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

This video features a rare Australian built 6x6 Offroad truck. It features a supercharged 2 stroke Detroit Diesel V series engine, an Allison Automatic transmission and specialised Australian designed and made Permatrack off road Articulation suspension. In this video, I give the Detroit diesel engine a service and show how I’ve modified a cheap sandblaster into an oil vacuum machine to get every last bit of old oil out the sump. This is the first real test run the truck has had after sitting for about 6 years. We go through gullies, paddocks and tracks to see if it will start and run right after a number of years. Thanks again for watching.

[@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

[@user-xl5np5dp8n]

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

[@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

[@redneckwonderland]

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!

[@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!!!!

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@tygertyger8597]

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

[@Bigknucklesandhands]

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.

[@tonynicholson3328]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@natesv04]

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

[@supercuteguineapigs]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@NovaFragment]

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

[@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.

[@1chrisandangie]

Love that truck coming down Greenmont hill in Perth with the air brakes, that would piss a few people off.🤣🤣🤣

[@nigelmayer8061]

Your property looks HEALTHY

[@nigelmayer8061]

It's Alive

[@user-ot7ec4uc3g]

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.

[@markmccann5711]

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

[@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

[@jwoody8815]

Nothing sounds quite like a screamin jimmy. As an American, music to my ears! "Ta hell with your 4x4 Chevy pickup, I can haul two of you across that mudhole" lol

[@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

[@kradius2169]

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

[@BloodRaven1969]

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

[@ir8fkr]

Screamin 2 stroke, love it!

[@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.

[@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.

[@ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@eedesign878]

Sound is just perfect.

[@marcusbelvin8448]

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

[@dennis38y]

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

[@alans.7733]

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

[@paulmcdonnell9734]

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

[@matrix54190]

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

[@295walk]

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

[@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.

[@PeteWilliams-sb7nf]

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

[@peterphillips1493]

I learn something new every day

[@phrayzar]

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

[@scottandison1086]

Love your oil filling stories Bruce!!!

[@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.

[@GavincredibleAU2]

Full Noise!!! Nice one Bruce 👍

[@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.

[@seven_six_two_nato]

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

[@markclifton14]

What a beautiful old truck. Engine sounds great . Well done Bruce .👍👍👍👍

[@martinwhite7876]

What a fantastic raw two stroke sound!

[@brianmackey6923]

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

[@wabbajack4461]

I could sleep to that sound. Beautiful

[@c2c0rider]

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

[@doodlegassum6959]

What a beauty. Love it. Thanks for sharing

[@josephrabant7432]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@blackhouseengineering5386]

Cracking truck and great job looking after it. Nice one Bruce!

[@picknikbasket]

First time I've ever seen one of these, thanks Bruce, great video!

[@2blokes_4strokes]

gotta love the sound of these 2stroke monsters

[@digdanger]

Great video. Thanks Bruce. What an awesome truck.

[@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 🤩

[@hunnybunnysheavymetalmusic6542]

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

[@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.

[@fredfrancis80]

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

[@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.

[@BadSide1]

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

[@matthewmitchell3043]

Sounds amazing. Great truck

[@finlay230]

pure class!!!! sounds immense !!!!

[@AsTheWheelsTurn]

beautiful sound from that truck! I love it.

[@1BIGFROGGY]

G'day Bruce, Thanks very much for your channel! You are an inspiration to me and I appreciate your knowledge and ability!

[@nicholasrodgers4360]

Fantastic, thanks for sharing Bruce 👍

[@JoseDelgado-ho1cf]

You gotta be a real hard worker to ENJOY doing this stuff! Respect 🙂

[@Andrew-so3vj]

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

[@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.😃👍

[@fetus2280]

Such a beautiful sound to start the video . Nice 1 mate.

[@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 🌵

[@TheCluelessEnthusiast]

That sounds so tuff. I love it!

[@tiredofit1235]

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

[@richardphelan8414]

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

[@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

[@jonkvh]

Damn glad I turned the sound down on the headphones. Great video Bruce!

[@brucelancaster7405]

One hell of a beautiful truck, sounds great 👍

[@jackiechan8840]

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

[@thegrantclan]

Absolutely fantastic 🇬🇧

[@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!

[@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...

[@stevenjohannesen88]

Love the sound of that screaming jimmy, great vlog, cheers from Downunder 😄🦘🦘🦘🇦🇺❤️

[@patd5146]

Awesome piece of kit , and that sound 👌 👍 😀 nkeep up the good work Bruce..

[@wallybrown263]

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

[@johnhall235]

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