The Detroit Diesel 4-71 goes back into Renko

[@MikeMohawk]

" That sound you can hear is a boat with a Cummins going past " 🤣👌 Renko has got her heart beating once again, smoother then ever before!

[@rootsblowersanddetroits7419]

Thank stu For kind words and everyone else , very flattering. , always pleasure working with u Stu !! Love the STIG welding

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Adrian! Looking forward to our first fishing trip and our next crazy project. :)

[@mikemarino1917]

Adrain is the man with them Detroit’s for sure!

[@RavenFJR]

Just gave it a watch, thanks for sharing your life. Bought a 21 Trophy from the 80's and I'm rigging it out and working out the kinks. There's a 250 outboard on it that has a stuck shift cable right now. Your hard work is great inspiration, keep it up!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Glenn, glad you enjoyed.

[@jginmt]

I can't believe how much better it sounds.

[@kizzjd9578]

He didnt run it?

[@Jsflo2024]

@@kizzjd9578 yeah right around 32

[@oghamstone5964]

Boats, braising, bare feet and beer 🍻. Awesome job. Must be very satisfying and give you great confidence in the engine,having pretty much rebuilt it. Well done to Adrian too. 10/10.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks 👍

[@joakimtrneskog3268]

I literally got goosebumps when I heard the gorgeous sound of the newly refurbished engine upon startup. Congratulations!

[@DangarMarine]

You and me both!

[@davidhakes3884]

Yep the Ol Detroits sound Great and I love them in marine use.

[@adventure002006]

Engine sounds great. Nice to see Adrian joined for maiden voyage of rebuilt engine. He is a Diesel genius.

[@DangarMarine]

Couldn't agree more

[@BadUncleIke]

I swear that engine sounds better than the first time.

[@bobbuilder5362]

It does.

[@bergan1227]

A lot less rattling sound

[@redneckgearheadgarage495]

Definitely

[@gregmirr]

There's something just way cool about a clean rust-free engine and dry bilge on a boat ; great job captain !

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate.

[@williamalley4976]

The Dislike's are from Cummins people, LOL. Great to see Renko on power again, Hello from LaRue Ohio.

[@crow3003]

Congratulations Stu. What a difference, I did not think Detroits could run that smooth. I got goose bumps when it fired up. Adrian have done a realy nice tune up on it, realy hope we will see more of him. His humor is second to none.🙂

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, we'll see more of Adrian for sure.

[@garyjarvis2730]

That engine sounds fantastic and doesn't seem to smoke. Adrian knows his stuff! Nice to see some USA iron in an Aussie boat.

[@Hoaxer51]

Gary Jarvis, yes, we’ve always seemed to work well together as far as the U.S. and Australian have to do with each other!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks 👍

[@dannyphilippa6658]

I always save the bird and chicken update at the end to watch with my partner. She says it makes all the boat building worthwhile and cant understand why it takes so long to get to D squad. Great video as always, thanks!

[@DangarMarine]

Love that!

[@larryg3326]

Ah, that diesel firing up sounds so good and really took me back About 60 years ago we'd walk the docks on the Southern Oregon coast, checking out the commercial fishing boats. That's the sound of one of the big ones getting ready to head out. Enjoy your boat and thanks for taking us along.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Larry, you're most welcome.

[@robbusheay4258]

Great job Stu...........as I'm sure you know, it's nice to see men that still know how to use their hands , get dirty and do a tremendous, thorough job.......well done to you and Adrian.......Cheers Man !!!!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks 👍

[@lpd1snipe]

I love that Daffy alerted you to the structural problem. Here in the States we just eat them, Down Under you use them for building inspectors. As my friend Nigel from London would say, jolly good show!

[@dbcooper692]

I met a guy down the street here in northeastern California and he is a retired marine mechanic from New Zealand. I told him about your channel. I'm sure he has viewed it by now. Congratulations on your boat. I sure wish I was as talented as you!!!!!

[@scofab]

Plane looks like a de Havilland Beaver. Engine looks and sounds brand-new, excellent job there. Cheers once again from Japan.

[@georgekeats1478]

That WAS a DeHavilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver, likely the worlds most famous single engine float plane. Built about an hour from where I live,in Toronto, Ontario Canada. A little bit of Canada way down south.

[@scofab]

@@georgekeats1478 I bet she has some stories to tell. Cheers.

[@MrLargePig]

Nice! The Detroit Diesel is part of the boat, now, not just a generic power plant. Sounds beautiful, too.

[@DangarMarine]

I think so too!

[@jamestg4]

The engine looks amazing. It must have been like torture to take it out again but Adrian really knows his business, he is very confidence inspiring.

[@DangarMarine]

It was hard to bite the bullet and pull it out given it was still running well, but definitely worth it.

[@malachy1847]

@@DangarMarine You went with your Gut that something wasn't correct and now it shall pay off in Spades,, you now have an Engine that you can use with confidence with Zero issues ..You really Lucked out with Adrian. Great Job Stu...

[@MrWilliam.Stewart]

Always thought boat stood for Bring Out Another Thousand. But after watching all the work and effort you've been putting in I finally understand the real meaning. Bend Over And Take it

[@dbriggs1689]

You should have Adrian autograph the engine somewhere.

[@harriettedaisy2233]

He did with every part he touched.

[@Richard-wk9le]

I would have to say that the engine sound IS his autograph.

[@Jeep79]

One of the best engines ever built in history Detroit diesel I got one in my big rig best of best reliable cheap on fuel easy to work with good video thx for sharing

[@DangarMarine]

Right on

[@dbeckley43]

I had a series 60 in a Frieghtliner for many years loved it.

[@brucefay5126]

I have an 8V92TA DDEC II (500 HP) in my motorcoach conversion. Bad news; I had to have it repaired. Good news; it was repairable.

[@andrewtaylor9615]

I love the sound of my 4BT Cummins purring along in my tinnie. My 2B Toyota hardly lets me know it's running on Jazza. Unless the engine room doors are open... The 471 no doubt sounds the sweetest to you Stu and I'll bet it feels great to have her sounding so sweet!

[@DangarMarine]

It does feel great to have it running so well again.

[@whotknots]

Adrian does a top shelf job and has the Detroit running like a stock horse full of oats! Throughout more than sixty years of life I have been repeatedly mystified by the fact that some of the best mechanics I ever met had workshops worn by hard usage that looked like they belonged on an old fashioned farm.

[@willywonka8730]

Good job Stuie!! It's good to know I'm not alone in this world of mechanical frustration. First we build a complex bit of kit with complete access to all 6 sides of the beast. Then we stick it in a coffee can. Then we try to fix it without taking it out of the can. That's boating mechanics in a nut shell. Hello and "Howdy" from the great state of Arizona.

[@DangarMarine]

Howdy! I think all of us boaties are in the same situation. ;)

[@leonbrouwer6105]

I'm a simple man, that first start of the Detroit sounded incredible. Great job Adrian and Stu you should get many hours of sea time out of this built diesel

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Leon!

[@derekbaynton4144]

Hi Ive been aa Rolls Royce engineer and I really enjoy your vidios Your good engineers !! thanks Derek

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks for watching Derek!

[@silasmarner7586]

It was nice of Adrian to show up for that. He's a right lad he is...

[@richardcorcorran8965]

That sounds so much better on video, can't imagine how much better it person.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Richard!

[@TechGorilla1987]

Bloke welds in bare feet. Also - Bloke shows off wound caused by wearing shoes. The most Aussie thing you will see today.

[@DangarMarine]

The only shoes I had in the car were dodgy plastic thongs, but at least they met their no shoes no entry policy!

[@kgilliagorilla2761]

Bloody legend.

[@Paul-jz1lv]

Listening to the engine idle for a few seconds brought back some memories of my Dad's semi tractor idling in the driveway on cold mornings before he left on a trip. Good memories.

[@DangarMarine]

Very cool!

[@fonhollohan2908]

You must be stoked after hearing how great that motor sounds and runs now. There's nothing better than having a reliable running motor that you can depend on. Awesome Adrian knows his trade very well.

[@dongorsegner4607]

Great to see Reno under power, job well done Adrian and Stu.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks 👍

[@IHSMKBS3]

So good to see Renko back under way!! Adrian did an amazing job on that Detroit.

[@DangarMarine]

He sure did.

[@itsverygreen532]

Cracking job Stu. What is interesting is that from first start it is clean on the exhaust, pushed hard it is clean on the exhaust, it just runs so nicely now, totally different engine.

[@DangarMarine]

My thoughts exactly

[@mikeskelly2356]

Wow, with that many turns on the rudder wheel, you need a tiller indicator. Lord, that's one pretty engine! Props to Adrian and his magic fingers! Flux coated rods are Hydroscopic, put them in your oven for a half hour at about 100C and they will dry out nicely. You will see the difference as soon as you weld with them...Pro welders have a dedicated oven to keep their rods dry, Ladies appreciate a dry rod...Barefoot welding and the only blisters you get is from shoes...Come on guys, we need to start a 'Go fund me' to buy Stu some 'Aussie Soles'...Ah, the sound of a happy Cummings! Poor old shabby Renko is now a proper classy lady! She's a testament to your love and hard work, congrats Stu!... ;P

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Mike. I have thought about getting a rod oven for the workshop. It would be nice for at least one thing to be tidy and stored properly. :)

[@ianmac86]

Hey Stu. I reckon I understand how you Are feeling as I am now in my fifth week on the Myall Lakes in my Clipper 34 after a 2 year refurbishment project. I am feeling so proud of my achievements and you should be too. Well done Dangar Stu.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Ian, glad to hear you are out there enjoying the water!

[@terabyte1695]

Hi Stu, you look a more relaxed man now that the engines back in Renko, shes sounds good and i imagine better fuel consumption,less smoke,more HP and you keep the oil in the engine. Gonna miss Adrian's Witt and charm, may be you could visit him now and again and see what hes working on ? Take care..😀😀😀😀

[@oleran4569]

Yes! We want to see the bike restored!

[@DangarMarine]

I hope so too

[@kevintobin8554]

man, you guys down under are a ruff sort, I am a pipefitter welder and I have never seen anyone stick weld bare foot, loved the video !!!

[@nuggetwv5302]

I'm glad she's under her own power again, and now no worries about the internals!

[@passinthru4328]

Impressive conclusion of the engine saga. Loved the sound of the engine firing up and running. I'm betting this engine will live long and prosper. I'm a bird lover too.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, I think the engine will probably outlast the hull now.

[@lancer525]

Hey, Stu! I'm sure that you're glad that Renko has her heart back. We are too... Well done, mate, and many thanks to Adrian!

[@DangarMarine]

Yes I am!

[@TheAllisonV12]

32:50 That moment! 🥂 Adrian did such an amazing job on that engine.

[@DangarMarine]

He sure did. :)

[@dentification9268]

That "funny looking seaplane" is the most coveted bush plane, the Canadian Beaver!

[@rennie1613]

Love the sound of that old Pratt & Whitney Wasp Junior engine winding up. Brings back fond memories of my youth in the Canadian Shield.

[@stephenpropnut7486]

Nice Beaver

[@edwardmclaughlin6126]

Brilliant job done by both of you. Nothing like a job well done, that is DONE!!! Congratulations Stu.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks 👍

[@jamesread11]

Looks awesome, nice to know it’s done properly... I’d imagine that gives more peace of mind at sea

[@Mr_fried]

That engine sounds bloody fantastic on startup!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. :)

[@jamesbradford2564]

Wow the engine sounds so much better than it used to👍 You and the “crew “ can have a pat on the back as well as a Beer 🍺

[@DangarMarine]

It does! Thanks. :)

[@tomhudson1409]

Hahah cheers for the shoutout in the float plane, wish it was me! I’m not doing much flying at the moment. What a beautiful job mate, so many nice little improvements. She sounds incredible, can’t wait to see it one day soon!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Tom, Covid certain has changed air travel, hope you are hanging in there. Definitely going to have another meet up very soon, hope to see you there!

[@Arandolor]

Glad to see she's back in Renko. Remember to take a break every now and then Stu. If you need to take a week off, your viewers will be here when you come back. Self care is the most difficult, but also the most important. Don't feel ashamed to just set things aside and take a breather. Sooner or later you have to come up for air, otherwise you'll drown. Enjoyed the vid as always, take care mate!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. Have a few other outboard videos filmed but not edited that happened at the same time so they will give me a bit of a buffer for a break which is nice.

[@richardwillcoxson6177]

Motor sounds fantastic now. Even though you wouldn’t have wanted to go through a rebuild, it has allowed you an opportunity to make all those other improvements. Well done

[@DangarMarine]

It sure gave me the chance to fix a whole lot of other things up too.

[@Kimbeattie]

Really looks nice and wonderful improvements to the engine, you should be proud of the job you and your mates did. Stay safe and thanks from Canada.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks, you too!

[@gabewhisen3446]

Listen to the sound of that 70 series that Adrian is a wizard of the Detroit variety,

[@Antipodean33]

Checkout the deck around the 25 minute mark when our mate comes aboard, he's looking for a place to put his foot. It's refreshing to know there's others out there who work like me, shit everywhere

[@lawrencewillard6370]

I'm going to get around to it, SOON!.

[@CheersWarren]

5 minutes canabalizing a hydraulic pry to steel the wedge instead of a wood wedge on the wood stump or just finding a splitting maul, axe, cold chisel.......iced of cut off exhaust ....... But that Detroit and all the up grade priceless! Cheers Warren

[@Bikerbob59]

Dang looks great and sounds even better.

[@robertcochran7103]

I watched your videos on repairing the diesel and I am very impressed by them. The time and effort you invested in the removal, repair, and reinstallation is impressive. The total financial cost must have been significant too. I'm quite impressed by the sheer massive size of the engine. My grandfather had a small sawmill back in the 1970s that he operated 7 days a week. He found a gasoline V8 engine in a junkyard, rescued it, and used it to power the sawmill. That engine must have been very small in comparison to your diesel.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. It sure is a beast of an engine!

[@mitfreundlichengrussen1234]

Congrats - what a journey - and what a glorious ending - best regards to Daisy.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks, will fix now.

[@stansmith1911]

I have rebuilt many many of those Detroit diesels. I’ve taken a 318 which is an 8v71 made it into an 8v71 350. Boats are the ones that mostly use these engines now. I loved those engines along with the 855 Cummings. I love steel boats!

[@mxf2812]

How did Stu become Dangar Stu? One day drove his defender and a few tools to Dangar island, cleared some bush, built a hut and workshop, bought a few chickens and started fixing local boats? Am jealous of this lifestyle 😆

[@DangarMarine]

That's pretty much all it takes. Island and very cheap to live on because of the inconvenience.

[@rodneylee4026]

Stu, I love your sense of humor, it seems even more prevalent lately. Were you funny as a kid too? Love the channel still my favorite on KZbin.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, glad to hear you are enjoying the vids. :)

[@johnduffy7502]

At risk of repeating what others have said, it sounds 100 times better!!

[@jacquelineoldhaver2672]

Awesome job. I'm so happy you were rethinking the crankcase vent.

[@ImnotChuck.]

The engine looks great and seems to run even better. I see the pride in your eyes. Daisy so wants to be a mother hen; get her two or three fertile eggs to hatch and make her happy.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. One day I'll get her some eggs to hatch. :)

[@cwjarvis3]

@32:14 My favorite part. Sounds GREAT Stu!

[@DangarMarine]

Sure does! :)

[@kevgermany]

Sounds good. I like the mods. Much more professional. Might be worth tidying those wires up, especially the ones draped on the exhaust and coolant pipe. Hope Adrian is reading all these comments on your posts, he's done a super job. Now you need to get after the cowboys who did the first rebuild.

[@DangarMarine]

Yep, have more heat shield tube to go in yet.

[@michaelcanto6175]

Now that's Music to my ears, what an improvement! Adrian is PURE Genius!!! Congrats Stu! WOW!!!!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Michael.

[@Mustang00007]

For those from overseas the noise in the background are a common summer insect called cicados, possiably mating. Normal service will be resumed in the coming months, when it's colder!

[@CessnaPilot99]

Wow Stu this is aircraft-grade install quality. Great work!

[@DangarMarine]

Many thanks!

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

Much better than the first time and no smoke!!!!!

[@Jer0tube]

I bet that beer with Adrian for the first run would have been incredibly relaxing and gone down very well for such a great achievement, well done Stu and Adrian, awesome stuff!

[@DangarMarine]

Definitely!

[@jackbaker5284]

Fine piece of Detroit jewelry there mate!!!!

[@paulg9314]

Really interesting vid Stu. Renko is looking ship-shape and Bristol fashion. I have said this before and I'll say it again. Adrian is a legend among men and a wizard with the Detroits. Please keep us all informed about any plans for Renko to venture North this coming Winter. Cheers, Paul

[@DangarMarine]

Will do Paul, will no doubt be spending at least a few days in Coffs.

[@iain1969]

I had to pause at, "Inch by inch - like a gentleman".

[@ianmac86]

I actually wondered if he knew what he said. 🤣

[@aaronp1434]

Hello from Ontario Canada, Nice to see Renko back in service! Word of advice from a professional insulator, take your fibreglass wrap and put it in a bucket of fresh water, weigh it down and let it soak up for 20-30 minutes, then when you wrap it the itchy fibres don’t fly everywhere. Also you can get it tighter by firing the engine while the wrap is still damp and letting the heat shrink it up a bit. Cheers Stu!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Aaron, I did wet it the first time I put it on but forgot to do it this time. Doh!

[@AnotherHobby35]

yes yes yes, i was so bored then i see the new upload !

[@scottchapple588]

That - was - FANTASTIC, and worth the wait, Stu. Thank you very much for this epic journey that you sucked me into habitually witnessing on a random day over a year ago. LOL. Sail straight and true, mate.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Scott. :)

[@martinoettli6299]

Totally agree Scott. I have been a habitual viewer for over a year to the wonderful Stu and Project Brupeg and Acorn to Arabella and Sampson Boat Co. All brilliant and form my viewing pleasure. All amazing people doing amazing things that this kiwi is in awe of. Please all keep it up.

[@scottchapple588]

@@martinoettli6299 Halfway around the world, Stu's videos have steered me toward Project Brupeg, as well. Amazing work. I really don't sit around watching KZbin videos every day, but these two are the ones I most look forward to. Bringing these ships back from the scrap heap and into functional (and beautiful) boats just amazes me. PS: Brupeg has one of the most amazing bow shapes I have ever seen. Have a good one, sir.

[@curvs4me]

That's got to be the absolute best running baby Detroit I've ever heard. Not so much as a smoke ring on start up. Love the progress on the boat.

[@DangarMarine]

Yes, don’t blow the tiniest amount of smoke. Really love it. :)

[@curvs4me]

@@DangarMarine It's amazing when you get a true expert to dial everything in to perfection and the stereotype is disproven immediately. They don't leak and smoke freshly rebuilt. Turns out it's just a lot of "engine builders" that use the stereotype to do subpar work.

[@haroldtuttle3766]

So many little improvements are going to make things much better in the long run!

[@scharftalicous]

Stop it! I wouldn't even recognise they engine room! What a difference, you can see down the sides so much easier. Absolutely perfect packaging for the size and style of boat. I really like your ute.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Phillip, it is much more compact now. Definitely fit into a Pram. ;)

[@RickyLuong]

That seaplane is a DeHavilland DHC-2 Beaver, VH-NTZ operated by Sydney Seaplanes. I've done some work on that old girl, very nice plane. Frequents the Hawkesbury 😊

[@lancer2204]

31:34 SHOTS FIRED!... again... 😂😂😂 Looking good Stu!

[@DangarMarine]

Not sure who started it. ;)

[@TheJustonemore]

Love the welding boots

[@soggybottom3463]

😂😂😂

[@greenthumb6875]

I live in the middle of South Dakota, USA. Midwest if you will, I don’t like water over 2 inches deep. I’m totally immersed in this story line. Well done ole chap, you are well rounded in multiple abilities and make for interesting content. I’m subscribed for the time being until you hit rough water than I’m sea sick.

[@red88ization]

but the rebuild was a masterclass

[@ElectraX8]

Great vid stu, must feel good to be on the water again👍 wow beautiful king parrots so friendly.

[@DangarMarine]

It sure is!

[@mikemarino1917]

She sounds like brand new...

[@MrLukedeanfensome]

Awesome to things going back together.. Looking forward to the future adventures

[@DangarMarine]

Can't wait!

[@pierheadjump]

Detroit Diesel, the BEST in WORLD WAR II technology. ⚓️

[@timjohnun4297]

I'm impressed that the little Quinny with the F60 Yamaha towed Renko so easily! Oh, and when you said you were "Stig" welding, I had visions of you doing it while wearing a white Simpson helmet ;) Engine room looks much better now, huge improvement, and, 9 knots!! :)

[@DangarMarine]

We picked the incoming tide to make the tow easier, against the current would be a different story. I'll have to find that helmet. ;)

[@robhersey1796]

That sounds great. Steve Zissou approves.

[@DangarMarine]

Hope so!

[@chrisbartrum3201]

Wonderful.. always enjoy the birdie bits at the end.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Chris. :)

[@billkrause4585]

Good job on the diesel engine and it's accessories.

[@redneckgearheadgarage495]

It sucks you had to go through all this extra work but the content has been top notch!

[@wackowacko8931]

Stick welding usually requires that you keep the rods in a case to keep them from absorbing water from the air into the flux coating. The water in the coating really affects the quality of the weld and the appearance. Since you are so close to the water, those rods probably are saturated in water, which is why they are going chalky. You can dry them by cooking them in an oven at between 350 to 400 degrees for about an hour. If you have them sitting on tinfoil or a pan, roll the rods to dry out all sides. Normally it takes less time to dry them out, but they are highly saturated. Once you have them dry, keep them in a closed airtight case with some desiccant in it to keep them dry.

[@ianrutherford878]

yeah.I worked at a big welding shop on serious stuff for oil-rigs.I remember they had steel cases with a heating elements wired to the welding transformers to keep the rods bone dry..

[@Rhumbo008]

Great effort on the project, she sounds like a Detroit 4/71 should do! Never did like the hose clamps with the slots, they always bit into the rubber and damaged it. To me the ones with the pressed in thread or the T type are superior. Keep on keepin on.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, and totally agree about the clamps.

[@OmegaGamingNetwork]

I'm offended Stu believes we wouldn't want to watch 30 minutes of him swearing at a board.

[@DangarMarine]

Man that job was a pain..

[@davidhudson5452]

Yea 45 Minutes Is Better

[@jeremykamel9655]

It’s a boat project. That’s what happens.

[@zackschilling5154]

@@jeremykamel9655 I can’t think of one time something went wrong on my boat and I had to fix it where I didn’t swear at all during the process

[@jeremykamel9655]

@@zackschilling5154 exactly! 😂 besides I’m a longshoreman and I swear like one.

[@fachu2]

Fantastic, great to see her powered up again.

[@DangarMarine]

Many thanks Jason. :)