Volt Batteries are better then 12 Volt.
Great job figuring out the battery situation. I can’t wait for the next video. 👍
I was yelling at the TV a few times, but for knowing nothing you did fairly well. Also, make sure the air flap isn’t stuck before the blower, usually they smoke like a freight train but won’t rev AT ALL.
Good stuff
Glad you enjoyed
For those who don't know (I'm no expert on these) but when I learned what 6-71, 8-71 etc means I thought it was pretty cool!
Each cylinder is 71 cubic inches and there are 6 of them, or 8, or 12 etc.
I THINK all of them are supercharger (6-71, 8-71 blower origin) AND turbo charged.
Nice job Nice tractors cool show 👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍
looks like you boys do a good job keeping Bomgaars in business
Neat!!!!!
A 12 valve Cummins has a mechanical fuel shut off also, it just has a shut-off solenoid to operate it.
You can remove the shut-off solenoid and operate it manually.
Cool old COE GMC!!!
Please have part 2 next week!
Haha, not possible at all. Takes 6hrs to get there and we both have businesses to run sadly!
@@DailyDrivenDeathTraps Month later, are we almost there yet??? lol
you guys did good god bless you alol
6-71 is a 238 Detroit I think. 238 horsepower, 426 cubic inches.
Oh and a 12V Cummins doesn’t require power to turn on fuel. It uses an electro magnet switch to do it, but it's just hooked to a mechanical lever on the pump. Easy to bypass.
I am a truck driver of the past 14 years, and I am also an ASE certified Level III mechanic, but I don't know a damn thing about old school Detroits, or any diesels for that matter. My focus has always been on imports and domestic cars...so I don't know a damn thing about these old Detroits, other than the fact that I LOVE how the old 2 stroke supercharged and turbocharged V8s sound.
Me, I had a Freightliner with a 12.7l Detroit diesel. I had to change the starter in a NAPA parking lot in Farmer's Branch, TX when it was about 104 degrees outside. The starter looked very similar to the one your crew has there. Is not a light piece and is very fun to change on your own 😂😂😂😂
If you think the GMC Astro 95 is rare , you should look for it's twin . The Chevrolet Titan 90 !
Good video.
Speedy is correct. Wanyno is the man!
What's up boys hoping for another video soon
That’s one short cab over going to be a bouncy ride
Sometimes on them old deisels when the voltage gets too low the solenoide will run continously until you unhook the battery. Charge the batteries then they're usually ok.
Keep it
when lining up batterys think of pencil batterys
I've ran a small gen to a pancake compressor into the air system to limp home one time. DOT would frown on that but figured it was safer than being stuck on the side of the highway
Great video. If I see another will it start with a common everyday car I think I’m gonna puke. You guys are a breath of fresh air.
Those solenoids on top of the injectors are for the Jake brake.
Ahhh okay
The 671 or 238 detroit ib one of the best diesel engines around I had the same drive train in 72 dodge cl900,I drove that truck for 7 years now it will use oil and leak oil but they will last forever
That's a transfer/parallel switch by the batteries, it should wire 12 volt to that switch/solenoid & it sendsc24v to the starter only tge rest of the truck is 12v. You can update the starter to a 12v & bypass the transfer switch if you don't want the headache of a transfer switch & 24v starter.
Sure some others have already stated this or you have figured this out the hard way- the first thing you need to do or know about the Detroit 2 strokes is to free up the injectors before attempting to start one that’s been sitting a long time- as they will stick open and send it into high rpm’s as soon as it starts.
Pretty sure that’s what we did first when opening the valve cover and moving the rack! 👍🏼👍🏼
Haven’t had a chance to watch it yet..
@@user-pq6gt5mr1p ahhh yeah, im pretty sure we looked! 😀
Good job!!! I knew you could do it. 👍
I'd l9ve to see that restore to new, I'd buy it
You´re gotta talk to Ol2Stroker, check his shit out, he knows these suckers in and out- get in touch with him, Detroit trucks are his thing.
He even has a rig to transport this with, that would be the best advise for Y´all. Greets!
anyone seen the movie "Duel" from 1971? This truck is giving the same vibes
These people need on of those push button starters that hooks to the starter and bypasses all the key switch stuff on the dash. This engine if started does not need anything electrical running. To drive home though it needs the alternator to be alternating.
The GMC ASTRO AND THE GM TITAN WAS only built for a short time I'm thinking 3 or 4 years,they are great trucks to be an ole school truck,you'll burn up in the summer and freeze in the winter because of the windshield,I drove a titan for a year or so
You can check the blow by of the motor just pull the dip stick if it’s puffing out with pressure no good. If it has some haze that’s normal.
I’m surprised you got a starter for that for 400$ not a lot of them floating around anymore
Guess we got lucky but now we need another solenoid haha
My guess is the new starter you got was 12 volt and putting the 24 volts to it fried the solenoid. Most trucks that had the start on 24 run on 12 was bypassed long ago. In the end i think it was just running out of fuel
Sounds like the rack and governor needs adjusted it shouldn’t roll the rpm’s like that at idle. I would run it a bit and if it doesn’t come out of it you will need to run the rack and set the governor gap and adjust idle and buffer screw.
It's alive it's alive 😅
If a detroit turns, it'll start.
You guys must have been in Washington Missouri.