Detroit Diesel 2 STROKE 6X6 Truck - WILL IT RUN RIGHT After Sitting For YEARS?

[@mikegreco8451]

To a diehard Detroit fan, that truck is hotter then a weekend in Vegas.

[@fetus2280]

isnt it?!?

[@nnaheim.]

Bloody stoner

[@churchyandfriends]

@@nnaheim.stoners are the best people on the planet

[@kierenalvarez]

@@churchyandfriends Meet some of the "lads" or "Eshays" in Australia then. If they don't try and rob or intimidate you, they will give you brain cancer just by listening to them. Weed is great, people... not so much.

[@yingyang203]

Huge diesel fan but thick chick I saw at the gym earlier I mean a$$ for days hourglass decent face idkkkkkkk

[@wes11bravo]

I have a soft spot in my heart for the 6V53. The 6V53T is the power plant that ran my M113A3 APC back in my mech infantry days. Great engine.

[@okgroomer1966]

Always had M113's as a 12-B too. I deployed with one in 2004😂

[@matthewmiller2268]

I drove a M1068 during my time in FDC as a 13-D. Sure loved the sound of that 6v53T.

[@Elmer_Fudd970]

They still run these engines in the ASLAV as well.

[@jjt1093]

We had those too always remember the sound and smell, Our trainers cougars even had jake brakes on them MY GOD the noise going downhill through a town was epic

[@Daisyduke419]

hooah reminds me of the duece and a half on steroids!!!

[@kerrybwalker]

Bruce just unleashed everyone's inner child, thrashing a Detroit around paddock - this has to be my new daily commuter to work ;)

[@kierenalvarez]

Even mine and I was born in late 94!! Sounds epic as!

[@wadewilson6628]

When I was a kid, my Dad had an 8V71 powered Kenworth Semi. We had a long uphill drive to our house. I used to hear that Detroit screaming up the hill and knew Dad was home after a long haul. To this day that sound makes me miss him.

[@thetgwarrior]

Awwww

[@danokerr9929]

Poor bastard couldn’t afford a Cummins. Detroits always sucked. Cat or Cummins all the way

[@detroitdiesel12v71]

Seeing him revive this old sweetheart makes me want to get my 12v71TT powered k100 Kenworth cab over.. haven't had time to maintain it enough to be road worthy, once I stopped running it around town, it unfortunately ended up getting parked in the barn, been there since 2000, last time I touched the ol rig was when I drug it in there with my wrecker.. it's time to bring it back to life.

[@73Datsun180B]

lucky man, you own my dream truck!

[@aussiesalt]

I grew up near Rainbow Beach, halfway between Gympie and Goomboorian. What a surprise to see the old garbage truck on youtube! It was always a bit of fun heading to rainbow for a swim and getting stuck behind it on the Tin Can Bay road. you'd be praying for a gap at the few overtaking opportunities or it was a slow drive at best. It was parked up across from the victory pub for a while but disappeared years ago. I'm l'm glad to see it getting the love it deserves and learning more about a truck the was a big part of my childhood. Cheers Bruce

[@tooheyzee6840]

I thought it looked like Rainbow in the first video

[@GCL110]

Was it always based on the mainland or was it used on Fraser Island as well?

[@bruceinaus]

@@GCL110lots of work on Fraser aswell

[@michaelwalsh98]

I like how Bruce cleaned the top of the valve cover, by the oil fil, so no loose dirt fell in. Bruce you are a true old school Professional!!!!

[@StarlightWorkshop0z]

Hi Bruce, I drove many two stroke gms in mining as a young fella. 75ton wabco and 120b wabcos. Air starts. I'm a bit deaf now. Love your work mate. Not many are as thorough as you today. Keep well mate

[@MikeMcAuliffe-g2f]

Now that's a grocery getter- all the comforts of a modern tractor.

[@nodak81]

The 6V-53 has its own special sound and I think it's the best sounding Detroit there is.

[@misters2837]

The whole 53 series with their 249% blower speed!

[@QUINTENSMUSICCHANNEL]

How much hp? 250-300?

[@misters2837]

@QUINTENSMUSICCHANNEL 318cu in. 6V-53T "can" be found in Marine ratings of 400hp though most Land Based Vehicles are 300 or less...There was an 8V53T used in military vehicles that was rated at 400hp Continous Land Ratings- They were specifically used by military BUT I do know of One Speed Boat that had 2x 424cu in 8V53T that were 500+ hp each...BUT those engines required very short overhaul intervals...I have seen 4-53Ts make 300hp in Marine Ratings but 200hp is about all you're going to get from 212cu in. Without having abundance of cooling. IF you run them at Ratings of half a Horsepower per cu in then you have VERY long overhaul intervals (thousands of hours).....vs. 1hp per cu in or more...where They are like Nascar Engines and need overhaul in Hundreds of hours....or less... it IS a trade off.

[@markhollis362]

They all have that sound,I drove a 671 for 5 yrs ,I even crowbarred the muffler,my ears are still ringing

[@SolHersh]

until you spent too much time in a m113

[@tygertyger8597]

Bruce, that Detroit sound is absolutely beautiful music. Thanks for the video.

[@tonynicholson3328]

2 stroke Detroit and TS3, both great barkers from my childhood, thanks Bruce.

[@Weldingprobably]

I ran a truck that had a Detroit at our local steel mill and loved it, that truck was constantly brutalized by hot slag and refused to die even with a hole in the block the size of a baseball……later on after our mechanic had the time to remove the engine I was able to weld it back together using nickel rod and they still use that truck several years later. The truck was a Uclid, thanks for the video and the memories sir.

[@Calryan704]

I have a funny story. Over here in the states there’s a heavy equipment/truck auction called Richie brothers. I worked there for a bit and once there was an old dump truck of sorts that was 2 stroke that came through. The muffler had rusted through. Boy you could hear that truck all the way across the yard😂😂

[@misters2837]

IN Minnesnowta....I worked at a place that had a construction company across the street that had 50 Dump Trucks and Semi-Tractors with side dump'rs....Well in the winter (Maint. Time) they had an old YARD DOG that they would use to move trailers around....When that 4-53T would go screaming across the road to grab a "different" trailer....We KNEW It! - Funniest thing was...When dump truck frames get to be too rusty....They would cut them up....and haul them off in a roll-off!

[@donmunro144]

We had detroit powered trucks in the quarry I used to work at. You could hear them literally a mile away. Msha made them retire them because of the sound levels.

[@MrPlod999]

Hi Bruce, just a quick note to say that your vlogs are a breath of fresh air. Maybe it’s something about my age (70) Unrushed dialogue and good camera work. Reminds me of my apprenticeship back in late sixties. Your knowledge is clear, you know your stuff. I hope you enjoy making these videos as I want to see more, at your pace I’m a fan. Thanks and regards MrPlod.

[@boostbogan]

What an absolute treat! finishing off the evening with another quality video from the man himself! Cheers Bruce, we all appreciate your time and efforts.

[@bx16v]

Thanks for the great videos, this has become one of my favourite KZbin channels. Is great to see machinery worked on by someone with experience and who works with care on even the oldest most uncared for machinery!

[@supercuteguineapigs]

You are absolutely magical Bruce, we are so lucky to be able to see you work it ❤

[@NovaFragment]

Nothing better than to sit down for dinner and see a new BruceAUS video!

[@jamesbroughton9900]

It’s really refreshing watching an Aussie work mate. Brings me back home for a bit, been livin in the us for a few years now and boy do I miss it. Love the videos and all the diesel stuff

[@markmccann5711]

Wow so good to hear a real truck again ,what a beast

[@natesv04]

Been driving trucks for 20 years in the States, you can't beat the sound of a screaming Detroit!

[@kradius2169]

Appreciate seeing someone else struggle with removing plug & filter. Great content. Thank you.

[@TheMrDarius]

I love the Detroit. I’m not too big on the Cabovers but this truck is absolutely amazing. 6 wheel drive with an Allison and a Detroit what a treat.

[@theshapeexists]

My uncle was a trucker, actually still is, but he was also my next door neighbor. I remember back in the 80s as a kid hearing that Detroit Diesel from a mile or more away and knowing he was coming home. Riding in that old cab with no air seat was fun as a kid, now as an old guy the thought hurts my back. This Detroit was really the sound of American commerce. Goosebumps. I remember he'd never have the radio on to hear the sound of that engine. Never got tired of it. Still come here to videos like this to hear it. Total nostalgia

[@ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524]

What a great video!! DD Two strokes, sound of the 70s in the UK!!

[@QuantumTime-pc9ts]

Old Bluey ain’t no joke, a very proud and solid truck. I love the suspension, it appears to be fully independent. Super job on the maintenance.

[@jimhughes2641]

Similar to the old Commer TS3 engine in the UK back in the day. Cracking note from those two stroke engines, pure magic

[@BloodRaven1969]

Screamin' Jimmy with a straight pipe, I live it!

[@marcusbelvin8448]

I love that sound I used to drive a log skidder that had a 4-cylinder 2-stroke

[@BadSide1]

watching this kind of videos It gives me a deep sense of relaxation and satisfaction idk why but i love it

[@Jerram89]

Love your story about the Railways Bruce from a current generation Engine Driver (started in Acacia Ridge, Fisherman Islands, Gladstone and now Newcastle). I agree about the V16 Clydes: great things to drive.

[@seven_six_two_nato]

I came here for the sound and was immediately satisfied. Subscribed.

[@josephrabant7432]

1st time here. Idk what's more impressive; the truck, this guys knowledge, or the property👍

[@jondekerguelen]

You just gotta love the sound of a two stroke Detroit diesel. It’s great to see someone who is so dedicated to keeping their equipment in good shape. Thank-you sharing my friend.

[@lesweb4608]

In my early days as a young bloke…40+ years ago now, our neighbour had several old Bedfords, comers etc with Detroit diesels,. Absolutely loved the sound of them even though they were junkers really. He also had am original Ford Louiville v8 that he had brand new.. he used to cart spuds and whey to the local pig farm. You could hear him coming from miles away. Although he is now pushing seventy he has is still messing around with the early Atkinson cab overs that he and his son still use today for potato harvesting

[@stevebulach5198]

What a sweet old truck, She's just purring (SCREAMING 🤣😂) the Detroit love song!!!! Keep up the good work, Cheers from the Northern Rivers NSW.😃👍

[@ir8fkr]

Screamin 2 stroke, love it!

[@garyplewa9277]

That upper exhaust manifold tee flange looks like it was set up for a turbo. That and the intake duct. You may want to scout up a turbo to fit that engine if there is room under the cab because when you put the hammer down it is clearly being over-fueled, as evidenced from the black smoke. Otherwise great show mate!

[@cidertom5140]

Nothing like rolling coal at a Prius or Tesla.

[@truthboomertruthbomber5125]

In 1973 there was a UPS repair depot across the street from the Oldsmobile dealership I was working at. One day one of the UPS trucks was driving past our shop and when he hit the brakes to turn into their lot the cab tilted forward !

[@matrix54190]

This truck is hotter than a life on the Reperbahn❤👍👍. Thanks Bruce from down under😉 👋🥖🇫🇷 Peter

[@kresdubbin3541]

Hi Bruce, about 15 years ago I was on fraser island up near orchard Beach driving my hilux through the inland tracks. I was being a bit of a clown driving in 2wd through a + intersection barley moving when we herd the roar of that diesel. We was coming through on the other track 90° to us. He was not stopping. It had the compacter on it at tat time. It was funny & scary at the same time. Just imagine this thing coming at u at 50kph while u r half bogged in a hilux. Anyway that truck is awesome, thanks for the video

[@295walk]

'im in the shade' an epic video and the noise is incredible

[@brianmackey6923]

Bruce it was nice hearing stories about the work you did always nice to hear the jobs where ppl work

[@kerryredwolf7432]

I used to work for cook construction in Victoria at Yallourn open cut driving QR DH class locomotives for 5years. I loved those old cats they used to run, there’s still a couple out in Walhalla town ship

[@phrayzar]

Blimey, that engine noise at the beginning nearly had me spilling me tea. Nice work Bruce.

[@thekev069]

Drove one for years as a tandem tipper doing lots of work for local councils,Always had someone telling me to stop reving it up,I said go google Detroit 2 stroke engine,Too much to explain to ordinary people,love watching your videos,Cheers

[@wallybrown263]

I think I heard ole bluey all the way over here in Kentucky USA!!!! YOU HAVE A GREAT FIND with ole bluey.

[@paulobrien7209]

Wow what a truck.i like your chat about your time on the railway.im a train driver in ireland.we have 8V 645s,12V645s and 12V710s in our locos and theres nothing like the sound of them in full cry....the sound of them never gets old.masters of engineering.

[@Gribbo9999]

Hearing that Detroit 2 stoke sound reminds me of sailing in Jakarta bay. One of the service boats for the rigs in the Java Sea had a Detroit and that very particular sound travelled a long way over the water. We'd often hear it when out sailing. Love that sound! Good memories!

[@frankd3024]

The next wonderful car for the Dakar, it's definitely loud enough! 😁 Interesting work. Many thanks.

[@stevenallbright2068]

The sound of a Detroit always makes me smile

[@restorationguy9103]

I am from Rainbow Beach and that was a common sound and site on the beach at Inskip Point and going over to Fraser. Good on you Bruce. Dodgy would be proud to see what you are doing.

[@bryann84]

What a sweet sound!! fond memories of this truck from when i was younger visiting double island/rainbow each and then when i moved to Maryborough and seeing/hearing it driving around!!

[@PeteWilliams-sb7nf]

Bloody good video Bruce,keep them coming,awesum noise!!!

[@fredfrancis80]

I remember seeing that truck in Maryborough qld a couple of years ago great videos cheers mate

[@Kennykibble]

I've just looked at your yard on google earth - and this very truck is sat outside, cab forward. Love your videos, so relaxing!

[@Kudlaty771]

I've learned quite a lot just from watching you work on these vehicles. Cheers, Bruce. I hope someday I have a few toys of my own to muck about with like this...

[@peterphillips1493]

I learn something new every day

[@brokenarrow2835]

Can't beat the old Detroit's. Nothing sounds better.

[@RebeccaGriffin-b8n]

36 years on the NSW Government Railways, 33 as a driver, much the same story, we had Alco,which were four strokes, blow out oil and smoke, we also had v16 GMs, as you say, beautiful sound, and grunt.

[@hecticgerva1192]

For my diesel engine in my 4x4, i use liquid mollys diesel and sludge clean, works wonders and do it few times after each service and it keeps the engine nice and clean.

[@johnschmidt2640]

What a ripper truck Bruce. Glad you have given it your usual TLC

[@richardphelan8414]

I've been in love with the sound of Detroit Jimmy's for over 60 odd years

[@MowingForMentalHealth]

Mate this is unreal!!! Blue is probably the coolest build I’ve ever known of. Thanks for this video I really like your content and the man you are.

[@tygertyger8597]

Bruce, I have used 0000 steel wool to get rust off of chrome. Works good as long as the rust is not too deep.

[@paulmcdonnell9734]

What a beast , I love it , great channel Bruce , keep up the great work 🇮🇪

[@seanworkman431]

I drove a boat that had an 8/71 Detroit and it was great but during a refit I was chasing an exhaust leak and it was hard to shut down, the next time I started it, after putting her on the mooring, I gave it a big rev and she ran away, the emergency shut down cable was gone so I had to jump into the engine room and operate the E stop by hand. I think she was at about 3000 rpm when I got to it and when it was stopped I think I inhaled a whole cigarette in one go. It was definitely a sphincter clenching moment. Ol Blue is a pearl of a truck.

[@johnpartridge7623]

The sound coming out of that Exhaust takes me back Years ago to the 432's we had in our Gun Battery, good job mate & thanks for reminding me of happier & better Days.

[@dennis38y]

Nice video again Bruce, thorough as always ! Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work.

[@Andrew-so3vj]

I love the stories that cover the arm ache of pumping oil! Cheers from an old Gympie Boy

[@fillipo1972]

Im in my 50s but even since childhood I would love to hang out with bruce and play with these vehicles.

[@dylanmccallister1888]

My grandpa was rear ended driving one of these. It ended his career at 67. 20 years logging then 30 driving. He had a load of wood chips the truck behind him full load of logs, this was in Washington state by the olympic peninsula. The wood chips saved his life. Cant be said for the poor guy who hit him though. Logs pushed into his cab. Cool truck take good care of it

[@mickburns5546]

Mate. That sand blaster gun is fair dinkum, the best trick I’ve seen in years. Going out to the shed today and convert mine. Love those old 2 strokes.

[@johnhall235]

That truck sounds great! Maybe a little loud for daily driving but it sounds like a hot rod. Great video as usual Bruce

[@-aid4084]

I'm only a couple of months away from turning 20, so I never grew up with 2 stroke detroit diesel trucks, especially because I'm in new zealand. the raw, aggressive noise that comes out of that exhaust was beautiful. What's funny is I'll be driving down a main road that trucks and semi's take, and sometimes i'll hear one using their jake brake.

[@c2c0rider]

Absolutely love oil change story time! Looking forward to more of that. Truck sounds absolutely incredible and looks a really capable machine.

[@tiredofit1235]

Really enjoy you working on the old iron and keeping them out of the scrap yard. Love the scenery too. Watching from California.

[@alans.7733]

Awesome intro! Love me some Detroits! Thanks for sharing Bruce. Really enjoying your videos. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@brianmcclelland790]

I love how that engine sounds. Its a keeper.

[@marktiltins8845]

Reminds me of the Greyhound buses of the 60's and 70's

[@mjm7187]

Enjoyed your latest installment Bruce, especially the story. Nothing sounds as good as a Detroit. Bet you stirred up a few brown snakes on your lap.

[@wabbajack4461]

I could sleep to that sound. Beautiful

[@sendit1158]

THAT THING IS COOL, EVERY TRUCK SHOULD BE A 2 STROKE AND SOUND LIKE THAT, GREAT TRUCK

[@okgroomer1966]

That would be crazy in urban areas😂 everyone would be deaf😂😂

[@jeffdayman8183]

Man that DD sounds great Bruce. I think it likes that railway engine flavour juice you poured in! Cheers.

[@zonie70]

You weren't as lucky on the bung and filter on this one mate . Those took some effort ! Thanks for the story Bruce , takes me back to my starting days ! Great video as always ! Scott 🌵

[@carrieandersen3767]

Thanks for the great video Bruce 😊You’re super meticulous and it a pleasure to watch you working on your trucks, especially the Bluey the Detroit! Sounds awesome 🤩

[@bentheguru4986]

We see these trucks regularly and all have the same thing in common, the need of some love.

[@td4dotnet]

That thing sounds amazing at full chat thanks for the video Bruce!! I liked hearing some of your history as well always a treat.

[@GavincredibleAU2]

Full Noise!!! Nice one Bruce 👍

[@olensnider2808]

GOT TO LOVE THE SOUND OF A DETROIT TURNING REV'S TURNING FUEL INTO NOISE GREAT SOUNDING

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday Bruce, the 653 sounds strong, hopefully one day it’ll see historic plates, certainly be a good talking point at the shows, great job mate, cheers

[@bruceinaus]

Thank you Matty

[@martinwhite7876]

What a fantastic raw two stroke sound!

[@russellspong3442]

Good on ya Bruce, your a clean old expert.

[@trevor8070]

Listening to this truck run is an absolute treat, makes me want to go watch Maximum Overdrive.

[@Wasa9191]

Nice job Bruce. A real noisy 'ol banger. I recon those two strokes would last forever. Love the videos mate.

[@Sean.murdoch]

Well Bruce that was a treat, throughly enjoyed bluie, giving it a good warm. Up. 👍☘️☘️☘️☘️👏

[@hunnybunnysheavymetalmusic6542]

I've worked on Detroits, totally enjoy them, awesome power plants!

[@georgescott7556]

we love the 2stroke gmc detroit diesels engines here in the US im looking for a 871 v8 right now.

[@jackiechan8840]

I didn't know there was 2 stroke trucks! Great video mate. Sounds amazing