First start of the Detroit Diesel in the boat

In this video I bolt up the prop shaft flange and start the Detroit Diesel for the first time in the boat. Before I can do this, however, I need to connect the morse cables, fabricate a bracket for the throttle cable, supply power to the starter motor, and attach the exhaust outlet.
Once the engine starts I have trouble with it stalling due to air in the fuel lines from the boat's fuel tanks (I presume), but I'll investigate that in more detail in the next video.
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[@_bodgie]

I often find when people complain that somthing is taking too long have never actually done a job like this temsleves. All of these little jobs allways take more time than expected, keep plugging away Stu, you're on the home stretch.

[@ExilSvensk]

People live in an instant gratification mode these days. It's hard to get people to focus longer than 5 minutes.

[@johnduffy7502]

Too right!

[@davidelliott5843]

Such people should have been watching Project Binky from the start.

[@_bodgie]

@@davidelliott5843 It'll be interesting to see how long the reassembly takes them.

[@TheMadawg67]

apparently people don't know how long a job like this takes you do have a life other than the boat. And a well deserved break always helps. Great job keep up the good work.

[@redneckgearheadgarage495]

I cant imagine someone complaining about your time line. I think it's moving along nicely for a guy that's doing the lions share. If the work by yourself. Crazy. Makes me wonder if those that complain have ever done a project of this scope.

[@rodneylee4026]

Some people are impatient and have short attention spans. Life is a marathon not a race.

[@steveaustin4600]

no some people havent got a clew so just complain cause they dont understand life

[@oscargoldman85]

He is doing it so thoroughly, by the book and not cutting corners. I would (sarcastically) start calling him “the shonk”. Totally legit Aussie humour :)

[@cartouchator]

@@rodneylee4026 the marathon IS a race though. Did you mean : life is a Marathon, not a 100m sprint ?

[@rodneylee4026]

@@cartouchator Hahaha, yeah that works

[@LDeezy662]

Stu I literally just lost my shit!! When you dropped the nut and then dropped the screw and went f.... cut the video...if that isn't completely relatable to anyone that works on their own stuff then I don't know what is! You kill me man! Good stuff

[@leonbloor]

Bankhead_662 that was quality editing there, still family friendly but we all know exactly what just happened

[@cdouglas1942]

When I worked in yacht construction (65 footer) and I had to take a bunch of bolts down into the engine room, I always took a couple extra "for the bilge".

[@adam56usa]

At least it fell into the bilge. Most of my one of a kind thingys fall over board.

[@stevenvanes2928]

Bankhead_662 , are you sure that this wasn't a set up, it was too funny. 😂

[@davidelliott5843]

Magnet on a stick. Indispensable but I’m always misplacing mine. :-(

[@welchsteven]

I think this series illustrates very nicely how much effort, time , and money it takes to rebuild an old boat. Not to mention filming the whole process. If people are complaining I think they should take a good hard look at themselves and decide if they would even attempt something like this let alone be capable of the dedication required to finish it at all. I expect they well find that they are unwilling to even make the attempt. It is easier to sit at a keyboard and complain with he benefit of complete anonymity. When this boat is complete it will be done properly and last for many decades. I think that is something you can and should take great pride in.

[@Buses2Bikes]

It's ALIVE...It's ALIVE!!!! Stu...this is awesome. Treasure hunting with your own ship is finally right around the corner.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Fred!

[@waikanaebeach]

Love the chickens at the end... Great work with Detroit, always 2 steps forward, 1 back... That's just the way it goes.... It looks ultra smart for a old fishing boat...

[@Ed00032]

When you hit the starter I was sitting on the couch smiling like a kid at Christmas, major milestone, well done

[@adam56usa]

Thanks for the great video Stu. I can only imagine having to work on the motor and moving the camera around at the same time. And then all the trolls criticize how you do things. You’re are straight up guy.

[@iamtheverybestever]

Glad you had a break, we are not robots, look after yourself. That exhaust bubble though, it's like music. Beautiful.

[@nonsequitur807]

When the Detroit fired up, I smiled deeply. What a relief n a bit of motivation. Hang in there. You're on the last lap.

[@inmate666]

Oh..that great feeling you get on the first real start up.the smell of the new paint and oil burning while you crack open the first celebration beer . Congratulations .

[@kevincrosby1760]

Regarding the fuel delivery issue, double check your connections for tightness and make sure your tank is vented properly. As far as the timeline goes, the complainers wont be offshore with a dead engine watching a storm roll in. Take your time and do it right.

[@firstgan114]

So glad I didn’t watch this straightaway when the notification came through. Now that we’re in lock down over here this is the perfect time to watch it. Cheers!

[@DangarMarine]

Enoy. :)

[@aaronrepairsall]

" a suitable UN-BAFFLED muffler..." Right choice Stu! Gotta love a detroit's rumble

[@jacilynns6330]

un baffled does not mean the same as silenced muffler. They make them for narrowboats in the uk. I think its just some steelwool around the outside that somehow absorbs some of the noise with a stainless shield over that with lots of holes. Does not restrict flow at all.

[@aaronrepairsall]

@@jacilynns6330 i understand its a packed muffler it was just a joke. Tractor mufflers are un baffled as well. Baffles can cause backpressure on turbocharged engines, and 2 strokes where scavenging is required to draw air in/out

[@boooshes]

What a great moment to hear that diesel come to life and kick her into gear. Best to you from Virginia, Stu. I've been keeping up with Scott too on their new property in Tennessee.

[@DangarMarine]

Just watching his driveway grading now. :)

[@evir02w]

Cool cooks in the rain forest. My dad years ago rebuilt and marinised an old Perkins p4 diesel and I got in the way, at age 8 ...that was my job!........I'm 60 now .

[@danielfreixo179]

How I understand you, my friend... That feeling, beeing 90% done and it seems it will never end... I'm feeling the same with my boat restoration. The time, the money, it seems like nothing is getting done. But you know what? I'm doing a 12 hour shift right now, from 00 to 12:00, with the corona virus everywhere, not having the time to do anything, to finish the damn boat. So, my friend, drink a cold one, focus on one thing at a time, realize the wonderful life you have, screw all the rest and in no time you will be riding those waves. Cheers!

[@stevenwilliams9527]

Just moved to Germany for work from the States. Was working 9 hours a day and dealing with 3 kids and having to walk all over everywhere for food, etc. Ended up catching the flu and bedridden for a week. Best rest I’ve had in weeks.

[@jonoedwards4195]

@Rene Drew AHAHAHAA! The Corona HOAX. We All Should be more worried Acid Rain an Ice Age destroying Our happy Flacid Existence, hell I can't go fishing in the frozen Seas. Wakey Wakey Knumbnuts?

[@williamwoods8022]

@@jonoedwards4195 Yep the sheep wont understand what you are talking about as they listen to the constant lies coming out from the mainstream media and political parties that are all owned and controlled by the Vatican/Rothschilds/Queen etc MAFIA who want to bring in a One World Government COMMUNIST Dictatorship that George Orwell was warning about in his book 1984. Got to keep up the totally FAKE debt/austerity, terrorism, global warming/climate change, virus pandemics drivel to scare the sheep into allowing their NWO agenda come to pass. The Coronavirus is just simply the COMMON COLD and look at the dafties all over the world panicking about it. Google Paisley Expressions and the Jesus, Hitler and Wizard of Oz post on there just now exposing how we have always been getting lied to on behalf of this agenda.

[@tonipitesa5064]

I must say I so admire of your work as a mechanic

[@seanbaldeschwiler1891]

I second the comment about the 3 gpm lift pump. They don't cost a lot but bring a lot of value. You can wire it to an off-run-start keyed switch so it runs when the engine is running. It will help a lot as you try to get the air out of the system after servicing the fuel filters as well. Keep up the good work. You're closer every day.

[@gekolizzard]

Who doesnt like the sound of a diesel. Sounds good. Watching you working in the hole makes my knees and back hurt.

[@TheDecguy]

It’s alive! There’s nothing like the sound of a Detroit firing up to start the day. Good work.

[@briangay5418]

Great video, especially the swear. I am a retired 20 year US Navy Sailor and the f bomb is part of our regular vocabulary. Great work still on the boat!

[@jayterry7291]

She's really coming along skipper. Lots of little things to do but important. Make your to do lists and get ready for shake down. So good to hear her heart come to life in its proper place. Steady as she goes.

[@AC-vx3jz]

Work hardening only really happens when the material is flexing. If your throttle control flexes a 5mm thick aluminum bracket, you have way bigger problems than replacing $2 worth of scrap aluminum. I wonder if people who offer advice have ever built anything before.

[@dR1Ugz]

yeah not even close. its going to corrode to dust before anything else...

[@jacilynns6330]

actually it depends on the aluminum alloy. Some it only takes two bends at less than thirty degrees to break away.

[@ravenbarsrepairs5594]

@@jacilynns6330 Still, will a throttle bracket ever see that much load to bend it anywhere close to 30 degrees?

[@texasflysuperstar]

@Jacilynn S even if you bought the cheapest hardware store grade aluminum it would still take a lot more to break. I LOL’d so hard when I heard the work harden comment, so many steel fanboys out there.

[@rdeanbenson217]

noted the remark about making it out of steel later, good progress!

[@williamtufts3600]

I can't believe how excited I am to see someone else's boat fire up.

[@richardbohlingsr3490]

Great to hear it run and spin the prop. Your getting there.

[@Jay-ln1co]

"Found it. Ah, fu-" Oh, that hit hard. Been there so many times.

[@carllarsen]

as to those complaining it's taking you too long, i'm gonna be sad when you're done. i've enjoyed this build.

[@glenbaker5311]

God forbid that a man mite do something the way he wants to do it or at the speed that pleases himself,,, keep up the good work and Thxs again for the videos,,, I like them just the way they are,,, Thxs again, gb

[@billiondollardan]

No kidding!

[@makeitwork583]

Amen brother.

[@mhn3773]

This may sound strange. I find your videos lately to be the only ones I actually watch. Most videos i put on and do something at the same time. I am really enjoying the trawler updates. Thanks.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, glad you've been enjoying.

[@scottmcintosh2988]

We pulled a 671 detroit diesel from an old brockway big rig rebuilt it top and bottom end placed it in a 175 Michigan loader adding an extra two hundred horsepower supercharged clockwise engine . Did it have a big bucket as it overloaded trailor dumps with two scoops . Ran great for years and years !

[@MrGomjabber]

It's not funny, not even a little bit, but I laughed when the the nylon washers went deep. It was just a perfect example of every project I have ever done. Love your vids, enjoying the progress. Keep it up.

[@bobjoncas2814]

...congrats on the firing up of your power plant..it helps to stop and smell the roses every once in a while...great vid..

[@thatoneguy6725]

Diesel*

[@officialgearhead6736]

Rick D here (name/channel change)I haven’t been here as long as most have but I’ve been here since about 40,000 subscribers. All stated when I looked up impeller how videos. Got hooked on the green machine project, binged as many other of your videos as I possibly could (pretty sure I’ve goresn through 90%) and have been watching every week since. You do such a great job with your videos and even tho personally I’m not a huge trawler fan I still can’t wait for the new video each week. Keep up the great work and thank you for the content. You have a gift sir

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. I appreciate you watching along all this time. :)

[@AM-ni3sz]

Watching this again after watching the second rebuild. Im no doctor, but she sounds better the second time around.

[@janhjorth965]

Love your pace. Also love to hear some of your deliberations leading up to decisions about one or the other technical solutions. Soldier on. From Denmark with love.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Jan!

[@erickeasling4756]

just a note to say love the videos I have been watching from the beginning, and also the chickens at the end are always welcome form my pint of view lol. keep up the good work.

[@johnlong5343]

You have the best videos the only channel I watch every episode all the way threw. I don’t care if it takes 100 more videos let’s do this 👍

[@bradg8251]

Maybe put a label stating 19mm wrench on the shelf where it is stored because it is tucked halfway hidden.

[@alexjohn9950]

That 19mm spanner is gonna be his version of the famous 10mm socket placed there once never to be seen again 😂😂

[@rododonnell9783]

That 19mm spanner will be the most used tool on the boat, finding that sweet spot between dripping too much and too slowly will be a never ending task. I am predicting that a future project will be called "Changing the stern gland seal for a mechanical seal"

[@handsonwithblg4949]

Making due with the three hands we've got . It's always the one in the middle that drops everything after 12 beers for me . When I wake up the next day the middle hand is nowhere to be found . LOL Great Job Man working all of that by yourself ! Beers needed for sure on this occasion !👍👍👍

[@evervigilant]

Greetings from west coast Canada. Well there you go Stu, that should shut a lot of people up. Well done man I am surprisingly really excited for you. It is kind of weird to think there all people all over the planet pumping out positive energy to you. Best of luck to you.

[@davidwoods4366]

Aweesome I knew it would start Stu especially after you had 3 pigeon eggs for breakfast.I imagine you are very happy now

[@andrewtaylor9615]

So glad the prop turned. Great work.

[@steverichardson6920]

I can relate to hitting the wall......I built a boat under my carport, at one point I thought easier to get a cup of petrol and a box of matches. Took a few weeks off and then made a pact with myself to do one task a day on the boat even if it was cut a piece of ply or lay one area of glass. That did the job, finished the boat after 3.5 years and put many hours happily fishing on it.

[@jumpleadsx2]

Im really looking forward to seeing you motoring around the bay

[@imo8628]

As they say "slowly; slowly catchy monkey". well done Stu, should be a great relief for you to hear that Detroit ticking over in the boat. I, for one, am enjoying watching it all slowly advancing to completion and it will take as long as it takes, thanks for sharing cheers buddy

[@donfinlayson7887]

Congrats Stu! The moment you started the motor. That is a big step.

[@nuggetwv5302]

I've ran into the low fuel supply issue before. I like putting a 2 to 3 psi electric fuel pump in the line when you have multiple pre filters on an older system. I would say it is air, but it would also fix flow issue you were talking about addressing later. Congratulations on the first start up in the boat. That deserves a beer!

[@Br3no94]

Absolutely lost it at dropping the nyloc twice Hahahaha boy have I done that before with the same reaction and more expletives. Love the work Stu

[@ronobrien5726]

there is pipe plug at the ends of the fuel rail in the head, which you can prime with a pump oil can filled with diesel. you have to fabricate an adapter on the oil can to fit the pipe thread. makes fuel system prime much easier.

[@edgarrow3027]

It's been a pleasure to watch the transformation of this vessel from a worn down and tired hulk to something truly remarkable. I know there is plenty more things that need to be done, but you can see that the light at the end of the tunnel is within sight. I enjoy watching the progress every week and know that this a labor of love. I hope this boat gives you many years of service and enjoyment.

[@tonysargent1699]

Stu, I was as happy as you looked after first start up! Actually, I couldn't tell how happy you must have been from your facial expression, but I am rooting for you all the same. Nice video as usual, thanks for sharing.

[@atlithors8766]

I’m seriously impressed how nicely the old lady runs - really sounded nicely. Keep up the good work and looking forward for the first run up or down the river 😊

[@lucodomares5067]

Great stuff Stu, Don't listen to the whiners - your channel is funny and entertaining and really informative. Keep up the great work!

[@GlenS123]

Your timeline is just fine, keep going forward! 😃

[@adamr9600]

Keep up the good work stu. Good things come to those who wait.

[@rh2600]

17:30 - 18:00 is the most honest and relatable content in the history of KZbin.

[@tonyhill5418]

I love the way a Detroit Diesel sounds.

[@DangarMarine]

Me too!

[@AlisonFort]

Three eggs and a running engine - made my day Stu!

[@micknoname6466]

I can’t quite put my finger on what it is that makes your channel so easy to watch, but it’s 1.10am and i was just about to hit the sack after finishing a 90 hour work week when I saw you’d dropped a new video 🤓 I guess another 30 minutes won’t hurt 😎

[@joecucch8261]

God help me I do love the drone of a diesel inboard on a boat. Stu you are a tall glass of cool water on a hot day !!

[@chrisrainville976]

Congratulations on getting the engine running! That is a major milestone!

[@MichaelPMc]

Congratulations, Nothing quite the same feeling as first start after all the time and hard work.

[@jshrawder49]

So nice to hear it running in your boat!! Well done!

[@andyrecord]

Take your time Stu! This is a great project for us to watch and enjoy with you. There is no rush from our end!

[@stevepaterson2617]

Hey Stu just a quick hint from an old exhaust fitter about the maniseal i loosen the lid and squeeze it until the air comes out then rub it between your hands, this also adds a bit of heat as you mix it cheers Steve

[@Will_Russell]

Man, I could feel your pain when you dropped those parts into the bilge, that’s the worst feeling in the world!

[@Kypreos01]

lmao same. and it never only happens once. it happens just enough time to make you rage. no more no less haha

[@YellowPinkie]

Good on you Stu. I've been with you the whole journey; you get it done when you bloody well get it done. No rush. Time, money and motivation all factor in.

[@grosseileracingteam]

Congrats on the first start Stu. Sounds great. Always gonna be bugs to be worked out. Thanks for taking us along on your awesome build.

[@bassmith448bassist5]

That's a tidy engine room you're building there. Love the Capt. Cousteau print in the bridge. I spent many hours as a wee sprouge watching his undersea adventures. Fair winds and following seas mate.

[@jamesward3153]

You can thank Scott Crosby for me watching your channel. Bus Grease Monkey is awesome. Loving the progress.

[@mrgarconjimmenald3821]

Watching you with the exhaust pipe and remembering the transmission removal from the engine. I solved some of the frustration of working alone by creating a whole mess of bolts that are long enough to have a un-threaded bit of a couple of inches with the heads cut off and a slotted screw cut in. then I can screw two in and slide the part off or on with support without having to have 3 arms. Great bunch of videos.

[@ladydi4runner]

Aussie Trawler Porn! Now available w Detroit Diesel Audio! The moment we’ve ALL been waiting for. Thank you and Congratulations Stu. Whatta Thrill to hear that engine come to Life. Can’t even imagine the feeling of satisfaction you must’ve felt. Good on ya! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, can't wait to get to the point of dropping the mooring now. :)

[@freekolafdegroot2776]

Congrats on your first start and progress!

[@rogerbayzand4455]

Congratulations Stu, nice to hear it running in the boat.

[@zetacon4]

I am so pleased! You are succeeding so well. I appreciate all your hard work and stress finishing up these last annoying details. It was so gratifying hearing that diesel running so solidly. That was the sound my ears were longing to hear! I am so excited now. All the months of hard work and tired muscles are finally paying off. Congrats! Much love and well wising for you.

[@2CabrasLocas]

Impressive how quick it started and how smoothly it ran. Purred like a kitten!

[@DangarMarine]

Yes, these Detroits fire up very quickly.

[@jackpatteeuw9244]

Progress is progress, no matter how small !

[@ryananey7626]

Boy that Detroit sounded good! Great session, thank you!

[@jimh.5286]

By the time that aluminum bracket has "work hardened" and cracked, a steel bracket will probably already have rusted and cracked.

[@lsswappedcessna]

IT LIVES! This old fishing trawler has come so far from what it was when you first got a hold of it. I hope it serves you well, or whoever you decide to sell it to. I think you should keep it though, all the backbreaking work you've done, you deserve to enjoy it! And take your time. Stuff like this isn't easy work, if they were in your position they might understand that.

[@DangarMarine]

Definitely planning to keep it. :)

[@lsswappedcessna]

@@DangarMarine Glad to hear! Any plans on what you'll use it for if not just fishing?

[@lsswappedcessna]

@My Account I have watched past episodes (since the first, actually), but I must've missed the one where he discussed his plans for Renko. YT notifications haven't been too reliable for me for some reasons.

[@lsswappedcessna]

@My Account Sounds like a good way to use it.

[@new.handle]

Congrats Stu on this big milestone into your project. It's so nice to see progress you've achieved, knowing how hard it was to get to this point. Keep it up, mate.

[@LeytonC]

Fantastic!! Great to see how easy the start was as well. Certainly getting things sorted now. Who cares how long it takes, you work at your speed and get the job done properly.

[@swoop6543]

Love the work that has been done Stu sounds great

[@MikeM-of2if]

Awesome! So glad you were able to start it up! I'm sure you are really looking forward to wrapping up this project. Kind of a sad day though for all of your viewers, it has been such a great journey you have taken us on! Really looking forward to what you are going to be using it for! Great job, stay well! Cheers!

[@MrTommyboy357]

Nice to see the Detroit running in boat!

[@adriansaggin3054]

Daffy is definitely queen of the roost!

[@DangarMarine]

She certainly is top of the pecking order!

[@amascia8327]

Congrats ! ! ! PS: The really good thing about steel comes when you decide to stretch the boat 2 or 3 meters... easy.

[@DangarMarine]

Yes, I have been seriously thinking about that. It will never bet. A big boat but a few extra metres would make a huge difference.

[@amascia8327]

@@DangarMarine Well, you know the boat inside-out so you'd know if it's worth it. Plus, the technology for design Is advancing phenomaly fast: photogrammetry for example m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5aQdGCFhKumjpo And 3D design software... Regards, A Mascia

[@MargaretLeber]

Congratulations for getting to this milestone! We're all pulling for you!

[@peterjg1952]

A really big moment - the Detroit is ticking over - fantastic!!. Take all the time in the world to do things well Stu - it's your boat!

[@RoadhogRNA]

Great Job Stu!!! Proud to finally hear that Detroit roar to life!!!!

[@SquidoftheD]

The light at the end of the endless tunnel has shown itself in all its glory, be aware dont look it at for to long it can cause temporary blindness so it suggested to keep your head down and moving with brief intervals of contemplation and thinking how nice it will be to of the tunnel. Hats of to you mate, mammoth project.

[@paullewis6612]

As long as the install is done correctly, so what if it takes a little longer to do than the “experts” would do. I think you are doing an excellent job on your own. WELL DONE.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Paul. Yes, the experts definitely do these jobs faster, but you can definitely get there in the end going the DIY route, it just might mean making a few changes along the way as you learn what works and what doesn't work.

[@clintmullins4406]

So satisfying to hear this run again. Great work Stu!

[@hudsonhawk0016]

My head opened up and a volcano came out when you dropped it bolt into the bilge. It was as though i did it. I have done this so many times I lost count. Looking good though mate!

[@thomasharkless9312]

Trawler pixies! Love it. Let me know when they show up.

[@jesteronetime]

Congratulations on another milestone Stu. Keep plodding on bloke.cheers

[@georgelewis8904]

That was good to see, all looks good painted engine, engine bay,well done

[@Stoutguy]

Awesome to hear the engine fire up stu! What an achievement, good to hear that the prop shaft spun as it should. Glad you had some time off aswell, you needed it! No one that matters wants you to change anything you do, we subscribed because we like watching stu do things stus way. Keep it up mate! Loving the content👍