1981 Kenworth W900A with 8v92 Detroit Diesel

[@slr379x9]

that's probably the smoothest I've seen an old 2 stroke driven. Nice driving

[@andrewnorris1514]

I would say he has a history with the KW

[@mayhemmike1789]

these old DD 8V's just have a sound completely unlike anything else at all! best sounding diesels EVER!

[@jlo13800]

Its got a sportscar sound to them.

[@SheppardDriver85]

mayhem Mike I couldn’t agree with you more! I’m a huge CAT fan but this Detroit is my all time favorite! That sound is just music to my ears! The new diesels are just to darn quiet now a days.

[@deborahchesser7375]

Mayhem Mike diesel Ferrari

[@0_l621]

SheppardDriver85 bro go to “freightliner classic xl cold start up” in search, the click the red 550hp freightliner classic and you’ll see they ain’t that quiet.

[@0_l621]

SheppardDriver85 watch the whole thing. It should be by “psychoticgamers13”

[@jerrykarl381]

I bought a w 900 new in 1979, with a 8-92, they called it a 440, owner/operator special, , with the stock everything,, it did not sound like that,, it was a deep rumble, I didn't like it,, after 3 or 400, 000 mi, I got rid of it. But at 200,000 I removed the 9A90 injectors and installed 7-100 injectors, that put the power way up , , it had to have been in the neighborhood of 550 hp. Very few trucks in 1981 could stay with it.

[@robpeters5204]

AHHHH! This is a real driver here. That's how a Detroit is supposed to sound like!!! Not that snap crackling popping exhaust resonating fart can noise. You don't have to drive it like you stole it or your hair is on fire. That's for idiot assholes that have something to prove because they are technically not fit to drive a truck. Yeah! I said it!!! My uncle owned a Detroit in the early 80's Ford LNT 9000 and there wasn't a drop of oil on the engine anywhere. The truck always looked like it came out of the showroom on Monday morning and stayed like that all week long. I remember that sweet sound like it was yesterday. I really loved that rolling idle at 3am during the winter months up here in south western Ontario Canada even though the block heater was plugged in. I thought it was just wanting to stall out. It was like music to my ears.

[@temoswalt2371]

You are so right on. I drove one as well and this fellow is driving it right. Too many think hot rodding it to the governor and shifting with Jake's to be what proves them a driver. Listen to this fellow drive, that is how a good, actually great driver, does his job. Thanks for sharing this video! Loved finally hearing this engine run right, made for a lot of smiles and good memories! And, your comment about oil leakage is what I found as well. The Detroits I ran were always clean with minimal oil usage. They were great engines! As for oil leakers, anyone remember the Cummins engines BEFORE dual press fit liners? Expect major oil seeping/leaks from the head gaskets down. Wow they were bad. Granted, that was finally remedied when the liners were given an upper and lower press fit. But the same people that claim Detroits to be leakers never mention the worse problem Cummins had.

[@reybritanico1566]

love this truck..but my unit is c800 model ..8v92 t with rt12515 eaton...planetary gear axle...pulling adouble belly dump trailer..anyway that was 1980 when we build the famous magat dam in the phillipines...

[@Autocar87]

Love it. More please. Love seeing the old iron out working and stretching their legs. Keep it up!

[@shedlock2000]

What’s your operational range here, sounds lower (and better) than most videos I watch of the 8V92 being driven. Also, what grade are you climbing here? She’s steady up to 30mph with only 30,000lbs on.

[@tomromanski7925]

GVW is like 85k lbs. Steady climbing in like 6th high, which is like 9th gear in a 13 spd. RPMs are around 15-1600. Good steady rpm for an 8v92. Not sure of grade, but I would say an avg hill, not crazy steep.

[@iBackshift]

Great entertainment. I used to drive the same model/year tandem dumptruck with an original 435x892 w/15 spd. Cept' the truck I drove had the white 3 spoke "retro" looking steering wheel. Steel dash, (not wood grain) painted bland grey, air wipers. Basically it was a log hauling tractor that had the bare minimum amenities to do the job. But lets see your shifting prowess going up a hill loaded and have to lose 3~5 gears...foot on the rug. That would be highly entertaining to hear the engine pull down from the hill.

[@tomromanski7925]

I just bought this truck over the winter. 600000 original miles, was a straight job horse hauler that was ordered with every option. the guy i bought it from shortened the frame and made it a tractor.has passenger and driver air power windows and a/c, full gauges, and 8 bag air ride. everything works. it's a lot of fun to drive and you just can't beat the music it makes

[@iBackshift]

Congrats on the buy. A lot of 8v92 fans on utube there bud. Hope to see a vid one day of the tractor alone, doing a walk around, (show us your girl') hood closed then hood open...mebbe engine idling? Yeah "music"...Loaded out of the pit 2nd gear, cross the tracks, down the hill, split the stick, slide er' in 6th, roll onto the highway and black smoke on the rug climbin nipigon river hill at 1750 for 1/2 a mile. Loved hearing the engine blower singing with the turbo vocals in the background sing away. haha

[@trainman071]

i heard that unique pitch in that trans god i so miss driving these trans

[@Dead-do1xf]

You just cant say no to a 8v92 dertoit. The sound is 👌👌👌. Just no words

[@andrewking4885]

Check out the sound of this clip 8V92TA Atkinson 4870 Hummin along"". Sounds unreal in the wet.

[@andrewking4885]

Check out this clip "" 8V92 Atkinson Hummin along"" sounds unreal in the rain.

[@michaelsorrentino9279]

THE SWEETEST SOUND EVER !!!!!

[@FLYBOY409]

I was hoping that you take the freeway and go through all the gears just to hear both the engine and transmission sing to its fullest, but great video anyway.

[@plumbingstuffinoregon2471]

Maximum Overdrive!!! Everyone thinks that it was a 12v71 in the movie, but now I'm positive it's an 8v92!

[@tomromanski7925]

It for sure is an 8v92 In the movie. Such an awesome sound

[@plumbingstuffinoregon2471]

tom romanski Hell yeah! One of my favorites!

[@wildbill6976]

77 white/western star /w 8v71 actually

[@plumbingstuffinoregon2471]

Billy Severt No, I'm sure it's a 92. The 71s didn't have that distinctive low rumble.

[@DanielBoonesloggingvideos]

great video thanks for uploading this. I love KW's have had a few of them and especially the detroit paired up with one.

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

your recent video when you cranked up that Kenworth with the two cycle had that been unplugged when it was sitting out there? the two weeks it was about 30° outside didn't seem like ya shot any ether either

[@tomromanski7925]

The motor has a fresh rebuild and governor is tuned in just right so she fires off pretty well. I do have a block heater and ether start if needed but that start was stone cold no help.

[@calvincrews3885]

sound of the 736 C.I.D. Detroit diesel engine witch means cubic inch displacement know as 12. 1 liter or better known as 8V92 TA engine

[@1racemate]

8 v 92 will work

[@arnenelson4495]

Thanx 4 the music!

[@Nwrig004]

Smooth shifting!

[@rightcoast7049]

8 gears later and approaching 20 mph

[@1racemate]

100 is coming up

[@mgp870]

@rightcoast7049 I had the same problem with my 3406 Caterpillar.

[@Datsun7705]

2 strokes are power

[@idreamofdragonso5677]

Sounds pretty good, 13 speed?

[@tomromanski7925]

yep

[@michaelsorrentino7409]

PURE AMERICAAN MADE MUSIC!!!

[@andygreen6726]

thats a bit limp, detroits are meant to rev

[@clothsloth]

Why vertical? Why? Why Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy???????? Damn....

[@skidmark7119]

sound,s like a greyhound bus!

[@CloroxBleach-iz7zd]

all it needs is straight pipes and you're good

[@tomromanski7925]

Clorox Bleach , it has straight pipes now, sounds perfect.

[@drewmitchell1937]

Need to wind er out more

[@dankono4729]

was this under a load?

[@tomromanski7925]

yes, hauling 7000 gal of water.

[@rudycarlson8245]

@@tomromanski7925 do you still have this truck?

[@tomromanski7925]

@Rudy Carlson yes I do. Right now it's getting painted, but it is used daily in the summer months.

[@blufinnschannelinhonorofbl5450]

Blu Finn invites you check his Facebook and KZbin. Not much, but Finn still hauls donkeys.

[@justinh8059]

Top right gauge just wildin out lulz

[@tomromanski7925]

Fuel pressure gauge. I need to get the restrictor to calm it down hah

[@michaelsorrentino7409]

I WOULD GIVE GOOD MONEY TO FIND A TIGHT 352 PETE W.DETROIT!!!