How to run the rack on a 2 stroke Detroit

Lets go over setting up the governor and running the rack on this inline 353n Detroit that I just put together for my Lull.
Questions? [e-mail]

[@allancrow134]

There's an old guy in my neighbourhood on Vancouver Island (Gerald Roberts) that been servicing fishing boats and logging equipment for several decades. He knows everything about Detroits. He rebuilt my 6v53 (marine series)7000 hours ago and it still runs like a clock. It's sad to think what's going to go with him. I visit him, bring him fish and run him to the grocery store when I get the chance. I gotta get up to speed on the mechanics of these awesome engines, Your vids are very helpful. Too bad Gerald isn't a KZbinr we'd all be subscribed.

[@alexojeda4278]

I'm in south bay LA County i had a retired Cat mechanic run me through a rebuilt on my fishing 8800 Cat with jackass gas starter motor Ol Ed would seat on a comfy place n walk me through the rebuild as he had his light beer. We miss those guys

[@Victorsvolkswagens]

Just curious on how many hours do you have on it until it needs overhauled? I got a 6v53 detroit im putting in my squarebody Chevy and its got 2000hrs on it allegedly

[@False_Death]

Thank you for showing us how to do this. Like you said alot of people just don't know how to work on these anymore. I'm just blessed that my dad worked on Detroits and industrial diesel engines his whole life. I need as much information as I can get so thank you sir. Have a blessed day!

[@Ol2Stroker]

Very welcome brother!

[@samazd4015]

What a magnificent machines are these old detroits

[@cattlerepairmancattlerepai9414]

I normally do not comment, but Thank You for taking the time to make this calm, focused video. You explain very well (when you are in the mood :-) )and your point that there are not a lot of people around anymore that can teach how to work on these engines is very true. I just purchased a truck with an 8v71N and will get to do the tune up in spring.

[@Ol2Stroker]

Happy to help thanks for commenting!

[@croaker4163]

Thanks for the knowledge bombs. You should definitely do more videos about this kinda stuff I'm sure for you it's common knowledge but for us that haven't been in the diesel industry like that it's solid gold. Awesome video

[@Ol2Stroker]

Thanks man! Happy to help where I can!

[@seeweezeke]

I always preferred the 2 screw racks. I miss these days, working on these machines. You really do have to get a feel for these but once you do it is fairly easy.

[@Ol2Stroker]

The 2 screws I find easier to adjust... Maybe just cuz I've done more of them.

[@tompat9166]

This was a great video showing tips that only can be gained by experience.

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

I want to do this on my 4-53 this winter, thank you for making this video!

[@lector-dogmatixsicarii1537]

"Knowledge sharing isn't prevalent" After getting the "you put the ball in the hoop" khaki pants explanation and then a speedy earful again today, I think we are in agreement.

[@RenewTheRWandBlue]

Thanks Stroker! Just got an old Clark loader with a 4-53 in it. Looking forward to making her rip!

[@maxpuppy96]

I have a friend of mine who were a bunch of truckers put a 4 53 in a ford F350 dually back in the late 70's.

[@tttco]

This was very helpful because I need to run the rack on my 453. Thanks!

[@soillife1]

Maybe do one on 🤗 How to organize your shop so that you can safely walk through it 😄😉

[@Ol2Stroker]

😂😂😂😂

[@BigBirdMechanics]

Thank you for the video 👍 great information

[@Brian-os9qj]

Good work sir

[@alexojeda4278]

So much my brother wa one of the best on Detroits built fast truc k also cummings we lost him to tobacco crazy women alcohol ive owned detroits since the 70's currently 4 4 two strokers n 1 50 series n 4 cummings 12 valves

[@pulsenpal7882]

greetings 2Stroke---not sure you got my earlier message with pic--have a crsytal medallion glass etched Detroit Diesel gold leaf I will send your way --perfect for the rear view--pulsenpal

[@Ol2Stroker]

Oh i did get that!! Ill email you in a bit

[@unorthodoxridez]

Great video

[@dropclimber1608]

Thanks. Good instructions

[@junebrooks665]

what a great vidioe thank you vey much

[@josephrodwell6643]

Nice video .

[@beaverdam3252]

Thanks for the video I have a aluminum 353 out of a gama goat I had stuck injectors I got them free an run the rack just by reading an I got it running good but I have no throttle by the throttle linkage at the governor but I can pull the valve cover off give it throttle with the rack an it throttles up fine I have no clue what the problem is thanks for any help love your videos keep them coming I try to learn any thing I can on the old Detroit's

[@Ol2Stroker]

Make sure the lever on the bottom of the governor cover is engaging the fork in the governor. Also make sure the throttle lever on top of the governor is tight and not just spinning on the shaft.

[@beaverdam3252]

@@Ol2Stroker yeah I have checked all of that another thing while the engine is running if I give it full throttle on the throttle lever it will barely throttle up but if I just hold the throttle wide open it will slowly start to rev an rpms will continue to climb slowly

[@Ol2Stroker]

Does it have an electronic or air shutdown that is stuck and trying to hold it from throttling up?

[@beaverdam3252]

@@Ol2Stroker nope it just has the throttle lever an the small lever for the shut Down the shut down lever works fine hit it an it shuts off the I can flip it the other way bump the starter an it will fire right up an idle i talked to a few other people they have no clue an call Detroit service center no help at all no one working at the Detroit shop works on 2 strokes but I do thank u alot for replying an helping I glad I found your channel

[@Ol2Stroker]

Here's what i want you to do. Remove the valve cover and start the engine. With the engine running start recording a video and operate the throttle lever on the top of the governor while videoing the rack and the rod that connects it to the gov. Upload it to you channel and send me a link. We'll get it figured out.

[@kalebhanson9808]

Thank you for the information

[@jessiedazzle]

Great video as always! However, Valve clearance .026 (twenty-six thou) ??? See factory service manual dated 1973 → Section 14.1 → Exhaust Valve Clearance Adjustment → Engines With Two-Valve Heads" → Step 5. Here it says to set it for .011... Could be a misprint. My copy of the later manual is incomplete and missing the relevant info so I can't verify the earlier copy. Thoughts?

[@Ol2Stroker]

That's for a 2 valve.

[@jessiedazzle]

@@Ol2Stroker Ah, that explains it. I'm not familiar enough with the 4-valve head to have determined that this is what you have (not knowing what to look for + lack of light). I just checked the manual and verified that the clearance setting on a 4-valve is indeed more than double what it is for a 2-valve; this is surprising. Thanks for the response. Keep it up!

[@thewanderer3624]

I have a Clark skidder with a 353 GM in it thats rebuilt . Problem with it not starting in below freezing , always have to turn on the espar engine heater for awhile .. Question .... could this be the rack is out of adjustment ?

[@dannyjones3840]

Thanks for sharing bro!!

[@TheMatrixgod]

My engine is consuming alot of oil in 24 hr run,was thinking of taking out the airbox covers and run the engine and then look at the pistons and try seeing if they are leaking oil,have you tested a engine this way?thanks

[@buddyharrington7050]

Well i finally got a 1971 eagle bus 8v71 290 hp can i turn her up and it live?

[@jasonbirch1182]

Haha! Found it....👍

[@Ol2Stroker]

Cheers bud!

[@samuelmoravec5401]

hey man could you please put what kit that is that you used for this im having a hard time finding it thanks!

[@plainandsimple1]

Hey man, I gotta ask, is it true these absolutely require straight 40w? Or can i run t6 15w-40? Because I did the oil change with t6 and then stumbled upon old forums of guys saying it'll destroy the motor. What is your take/ experience? I have a 453 in an old excavator.

[@thegeneralstrike6747]

If I were to swap a 2 stroke Detroit into my OBS F350 Sterling Rear F550 10 bolt kingpin front which Detroit would you be most comfortable slammin in it?

[@Ol2Stroker]

453t is the easiest

[@brandenprice3329]

What is the kit?

[@bryanzepp1931]

Where can I find that specialty tool set with the governor tools

[@Ol2Stroker]

Got mine from Ebay

[@TheMatrixgod]

Hi,i took your advice and disconnected the throddle delay,at first i thought i couldnt adjust it,but now im really stuck,where i did a running the rack and adjusted the governor gap,they were all off, But now puzzled as the injectors after the job,they are close to full fuel at idle,and when i push the throttle fully the injectors stay at full fuel from quarter throttle to full throttle,when i ran the rack i had the max speed,full throttle ,i backed off the buffer screw,(but i did not back off the idle screw as the manual dont mention it) so now im not sure if something is wrong, is this normal ?,does the engine start like this then it idles out on its own? the stop lever does bring the rack to no fuel but then goes right back up to almost full fuel and then when i press the throttle just a quarter full the rack is at fuel fuel,is there something wrong or is this normal?

[@Ol2Stroker]

That's definitely not right. You gotta back off the idle after u set the gap before you run the rack

[@earleclemans4836]

Your shop looks nearly as bad as mine 😅

[@josecarlosgrandinetti6195]

TOP 👏✌️😎🎱🇧🇷

[@rayneal1469]

Hi

[@pulsenpal7882]

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