Assembling the Detroit Diesel

[@MrThebrownie72]

I'm a mechanic by trade and once in a blue moon you come across someone like Adrian and even after 30 years you feel like an apprentice again

[@nightkil13r]

I found one of those(im by no means a master), and have been trying to get to work under him. If only to learn what he knows so it doesnt die out.

[@gregstiles]

What an education provided here, this guy is so generous w his time and knowledge.

[@DangarMarine]

He sure is generous to share all his knowledge and experience with us.

[@bonniej2609]

The Problem.... People today...just want it done for them....*cheap* instead of putting any time, thought, energy, *respect* into learning any of it.😒

[@soggybottom3463]

Fantastic. I find it hard to describe how much I have enjoyed this rebuild series. Just magic 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@DangarMarine]

Wow, thank you! :)

[@shrconstruction]

He should have an apprentice or two....not only does he know his stuff but can teach in a very good manor.....those two skills seldomly are found in the same guy. #respect!

[@stevenholton438]

erm.....manner!

[@shrconstruction]

@@stevenholton438 spell check got me again.....

[@DangarMarine]

I agree with you

[@Dave5843-d9m]

I had an apprenticeship which was about engineering management. The craft guys learned the details skills like these. We learned to manage the whole lot - ordering materials, safety permits, deciding what to do when problems turned up, etc. An amazing way to learn engineering common sense.

[@ryanhenry21]

People like Adrian are National treasures! That is pure knowledge accrued over years and years of fucking up! Then he gives it away for free. Bravo, Adrian, Bravo!

[@mitfreundlichengrussen1234]

what a journey - everybody should have an Adrian - in every country, So nice to share his knowledge while smiling through the day no matter what you throw on him. Very happy Holidays.

[@DangarMarine]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@agatemaster1998]

Bus grease monkey in the USA has the same attitude

[@scowell]

@@agatemaster1998 Stu visited him... that video is where I found Stu!

[@theoldbigmoose]

Guys like Adrian are absolute masters of their trade and gentlemen to boot! What a great guy!

[@mikemullay5622]

@@agatemaster1998 Stu, and Scott, the Bus Grease Monkey have actually met and gotten to know each other.

[@Aldoleapold]

Thank you for allowing me to audit Adrian's Detroit Diesel class. Time well spent. Cheers Mate

[@DangarMarine]

Any time. :)

[@lgallant]

Pretty incredible the number of "little" things that were incorrectly installed by the first garage, that were discovered by Adrian! All these "little issues" sure added up to where you are today with that Detroit. God bless Adrian!

[@JCrook1028]

Yea, first guys had no business working on an engine they knew so little about.

[@StonyRC]

The banishment of the bush-turkey - a great day in Dangar history.

[@DangarMarine]

It is. :)

[@jamescostello6529]

Adrian is what's known as a national treasure. I'm sure you paid him well but I can tell you it's not near enough. The price always goes up when the owner helps.

[@DangarMarine]

Yes, that price structure is standard policy. ;)

[@patverum9051]

Adrian has the absolute confidence that comes with his absolute mastery of his trade.

[@britcom1]

I now have a much better appreciation for the design and engineering of the Detroit Diesel thanks to Adrian. Also, very happy to see that the bush turkey got voted off the island. Yay!

[@DangarMarine]

They are amazing machines.

[@prevost8686]

Hopefully the knowledge of repairing and maintaining old two-stroke Detroits will be passed down to a younger generation. Just about every free country on the planet owes a great debt of gratitude to those engines and the men that operated them.

[@DangarMarine]

There certainly is some amazing history to their engines. Almost every landing craft that brought soldiers to the beach on D-Day had a 71 series Detroit Diesel in it.

[@markcoombes4693]

That blue heeler is a beautiful majestic creature

[@andyberg1926]

I forget stu is a accomplished mechanic himself but he hangs on every word Adrian is saying well done to the both of you i cant get enough of this rebuild

[@DangarMarine]

I'm certainly learning a lot about these Detroits from Adrian that's for sure.

[@stumphole8217]

my dad was a Detroit service tech before he went to caterpillar, I now understand the anger and booze issues!

[@InArcadiaSum]

What Adrian doesn't know about these machines couldn't even be written on the back of a quartered postage stamp. Sheer genius.

[@NickBeek]

Not only did I learn some things about a Detroit Diesel (thanks to your mate), but I also learned that I can turn on my flash light (torch) with Siri! lol Cheers guys!

[@Buses2Bikes]

Right? Of all the stuff I learned watching this...that blew my mind the most. LOL

[@NickBeek]

@@gofigure_1 LOL

[@NickBeek]

@@Buses2Bikes 😁🤣

[@TR4zest]

I can't wait for the "She's alive!" moment next week. Apart from watching a first-class rebuild, the joy in this series has been the happy way Adrian willingly shares information. He is such a positive character with an great deal of knowledge and experience.

[@DangarMarine]

Fingers crossed!

[@2secondslater]

Adrian reminds me so much of some of the guys I used to work with at Detroit Diesel here in Perth, a bit raw and unpolished but meticulous in their knowledge and work process. These guys are few and far between now and I am lucky to have learnt from some of them.

[@DangarMarine]

A diamond in the rough. :)

[@SootHead]

This brings back some 50+ year old memories. This guy is good!

[@rootsblowersanddetroits7419]

Where did u work o ur Detroit’s

[@SootHead]

@@rootsblowersanddetroits7419 United States Army, Vietnam era. They were everpresent in Army watercraft. Haven't touched one since.

[@rootsblowersanddetroits7419]

That awsome shame was wartime. But they sure where present in a lot us military equipment, I have a 8v92 here that ex us military surplus built for a Oshkosh at 500 hp

[@David-hm9ic]

Wow, what a find you have in Adrian. What a shame he didn't build your engine the first time. It's a pleasure to watch anyone that knows their craft as well as Adrian.

[@DangarMarine]

I really wish I had met him earlier!

[@iantyler4045]

So many tricks and traps. That Detroit is going to run like a clock for many years. You will have total confidence in it now.

[@DangarMarine]

I sure do. :)

[@Cess182sn]

This “rebuild” is fantastic, I always felt the motor reliability prior to this was uncertain. Now I feel it will last beyond the life of the boat.

[@DangarMarine]

I too have a lot more confidence in it now. It was always a worry so I'm glad I pulled it out again. Decades of reliable running ahead now. :)

[@bobbuilder5362]

@@DangarMarine Stu a lot of people have wondered whether you will be recovering any costs against the original engine builder ? Be nice to know you didn't get completely screwed.

[@stevenvanes2928]

It's good to see an engine being rebuilt properly. The only sad thing is that this was only done 120 hours ago. Perhaps this engine rebuild series should be shared with the original engine rebuild company as they could learn from this. 😂

[@TheCaptScarlett]

@@DangarMarine plus you've factored in the chance of a sequel - Renko goes turbo

[@joelan93mtfworkshop89]

Adrian is awesome at his work! his great to watch! doubt theres many people left with his Detroit knowledge!

[@DangarMarine]

Couldn't agree more!

[@joelan93mtfworkshop89]

the old girl is gonna run better than ever after this visit n rebuild! awesome 👌 channel and videos! great to relax watch an learn bits from 👍 good work!

[@gak906]

The experience and Knowledge in this man's head. Amazing watching him share it so freely , It's great to see.

[@aussiecue]

My Father was a diesel mechanic for many years on Sydney Busses. I can tell you that this fella Adrian is a wizard.

[@DangarMarine]

He sure is. :)

[@normanboyes4983]

It would be all too easy by being influenced into thinking that because of Adrian’s laid back casual attitude, that it may reflect in the quality of his work. Nothing could be further from the truth he has an exacting eye for detail and an uncompromising attitude to standards.👍

[@zuluwars2996]

Adrian is taking you and all of us on a great learning journey. Love how he imparts taking your time and doing everything fully. Like with the oil pump gears, just patiently got you to fully check the gear lash until it was just perfect. Well done Stu it's been a full blown adventure with the old Detroit and now you really know that motor is right. Can you please encourage Adrian to get some help to create more content of him taking us all through rebuilds etc. His so good at imparting knowledge just a gem.

[@DangarMarine]

I've certainly been appreciating your time.

[@bonniej2609]

I had an older friend pass away recently who had a WEALTH of Knowledge/Experience with Diesels. I followed him like a puppy picking up the bits he was dropping daily.😶

[@allgonquin]

Ya gotta love that sign on the wall "REMEMBER The job is not finished until we clean up and put all tools away" Get right on that, did no one ever!

[@cliffstevenson5773]

Thanks for bringing Adrian to us. What a master mechanic!

[@DangarMarine]

You’re welcome Cliff. :)

[@haydenwyllie4456]

The original bandag bullet had 2 8v92 with twin turbos and nitros. I was lucky enough to see it in action once at Willow bank. Man that thing was a tyre shredder

[@DangarMarine]

Very cool!

[@rootsblowersanddetroits7419]

It was a genuine v16 the blocks are seperate and different from A 8v92 , and only would Ever be able Use one them as v8 block but has o ring grooves thru end faces

[@ericktaylor-webb6711]

Its so nice to hear someone who knows what he is talking about. and to know what knowledge he has its so good to see a perfectionist at work ( Adrian )

[@stevebeavers3754]

Adrian.. What a great personality and teacher.

[@DangarMarine]

For sure.

[@bobbuilder5362]

@36:48 loving the Coopers Green !!!

[@bartcraig1006]

Watch Good to see a craftsman at work nothing beats experience

[@DangarMarine]

You got that right!

[@craighegarty4431]

Adrian is as an amazing mechanic, I worry when guys like him are gone. Great work guys.

[@Edward-turtle]

Adrian is a very clever knowledgeable guy and seems like someone i could have a few beers / few laughs with....

[@2Redoctober]

Enjoyed this immensely. Disassembled and assembled a 471 for a class project at Williamsport Area Community College Heavy Equipment program. The Roots blower almost sucked my coveralls in because they were so baggy. I want to start a go fund me page as a man of Adrians skill and experience should have a proper engine stand.

[@DangarMarine]

It would be great to do that. Leave it with me.

[@SimonLarkin-CSRecording]

Theres as much chance of me working on an engine as there is me climbing Mount Everest but theres something about watching an expert at work and sharing knowledge. Fantastic videos as always.

[@fredflintstone8048]

What a blessing to have access to such a knowledgeable Detroit diesel engine builder. Sorry, had to laugh about the dog stealing your boot.

[@Buses2Bikes]

Holy Moly..... Every time I watch this channel I learn something new. I had never thought to use Siri to turn on my cell phone flashlight. I always fumbled around with the screen to get to the light option and turn it on from there. I never thought of ordering the phone to do it. Adrian.....you seriously are a super genius. Thank you, Stu for finding this dude and introducing him to the world.

[@DangarMarine]

LOL. :)

[@bigunone]

I will probably never ever rebuild a Detroit engine, but if I do I know where to come watch!

[@glbaker5987]

Charlie it's going to be hard not to walk into a diesel shop and start telling them how to do their job now isn't it, we can tell him we watch KZbin video on it we know all about it, have a great Christmas and New year

[@gregorythomas333]

Merry Christmas Stu! Damn...that man has some serious knowledge!

[@DangarMarine]

Merry Christmas!

[@Colt3854]

A lifetime of knowledge right there. Adrian is a goldmine of experience and knowledge. When someone like him passes the world is worse off. So good to have his knowledge recorded for others.

[@DangarMarine]

It is good to have the knowledge recorded. I'd hate to see it lost.

[@Wildlystronger]

yes nothing more relaxing then watxhing and learning from stu on boxing bay

[@DangarMarine]

Hope you like it. :)

[@Hvtesla]

Our dog steals shoes too - but the novelty starts to wear off after a while as we constantly have to hunt around the house each day!

[@DangarMarine]

I was lucky, apparently Detroit puts them all in the exact sample place so Jenny was able to find it straight away.

[@ionracer24]

Amazing how many more critical assembly details there are in a Detroit rebuild vs say a cummins or cat etc....done plenty of those but never a Detroit. Now i really wanna do an 8-71 and stick it in my dually!! Thanx for sharin stu and and Adrian.

[@DangarMarine]

Go for it! An 8-71 would be epic. :)

[@rootsblowersanddetroits7419]

Shame not here in Australia I have a project I like Do With a 871 in burn out truck

[@incognitoyt7940]

Not sure what damage in $ will be mate, but you will have 100% confidence in the quality of workmanship and that’s priceless.

[@DangarMarine]

It sure is.

[@chickenfishhybrid44]

As an auto tech myself, that works on nearly every make and model including some light diesel, I love watching specialists like this that know all the intricacies of certain engine families or types. I don't know anyone personally that has done much with Detroits, guess I don't know anyone who has one either lol. I really like the vibe I get from your little community there.

[@DangarMarine]

It is interesting to watch a sepcialist at work.

[@waikanaebeach]

Daffy such a lovely chicken, glad she is ok. Great to see the Detroit coming back together, it’s a real education from Adrian...

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. :)

[@deanmills5106]

Adrian, you should start your own channel. Your very good and personable.

[@rootsblowersanddetroits7419]

I in pipe line

[@stevecobb6001]

Educational and entertaining....... Perfect. Greetings from North Wales in the UK.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Steve!

[@isaac3175]

I'm super excited you found a appropriate and top notch Detroit guy that's awesome

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, me too!

[@MrApolliyon]

This engine rebuild series has been utterly facinating to watch. Always interesting to watch a guy like Adrian work with his wealth of knowledge. Should be interesting to watch it start up again and getting back into Renko. Happy holidays!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, glad you've enjoyed it. Happy holidays!

[@omvaren]

What would be the world without Adrans! Can't wait to hear the Detroit running!

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

Adrian is an excellent builder and attention to details. I have no doubt it will run really well. Thanks!

[@DangarMarine]

I think so too!

[@phrayzar]

Adrian is the antidote to all the 2020 BS. Top bloke and endless knowledge.

[@johnnydavenport2015]

Worked on 53, 71 series engines mostly 6-71 and 4-71 on gensets and offshore cranes. They were great engines and easy to repair even in the dark with my helper holding a flashlight working up in the air over the water on a small platform crane.

[@Mike21175]

Merry Christmas from Canada Stu! Drove city buses in Toronto with the 6V71's back in the day. A great engine that was worked hard with 100's of thousands of miles on them.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks, you too!

[@rickturner7971]

Love watching real mechanics Thank you for sharing your knowledge , Adrian and Stu

[@DangarMarine]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@markpoepiloeri8511]

This man is a example. Simple and genuis to be

[@ImnotChuck.]

I don't expect to ever work on a Detroit Diesel, so it's amazing how interested I am in watching Adrian and you put this one back together. And the quick look at the chooks is an added pleasure. Thanks.

[@DangarMarine]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@malcolmx2461]

Great that you can still get parts for these, and still have someone as skilled and knowledgeable as Adrian to take care of these beasts!

[@DangarMarine]

Very true!

[@colinfirst1689]

great vlog I can understand Detroit a little bit now thanks to Adrian, looking forward to the next one

[@DangarMarine]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@adam56usa]

What a great mechanic!

[@ONYX-s5l]

Shit stu I feel like buying Adrian beer for yah he is a world of knowledge get this man a KZbin channel lol

[@DangarMarine]

I'll ask him if he has a PayPal account for beer money then convince him to start his own channel. ;)

[@lahoozer6694]

@@DangarMarine Need to get him that rotating engine stand. I am surprised he hasn't built one yet. I have one I hand built.

[@bobuncle8704]

This guy is such a brilliant mechanic

[@Kurtdog63]

A lot of knowledge and experience in that shop. Stu got the skinny mechanic job under the engine stand. Might not be able to fit under there next week after you have finished off all the Christmas leftovers.

[@foxyrollouts]

Haha..what surprised me about the nipple flash in prev episode was that at one point. The hole in his singlet formed a perfect love heart. The nipple was the cherry on the cake.. maybe do your next build wearing pvc.. yah is good!

[@petersouthernboy6327]

Sometimes you have to do a task twice in order to finally get it done right - good thing you met Adrian. 👍

[@DangarMarine]

Very true!

[@RicMyfraps]

I love those spectrum OCD people. Bless the positive they give.

[@jayben00]

Adrien has shown to be a top level engineer in a master mechanic’s body!

[@DIYKauai]

What a gem he is... his knowledge of these engines is phenomenal. Good on you for sharing him with us!

[@DangarMarine]

Our pleasure!

[@polygamous1]

With the lockdown am watching U Tube videos more n more late in the night watched the first part last night finished watching it till nearly 5 AM n as soon as I got up this morning guess what guys I just couldn't wait to turn the PC on just gone 9.30 when this finished had couple of coffees am back for the firing of the engine But it was a great pleasure watching you 2 guys working n Adrian is a Diamond mate n a walking encyclopedia on Detroit Diesels, after Adrian put his magic on your engine it be good for the next 20 years at least

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. Just back from Sydney and the Detroit ran like a dream.

[@TheAllisonV12]

Adrian is such a nice guy!

[@DangarMarine]

He's tolerable ;)

[@spookymini]

Adrian is a good dude, knows his art and fun to watch.

[@micknoname6466]

Wow 🤩 What a fantastic series 😎👍 Literally EVERY sentence spoken is super informative 😳

[@DangarMarine]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@dbriggs1689]

Adrian seems to be a very knowledgeable diesel mechanic. Engine is coming along nicely

[@Paul-P359]

What a brilliant mechanic Adrian!!

[@grpaxto]

Great to watch a highly skilled tradesmen go about his work. Not much he doesn’t know about them jimmies

[@navigator902]

Well done... Christmas lunch treats for Daffy.... the world is a better place.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Frank. Merry Christmas!

[@ChrisReadUK]

Hi Stu, just wanted to wish you “all” a very happy 2021. Thank you for what you do.

[@DangarMarine]

Happy new year!

[@robertkeaney7047]

A huge thanks to Stu and Adrian for helping all of us make it through 2020. It's been a great help for our sanity! Happy New Year Stu!

[@DangarMarine]

Happy new year!

[@scotthardy2848]

love watching you and Adrian working on the Detroit. Both of you are great instructors, explaining what you're doing and consequences of what can go wrong if not done properly. Learning lots

[@DangarMarine]

Our pleasure!

[@lpd1snipe]

Adrian has probably forgotten more than I know about Detroit's, and I worked on them a lot of years aboard ship. You definitely got a good mate there Stu!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, I sure do!

[@hopsgarage5513]

I dont know if I could keep my cool with all the mess ups from the previous shop. Great video btw.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate.

[@mooloolahmark9807]

kinda hope the other shop is watching along too and at least getting educated on where they went wrong... merry xmas to all and a happy new year.

[@johnclamshellsp1969]

Well, things do happen, but now it's fixed for good.

[@chickenfishhybrid44]

As an auto tech myself, I don't usually like to give other shops much slack when it comes to mistakes. I see alot of what often appears to be just a lack of giving a shit, that is obviously unacceptable. When it comes to Detroits though it seems there's just so few people left alive that really know the ins and outs of them. Seems if you want to get into them you have to get ALL the way in and study the manuals well and ideally work under someone who's done it for years. I suppose the smart and honest thing for alot of people is to just turn down working on them I guess.

[@McTroyd]

@@chickenfishhybrid44 And many of them do turn down the work, from what I hear. I think Stu even mentioned (in a prior video) the other shop warned him they don't work on a lot of these. And, to be fair, Stu managed to tow a much larger vessel back home with Renko over several hours, prior to Adrian getting his hands on it. They couldn't have done THAT bad a job. (Of course, I'm writing this before I actually watch the video. 😁)

[@davidmaloney4860]

Merry Christmas to you all..

[@DangarMarine]

Merry Christmas!

[@Weasel1970]

Another great video. I enjoy starting my Saturday mornings with a new video.

[@DangarMarine]

Glad to hear it!

[@flick22601]

Absolutely fantastic series. Wish I could use all the knowledge that you and Adrian are giving me.

[@DangarMarine]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@martinworrall5888]

Hi Stu. Nice to see the landy again. A very professional and informative blog. Adrian is very professional at his job and takes time to explain everything he is doing. I will expect to see Renco on a plain when engine is run in haha 👍

[@DangarMarine]

Glad you enjoyed it. :)

[@woopiflyer6836]

I have seen and used some splinter axe handles over the years. The axe handle on the bonnet of the Land Rover surpasses all others I have used. Great series. Worth doing. Worth doing well.

[@DangarMarine]

It definitely needs a new handle, it's actually broken at the moment after using it on a camping trip.

[@pbentley1]

Another great vid, loving these vids with Adrian. His vast experience with Detroits is evident in his display of knowledge and the ability to explain things in a simple way. Hope you and Vicky had a great Xmas. Cheers

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Pete, hope you had a great Christmas too. See you soon hopefully!

[@AlisonFort]

Bush turkey export - fantastic!

[@edwardteach2625]

Nice pullet!

[@mitchellstadnik752]

What a great fellow, to have shared his experience ,we need more of this if I ever get to the land down under I'd loved buy him a beer or two

[@DangarMarine]

I'm sure he's appreciate that. :)

[@sttottos74]

What a guy Adrian is, taking the time on camera to explain everything, appreciate the time and effort put in. Thank you 👍

[@DangarMarine]

It was great of him to take the time to explain the process.

[@steveshoemaker6347]

Looks like l am a few days late mate....Nice to watch Adrian work it is....Thanks...The temp here in Kentucky is 10 Deg's F. Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[@DangarMarine]

Stay warm!

[@reighbh13]

Sheila o'clock just after 12 mins! Great video Stu I am learning so much from watching your content. Can't wait for the fire up

[@DangarMarine]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@tripledoregon8513]

Great journey for sure thank you and Adrian is a great teacher.

[@DangarMarine]

Our pleasure!