Detroit diesel 671 1st start

[@davekimbler2308]

It’s kinda tough when there’s 2 doctors in the house working on one patient but you handle it well I must say ! Dang thing hardly moved when running ! Lol

[@kzbuster]

Scott, Thank you for being so welcoming to me today at Busboys. Sorry for just showing up but I am a big fan of you working and driving old buses. Nice to see and touch the old 47. Thank you again, Alan from Cottage Grove, Mn.

[@Caje-zf8md]

427 Chevy, Harley-Davidson straight pipe, 2-stroke dirt bike, 44 magnum, quarter stick, and the Detroit diesel are some of the sounds that I really like.

[@MrBo-sg6hu]

Phil is my kind of guy, I see myself being just like him. I especially liked the part where he squirted the ether and held it to the floor on the last video. I know he knows better( I was saying, those poor rod bearings), but at the same time, I get where he is coming from. Low batteries- who has all that extra time and energy getting jumper cables, another vehicle, etc. Lets squirt it and give it hell, especially when I get up to Phil’s age. I also commend him for staying busy, and still doing work that he enjoys.

[@Geecomp3]

Someone mentioned the 4-51. I owned a 57 GMC 250 with that engine. It used a 3 speed auxiliary transmission behind a 4 speed manual. I believe it was a one of a kind custom install done by General Motors. No load was 2800 rpm and with the straight lobed blower it was quite a screamer. Would roll out a nice trail or smoke since it wasn’t that clean without any valves to clear the exhaust. The truck ended up in a junk yard in Santa Rosa CA where the remains were sold to a person in Ontario. It is currently for sale and potential restoration.

[@johnnymelendez4836]

Another piece of historical machinery among the living. Fantastic job Scott and the team. Thanks GOD BLESS YOU ALL😇🛠🚍🐒🎥

[@roxanneabbott8424]

I dont know much about bus engines but I love watching you guys take an engine and bring it to life, even purring like a kitten!!!!

[@isfeldt34]

Nothing like the sound of a General motors inline series 71!

[@nickidewet7711]

I thought that engine was toast for where it Sat! Beatiful sound!

[@johnwinters390]

Now I'm going to have to go out to the garage and start my 4-71 just to listen to it

[@kevinoscarson2941]

I joke around about the 2 Strokes being junk, and they have all but vanished from equipment, but they were engines that could take a beating. 6-71, 4-71, 4-53 nearly indestructible. They can run on anything, made decent power, leaked, but were reliable. 60 years from now where will all the common rail, Dpfd, controlled engines be?? Melted down into a cheap imported product. Heck they don’t last 10 years, i think it’s why I like this channel, people saving quality American iron. Also that Detroit can sit another 20 years and still make power.

[@Wonderwrench]

All really large diesels are 2 strokes today. Container ship engines etc.

[@harrycallaghan3057]

Your like a heart surgeon for buses👍great work as usual. Watching in from Ireland ☘ I'll be tired in the morning 😴

[@golfy808]

I love Scottys grimace face every time he goes to crank one for the first time !

[@53Peterbilt]

WOW!! Great job Scott!! You've sure got the 'touch'!! These guys are lucky to have found you

[@mikemullay5622]

Very good news that the engine checks out. Phil has no shortage of buses to install it in!

[@NotHarry-er3wg]

Love uncle Phil!! He needs his own channel when you leave. Even a small every once in a while post would be AMAZING! Wnat a wealth of knowledge. He is by the book all the way. Scott, you have street smarts NO RUN AWAYS PLEASE! They make me run away screaming like a 12YO girl, to hine under my BED. ..... thanks...

[@robj2704]

There's something about these Detroits that get my adrenaline up a bit. Nothing else sounds like a Detroit.

[@isfeldt34]

Same here! And this is why I'm a massive General motors fan! It's throaty, it sounds nice at idle, and screaming of course! But it's just got that glorious sound! And in this case where they're at, it sounds even better, you can hear that nice pinging sound that the inline 6 seems to have, Very characteristic sounding.

[@PeteRondeau]

Why am I so fascinated with an engine I am almost certainly never going to work on?

[@HamiltonMechanical]

you're not alone here... :) I'm a small engine mechanic of 20 years, I know two stroke, but never have even seen a two stroke diesel in real life.

[@PapaJ5667]

It's the sound of that big engine that gets you .....heard a Ford CL9000 cabover with a 8V92 in it hooked up to a 18spd with straight pipes you could hear that truck almost all the way to 18th gear it was sure nuff fine tuned ....I'll never forget that sound or that truck

[@n4zou]

Never say never! You never know what comes from around life's corner. I was in the us army's M1 Abrams tank program due to my gas turbine experience in the us navy. I was running AGT-1500 turbine engine test cells testing and setting them up to go in M1 tanks. One day the Army asked me to run Detroit 6V53T engine's on a test cell setup for those. The next thing I know I spent 3 years doing just that. I would put them on the engine stand and load cell, set the racks, start them up and break them in. After break in Horse Power and torque was checked and governor set. Then I would pickle them for storage or shipping.

[@PeteRondeau]

Funny thing was as soon as I hit enter on that message I had the fleeting thought. "Oh my, what have I gotten myself into.. Of course I'm now going to work on one of these engines some day" I'm an electronics guy, 10 years ago I never would have any reason to mess with a diesel engine. In that time I've now swapped out the injection pump on a 7.3 IDI 3 times, and gotten pretty good at it too.

[@Shane-Singleton]

Same. I've been secretly looking around for a 6-71. Either in a large generator or a coach/rig

[@isfeldt34]

Best sound ever! I've always been A huge fan of the inline 6-71, for its unique sound. Great video!

[@TOMAS-lh4er]

I CONFESS !!! I SKIPPED ahead at first till I found the parts with UNCEL PHILL!! then went back ! LOVE that guy !!

[@ImpHalla66]

Must have patience with Phil. A vault of knowledge.

[@johnkinnane547]

Terrific I really enjoyed watching that for an engine that old and has sat out in the weather and fired over like it did is pretty impressive, it will be good to see it mounted in a bus regards John

[@Captionmarvelous]

Believe it or not, there is a 5 KW generator around here for sale and it uses a 271 Detroit engine on it. I have done a little work on my three cylinder diesel engine and now by watching this series of videos, I believe I know what to look for if that engine is has a problem, if I decide to pursue it? Thanks for the education thus far! Love the shows!!

[@billmoran3812]

JOEB JOEB those 2-71 gen sets were made for railroad refrigerated cars. There’s lots of them. Believe it or not, they actually made a 1-71. I think it was used by GM for testing. Pretty rare, but some still exist.

[@billmoran3812]

GM bought out Cleveland Diesel which then became Detroit Diesel. Likewise, they bought Winton Engine which became Electromotive Diesel marine and locomotive engines. I did not know the 1-71 was made by Cleveland.

[@Captionmarvelous]

@@billmoran3812 I wonder how they do on fuel compared to more modern engines of the same displacement? Thanks for your information on the 171. I have not heard of it?

[@Captionmarvelous]

@Rick Delair Do you know what the HP per cylinder was on the 171 and the 271? This has been a rel education all around on this channel! Thanks for you input!

[@Wonderwrench]

@Rick Delair got any links to more info on this?

[@gilbertfranklin1537]

I don't think Phil believed that you could free up those injectors. I did, because I have seen you do that same thing several times. Must be a BGM special! 😉

[@GaryB94558]

Was a great day. You resurrected a good engine

[@earthstewardude]

Love the sound of a diesel engine. also love the sound of the Pratt & Whitney 4360 Wasp ... but the wasp will never fit in a bus.

[@manzanero2008]

It has such beautiful sound .

[@TCB-1]

"I've been shootin' blanks for 40 years..."

[@jamesstan4678]

The Detroit beast still lives

[@Wayoutthere]

That flopping driveshaft made me sweat.... :O

[@stevekiray1676]

Happened across a couple of 6-71's on GSA..brand new engines on auction site. Wish I had a project for one!

[@Snorky47]

I really enjoy watching you work.

[@SilversidesSage]

Nothing good ever follows "My second wife..." We need a q&a with Phil.

[@michigandon]

A Q&A with Phil would be Pay-Per-View worthy! I would definitely toss a couple Superchats at that.

[@markaoslo5653]

@Bill - perfect! When I was watching Scott turn his liner-puller 1/8th turn at a time, last video... I thought _ he needs a ratcheting box-end wrench, on that thing,_ Bravo! @Scott - With the rack off, why wouldn't you be able to turn it over with the starter motor (bump it every 5 - 10 seconds), when you can't get an actual 'bar' on it (instead of, one tooth at a time)? @Phil - It doesn't matter if you're shooting blanks or not; as long as you've got good aim! Cheers-

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

I didn’t want to find out if the starter didn’t work until we were ready to start. It’s such a bigger let down later. ;) i certainly didn’t want to do that. Especially because i need to make sure the engine spins freely because if a cylinder has water or something in it the starter will bend rods. Buddy wasn’t strong enough to bend rods

[@markaoslo5653]

@@BusGreaseMonkey - Got it, good point (poss H2O in cylinders, too) and, thank you!

[@markaoslo5653]

Also, my first BGM reply! 🤩 Thanks Scott!

[@AAB6432]

All Detroit diesel makes that same distinct sound.

[@kerrygleeson4409]

Just wonderful Scott fantastic job thanks for sharing 👍🇦🇺🚜

[@jeffdelano5084]

Ok good job the old man knows a lot but you know more and I know it’s hard being paichent but you are good love the channel just asking if you know about Huntington disease that’s what I’m dealing with ❤️ the channel and your sons channel keep it up keeps me going ❤️

[@captsam54]

Another Brilliant mind.. I was wondering why you weren't using a ratcheting wrench when pulling that liner the other day.. sure would have saved some time and effort.. Now you have one.. I use mine every day. SAE and Metric.. . Kudo's to Bill...!!!

[@Wonderwrench]

Thanks for the props

[@Dave-in-MD]

That output shaft flopping around scared the shit out of me.

[@troycarothers8254]

18:20 Buddy is shaking hands or glands with danger!!

[@TheMatrixgod]

time to step it up ,start working on the 92 series,great videos keep it up

[@marzsit9833]

that 6-71 ran for a long time with the airbox drains plugged, that's why the airbox is full of gunk..

[@JC-tn8zh]

Phil is awesome 😁

[@TheF250fxr]

Was waiting for that...

[@TheF250fxr]

Phil AKA Doc Brown ...

[@johnspecht72]

Scott I hope Phil understands that most of us respect him and his work. I know he saw a comment putting him down for his forklift. Phil is a gentleman and a wiseman. The fact that he outworks and is more knowledgeable than the majority of us nevermind his age is a testament to him. Nothing fancy and not arrogant, he just gets it done. Like a said before. Phil is a real Mensch!

[@Viperman200221]

Even though he said that trans was in neutral that drive line yoke was movin' pretty good!

[@heartland96a]

Be careful using your palms as hammers , I believe that can raise your chances of developing carpel tunnel .

[@jerrykorman7770]

Yup I learned that one the hard way too. Bad work habits from age 18 caught up to me by age 36

[@Wonderwrench]

@@fulloppositelock6778 me also

[@robertdavis6708]

That " Donkey Dick " yoke flopping around there made me lol. Imagine stepping in to that thing, getting hit in the Butter Cups? " Wow Eee Grandpa"!

[@FortyTwoAnswerToEverything]

Sounds healthy!

[@davidbarnsley8486]

That is one sweet engine and it’s not bolted down and it hardly shakes at all I am struggling to see which one of you have the most knowledge about these old diesels 👍👍

[@andrewkiwi1]

I noticed you used a small wrench on the hose clip. (snap-on) Blue point make a small magnetic ratchet about 3' long that takes screwdriver bits. its great for getting access to tight spots like that hose clip.

[@VW5767]

Great job as always guys!

[@keitht7546]

Great job, that none runs good ✌🏽

[@96chevydually6.5L]

Great job!👍🔧🚌

[@williamstachour4019]

These engines should still be produced for sound alone. I could listen to a recording of the sound like music.

[@Creeperboy099]

I can literally fall asleep to the sound of a Detroit genset

[@isfeldt34]

Absolutely, when I first heard one of these, what is that glorious noise! It's beautiful! It's deep and bassy, and clatter's! And of course well in typical General motors quirkiness, I've noticed that a lot of the starters used sound very unique. I always wonder, what were the engineers like who designed this engine, what did they speak like etc. There's a video on KZbin with an overview of the series 71 engine oil lubrication system. That's what it's called, apparently done by the US navy. But it's fascinating!

[@Geecomp3]

Hi Scott...old Detroit fan and subscriber. My dad was a GM coach engineer for 45 years. He passed Oct 1 2019 96 yo. I have a box of coach literature and manuals I would like to send you. Seems like you would be a good home for it. Pls let me know where to ship. Thanks. Gerry Pontiac Mi

[@matiashornos2146]

Exelente trabajo , que buen motor el GM 6-71 soy Matías de Argentina trabajo de mecánico y soy un fanático de los Detroit diese dos tiemposl y los GM dos tiempos me encanta su canal de KZbin sigan así !

[@k5ren]

Bah, there's no need to remove that drive shaft stub kids. Remember, SAFETY THIRD!!!

[@shreddder999]

I dropped the Minnesota Q&A like a hot potato when this came up!

[@777jones]

I swear, if I see the Amazon AR ad one more time...

[@billmoran3812]

I believe all of them except the Silversides have cradles, but you need a forklift to remove them.

[@robertthornhill4379]

hi good job and video bob

[@kleetus92]

19:00 yikes...you don't want to take a driveshaft to the nards...

[@vector6977]

kleetus92 you would be like Phil for sure.

[@Daniel-np8zo]

Would putting a little of ATF in the fuel filter help clean the injectors up some? I know coming up and learning under a older mechanic he used that on old tractors...

[@mike5162]

Does that engine have an aluminum block. The only 671 that I’ve ever worked on with head studs instead of head bolts was an aluminum block.

[@torant617]

Great job ! Like always 🚍

[@2000freefuel]

What is the harm in using a bit of wood, and a lump hammer to cycle the injectors?

[@altacat9702]

Pure Fun !!

[@travelingkaspersworld4096]

What year engine is that? Thanks

[@63256325N]

Thanks for the video.

[@Will_DiGiorgio]

Phil your a funny Cat...! 🤣

[@manuelalvarez2389]

Muy buen trabajo Scott

[@jackblister9326]

do you make house call i have early model gmc truck that i would love to here run

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

Yes I’m a traveling mechanic. But i only work on mechanical detroit diesel 2 strokes

[@jackblister9326]

@@BusGreaseMonkey do you come to sc if so how do i contact you to schedule appointment

[@tpcoachfix]

With that fluid drive fan and oil cooled alternator was that engine from a very late model old look transit/suburban?

[@NotHarry-er3wg]

whooa wait whom did the thumbs down and please explain why.. Just interested in your mindset. Thank you.

[@PrePaidTeam]

Brass punch injector tool? Is there a downside to using a brass punch and a hammer?

[@happytimesagain3458]

Phil would be a great candidate for CBG.

[@kevinhoober1863]

@15:24 Kelly to the rescue!

[@axeman6560]

Do the stuck injectors keep lubricated by the engine oil in normal operation?

[@irgski]

Why not use the starter motor to turn her over?

[@filipinotruckmechanic9491]

Can you teach me how to tune up that engine sir?

[@williamstachour4019]

What is it about these injectors that makes them prone to stick?

[@jeffdelano5084]

Such secrets you give

[@deathklock333]

Could you use starter to bump the engine while trying to free the injectors?

[@mischef18]

Sounds good

[@woody95124]

Success!!

[@paulwiller1903]

Can you help. I have a 471 in my boat. It runs very well but is difficult to start after it has been sitting. I think it is a fuel problem, Its like it has no fuel and it takes a lot of turning over to start. once it has started its ok. could it be something to do with the fuel return?

[@dennistully3645]

The hand is not a hammer

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

Everything can be a hammer....

[@brucefay5126]

“To a nail, every tool is a hammer.”

[@willrobbinson]

love the sound of the diesel workhorse of the world as we now it at present, but things must change now with global emissions causing climate change . BUT still love the sound of them strange ??

[@bigbandguru]

Why not steam clean the engine before starting work?

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

That’s a pretty clean engine so i don’t know what you’re complaining about.

[@chickenfizz]

10:43 using gloves again :)

[@brucehobbs1734]

chickenfizz gloves and pants!

[@siaripop7]

BGM What causes injectors to stick?

[@siaripop7]

@Rick Delair Thank you, sir!

[@nizzy1057]

hahaha PHIL! shootin blanks!

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

I was like TMI Phil... he was like fun Phil fact ;)

[@TOM-C.]

I have no knowledge whatsoever, but am mechanically inclined. Why not use some brake cleaner (or suitable cleaner) on the injectors to get rid of any buildup that may cause those injectors to stick again?

[@MrMauserb]

Brake cleaner removes the oils, not the rust.. You want to keep the oil, not the rust. And you don't want brake cleaner in your motor oil. And the injectors just need to get some oil inside.

[@jamesshanks2614]

What year is that old girl Scott? She sounds sweet.

[@user-qs2kg4pi1u]

Would it do any good to put some kind of lube on them as you move them?

[@ryanengland7974]

What kind of value does a engine like this have

[@earlgateman3755]

I'd have taken that drive shaft off.

[@AnIdiotwithaSubaru]

yayyy

[@jontisdall6248]

@@xspadharrycarey1683 @Xspad Harrycarey, two very good points well made. I heartily concur sir.

[@AnIdiotwithaSubaru]

@@xspadharrycarey1683 Or I can just comment yay because I'm happy that the video about the spare 6-71 being brought back to life it out. Not everything needs to have meaning dude.

[@okjoe5561]

@@xspadharrycarey1683 Ironically, those quotes would apply to your comment.

[@michigandon]

Guess they weren't lying when they wrote "runs good" on that loose engine!.

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

Well they also wrote that on one that was seized and that had a cracked head. That one we tried first so by the time we got to this one we did not trust the pen writer;)

[@michigandon]

Yep, I've had that happen as well.

[@HammanD152]

Watch that drive shaft stub!!

[@jasonspector5050]

like watching your videos contact me if you ever nee any help with rewiring or making wiring harness's

[@thomassherbert7572]

I would have unbolted that knee wacker!