Runaway 2 Stroke Detroit Diesel Engine - 1979 Chevy Semi Truck

[@Auraxium]

The pre-runaway speech was beautiful, 10/10.

[@mlh10475]

Can confirm. “It’s just a piece of shit.”

[@kellynkarr6270]

Speech was brilliant. Totally worth the wait

[@johnh.6822]

It was excellent!!! Lol

[@adco]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@badopinion]

Could not have said it any better. Encore.

[@TonySeverns-ym4by]

Ol Bastards are tougher than one may realize. In my wrenching days, Detroits were very common. And many were a pain in the recktal region. Nice video!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

I really enjoy how you rip apart the engine to figure out what caused the failure! Oh ya and your meticulous disassembly of the truck and engine! Nicely done!

[@jessecarpenter6434]

I read this before I watched. I was really expecting him to methodically think about what he was doing. Nah. Yank the motor and rip the cab off in minuts

[@L8nitedave]

You've been nominated for a Emmy in two categories. Best goodbye speech and best post-mortem.

[@ryantroyer9574]

The hands down best content creator on KZbin. No bs, no fancy giveaways, just old school ways of doing things. Love it, don’t ever change!

[@luke144]

This guy is KZbin gold!

[@wills5482]

It's old school KZbin

[@Flexin010]

Yeah! The other guys you have to have sponsor block turned on. So annoying. Not this guy!

[@donbrashsux]

Yeah this dude is king

[@robertnussberger2028]

@@Flexin010 I thought adblockers don't work in KZbin or any Google services. They're working really hard to outlaw them all over the platform.

[@michaeljoblin637]

I've loving the new starting method....but geez, if that chain breaks, lookout everything in it's path!

[@86FxBdyCpe]

I was thinking the same thing, right into his shop and a few good pieces of equipment parked at the front door.

[@StreuB1]

Its a forged link log chain. Its not breaking.

[@markandrewberry]

I was wondering if it was possible to pick up a gear when in runnaway. That would have been entertaining!

[@peterbrown6224]

@@StreuB1 It's from Acme.

[@thatranger92]

Pretty sure he did it like that cause the starter signed out

[@RadDadisRad]

Not gonna lie. I absolutely LOVE the sound of a Detroit 2 stroke.

[@Bignardo18]

Sounded like 5k rpm or more

[@mikeleschber33]

me too....it sounded great!

[@RadDadisRad]

@@Bignardo18 those straight 6L runaways are more likely in the 6k maybe 7k range of rpm’s. Lots of balance in that bottom end compared to the 8V/12V/16V engines.

[@FormulaBoat]

Yep. I have mine, and the more they blow them up, the more rare mine becomes.

[@HeyCraze]

Yeah when it's not trying to run away. I like for people to preserve these types of engines. There's not many of these relics left. the truck itself in this one is complete garbage, but the engine was salvageable.

[@vWhiz]

Surprisingly no haters saying you destroyed a perfectly working engine.

[@Wingnut353]

And yet... that is what he did.

[@bugz000]

you can set custom filters for comments now, i'll just say that much

[@bigbad3406e]

"I want to clarify something for you real quick.....This is a piece of s**t" Absolutely brilliant man. No other way it could have been said. Love the channel.

[@Wingnut353]

It was a running 671... even as a core it isn't worth less than scrap. So yeah, a waste. The truck itself clearly was a lost cause.... would have taken a lot to restore that.

[@GreatNW]

I believe that Detroit 2 strokes should be saved... In trucks that are worth saving. That thing was a piece of junk. Great show to watch and certain bit of satisfaction knowing that it still held up for anytime at all under those conditions. Always love watching how you get those darn things out of the frame.

[@johnfisher747]

“Didn’t land any troops on the beaches of Normandy” that had me rolling 🤣🤣🤣

[@cameronfrye5514]

As much as I like seeing old diesels tear themselves apart, that speech was AWESOME! Thank you for taking the time.

[@sharkyhennessey6551]

Honestly just looks like you’re having to much fun, and I’m enjoying every minute of it.

[@volvo09]

Time for a beer and some destruction

[@garyoneill8868]

I'm amazed at how well four cylinders survived after that amount of heat and WOT.

[@Projects5309]

Heat or lubrication were not the root cause of the failure with this one. It was simply metal fatigue from over revving. ☠️

[@gt4654]

Is it possible for the next runaway to setup an RPM meter??? That would be way cool!!! The thing sounds like a jet engine, ready to take off!!!

[@juanestebangalvis4248]

interesting :/

[@mintyman1968]

Or a speedometer then leave the wheels up in the air

[@supertoaster94]

So I did some bad math. I noticed the main sound frequency the engine is throwing out is about 698 Hz, or theoretically 698 exhaust pulses per second. Multiply that by 60 for pulses per minute, divide that by 6 for 6 cylinders, and you'll get about 6980 exhaust pulses per minute. And since it's a 2 stroke, that means it's 6980 RPM, and because each cylinder has a power stroke each revolution (vs every other like a 4 stroke), it sounds like a 4 stroke running at 13960 RPM. I don't think I've ever wanted diesel nascar more than right now tbh. I could be completely wrong, who knows. It feels right though.

[@GeminiWoods]

​@@supertoaster94 Love me an educated comment.

[@grabasandwich]

@@supertoaster94 My guess would be *maybe* 3k-3500 at the most

[@markp0752]

I gotta tell you. I worked on these pieces of junk many years. I often wished I could have done this many times. This was a very satisfying video! Thank you! What happens is the collets on the valves fail and then the valves fall into the cylinders.

[@markp0752]

@@boggemon33 No it has no intake valves. Just ports in the liners. It fires on every stroke

[@ami2evil]

@@markp0752 He worked on them for years, and didn't know? Impressive...

[@markp0752]

@@ami2evil two strokers!

[@ami2evil]

@@markp0752 The other guy must have deleted his comment, I can't see it..

[@johnhhinton5473]

@@ami2evil However *LOTS* of exhaust valves, which are quite capable of having a confrontation with a piston if/when the collets fall out....

[@gt4654]

Dude, we've missed you!!!

[@donlaporte2301]

I agree I was very happy to see a new video

[@kevina4764]

Seriously

[@andrewb1884]

Right tho I was beginning to wonder if he gave up on the tube

[@cliby25]

almost everyday I come and see if anything fresh uploaded

[@benjaminkerr2587]

Same

[@Josh-qm4rb]

667,010 miles on the clock!! The thing for sure served its purpose!

[@coppertone3293]

I had an injector stick on a brand new Detroit 60 series motor. Drove it from Ruse, Bulgaria to Kaiserslautern, Germany and it didn’t let go. Drained the oil when I got back and there was about 20+ gallons of fuel/oil mix in the pan

[@hankclingingsmith8707]

DONE THAT MINE TURNED OFF COMPUTER WITH 30 GALLONS IN CRANKCASE

[@hendo337]

I was stationed near Kaiserslautern on Rhine Ordinance Barracks never drank, screw or drove faster in my life. We were the people.ypur parents warned you about over there.

[@adamoneale4396]

Imagine the absolute misery of having to drive that thing, pulling a load, with the engine in the cab and the stack right behind your head. Whoever drew this one up was a either a sadist or a psychopath

[@RS-cb7nm]

Hearing that 671 run brought back bad memories. Now I will have to go to therapy.

[@voteme462]

we had a 1977 Detroit Deisel and it survived 2 runaways at 6000 rpm. it finally died last year. we pulled it apart and it had thrown a rod. (not out the block mind you.) had signs of piston/valve contact on cylinder 4 3 and 6. and a snaped valve spring on cylinder 1. but surviving two diesel runaways? that thing was a trooper

[@bread-gz3rl]

Me: that truck doesn't look that bad Me after 1:33: Holy fuck

[@TheMrDarius]

I love how you were like “no farmer wants to haul grain to the river in this. Matter of a fact there’s two farmers here. Do any of you wanna use this piece of shit to haul grain. Negative/hell no. They’re out.” Haha that’s great I love detroits but you’re right no feelings all worth the same as scrap. Keep sending it

[@zonie1953]

An ingenious way for a man to push start a truck for sure !

[@UriwaLukisa]

2 stroke engine and diesel, the best combination for engine runaway.

[@CARRIERGUY]

Hell yeah!! Welcome back! Where ya ben?

[@12345.......]

Thank you for not posting "first"

[@JustSterugglin]

I could have put that in my Prius and now you’ve just wreaked it!

[@jeffreyklaproth7794]

DUDE! GENIUS PUSH START! It comes with a key that you turn that will start the truck. You’re welcome! 🤪 We’ve missed your crazy ass! Great to see another video brother.

[@paulpierson2137]

Some people shoot off fireworks for the 4th, these boys blow up engines. Thanks for some great carnage and content. Best $10 worth of diesel I have seen used.

[@johndemeen5575]

This would give what’s her face Greta, some joy. Going out in a blaze of glory. Thanks from.St. Paul Minnesota.

[@narcissistinjurygiver2932]

i keep telling him to sneak up to her house in the middle of the night and do this same thing there

[@carlbernard4197]

​@xbug1 Kiss Greta 💋 right on the lips and I don't mean the ones on the face 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@dclfarms6204]

As a farmer looking for a cheap single screw day cab, I approve of this video. You could write it off as educational and still scrap it.

[@roydtiller78]

I love your videos so much. Your dry sense of humor keeps me rolling 😂😂. Thank you. Your rebuilds are absolutely beautiful to watch but love your work hard play hard attitude. Hope you have a great 4th.

[@donbrashsux]

Best diesel surgeon around .. period no F&@kin around here.. brilliant

[@metrickarma]

I've been putting it out into the universe for you to upload, my wishes have been granted!!

[@michielhuygelier6953]

the way you started that thing was pure genius

[@Max_ripley]

Never clicked on a video so fast before, good too see you again!

[@jackthereaper4462]

Glad to see you're still kicking, haven't heard from you in a while thought I was going to have to make a checkup call.

[@charlesferebee263]

Damn. Do you know how many new GM cars were hauled to the dealerships with those low horsepower POS. It didn't matter. When you are making Union Scale. You got paided for everything. Plus got to sleep in a motel room every night. That was one of the best jobs in a American back in the Day. Back when American was really Great. 🇺🇸👍😎

[@wadetaylor9974]

Ring compression crankcase blowby forces oil out anywhere and everywhere. Nice. Thanks.....

[@foxyloon]

At first I was thinking "Oh, what a cool truck", then saw its old and ragged out. Probably the most valuable parts of that truck are the fifth wheel hitch and what's left in the fuel tank. (With current fuel prices.) It's definitely worth more as scrap weight.

[@laa0fa502]

If it went anywhere it would be to the back of a different field, may as well get some education out of it.

[@johnhhinton5473]

@@laa0fa502 *EDUCATION*... FFS!!.... But, guess it suits the *I/Q of their hat size* mob.. D'OH!!!

[@laa0fa502]

@@johnhhinton5473 you're very fired up. I'd go to the doctor before your heart gives out big dawg

[@Adamz678]

@@laa0fa502 Fk him.

[@Charlie35C]

Man I can't believe you did that I would have taken that off your hands and restored that whole vehicle

[@crabmansteve6844]

Man I love to see it. Every time you post its a good day.

[@Ka9radio_Mobile9]

Say what you want, The engine and the truck as a hole for over 30yrs of service did a dam good job to make this far. I will be lucky if my 2022 Honda with a CVT lasts for 80 thousand miles. So many people are suffering because of the new emission (DEF) problems. Great video! Thanks

[@Ka9radio_Mobile9]

Hello! I am not on Telegram, can I E_mail you?

[@cs-gj3yf]

@@Ka9radio_Mobile9 its a scam

[@Ka9radio_Mobile9]

@@cs-gj3yf thanks

[@DieselDoc78]

Fuck yeah man! Glad to see you back. We’ve missed the hell outta ya!

[@highwolf8022]

I learned to drive TT ON A 1970 Jimmy 238 Detroit, 13 speed Spicer, twin screw. No radio, no air ride seat, no A/C. “What was that you said”. Permanent hearing loss and the paperwork to prove it. You are correct in your Junk statement. Detroit engines turned diesel fuel, and air into Noise and very little power.

[@vorsprungdurchtech]

That is AWESOME!!! I could only imagine how that sounds in person.

[@MichaelWilson-sn1yo]

Pop started various vehicles in many ways, but that chain start is a Hoot! Must have lots of faith in that chain ⛓️

[@newrad2007]

Missed your content man! Glad to see you back! Happy 4th of July!

[@nepaoutdoors8536]

Every time i thought it was gonna finally blow it didnt, just kept going. Incredible really

[@noidpizzadeath]

thank god he’s still posting. good to see ya

[@byronexley6829]

It has always amazed me at just how long it takes for one of those junk yards takes to finally give it up and DIE!!! Perfect ending YEEEESSSS

[@yohnny8839]

That’s absolutely the crazy way I ever see anyone push start a truck. Love it man. Keep up the great content

[@fish_R_stinky69]

What??

[@Leatherface123.]

My grandfather had a truck like that, 79 Bruin T/A dump truck, I loved it even though it sat until he sold it recently, This video pains me to the point of tears

[@kr1st4n]

Damn bro I feel your pain

[@billnlori3149]

Great to see you back!! Having a blast blowing up a "perfectly good antique" green grenade lol!! This one sounded pretty wild. Maybe a little sniff of propane would get a bit more RPM ha ha!!

[@mak8850]

Yous are sick that's an iconic motor and very rare I been a diesel mechanic for 20 years I wasn't Around in that Era but I know what there worth and you blew it that was a strong running motor and functional in till you let it run away

[@filmismaximus2960]

Love these videos, thanks for posting it. Amazing how long those old Detroits will run in death-mode-enabled. Impressive.

[@Mr11massa]

Very slick push start, bravo!

[@BlackBuzzzard]

Gotta be an old 16 cylinder locomotive motor sitting around nearby ready for one last go around.

[@foreclosureofadreamurbex5420]

I'm amazed the fire department isn't at your place more often. 🤣

[@frankwallace5174]

i literally laugh my ass of during ur vids because ur smart ass humor never ends. you never disappoint KT. 👍👍👍👍

[@TaisinViper]

good video I never expected to see JCB equipment used like this 🤣

[@mintyman1968]

Here comes another episode of mayhem!!! cant wait!!!

[@killerta87]

Wild to see someone blowing up running engines like this for fun. In Australia they good money for them

[@jasonhadfield1551]

This channel is amazing more runaway truck diesel content I love this stuff more tire burnouts thanks

[@DavidBrown-nd9mf]

Intro speech was absolutely spectacular. But I gotta say that piece of shit held on longer than I expected it to. Well done!

[@jeffreyneihart1614]

How about some more Cat engine builds??? Glad to see another video from you!!!! Keep them coming!!!

[@Hard_Right]

Why ? So 75 armchair mechanics can all tell him how much better they could’ve done it ??

[@samebarb9360]

@@Hard_Right thousands of us just love learning from this dude. you’ll never escape arm chair people and this guy clearly don’t give a fuck about em

[@diddlebug7241]

My uncle bowed down to this engine and the 2 stroke engines GM made. They were loud, not fuel efficient, not a lot of torque either. Their claim to fame was that the motor would run almost forever. When I told him about the 4 stroke Detroit Diesels, it was just like cussing in church to him.

[@old-trucks-nd-Coffee]

Oooh when zip ties watches this you're gonna make his day by the way you push start that thing, that is awesome! Not to mention the how dare you's ! Thanks for another unique video, like a lot of other fellas, was getting kinda worried about you.

[@twentyrothmans7308]

I thought it was Peg for the first minute or so.

[@J.Chaplin]

Hands Down, My Favorite Content on KZbin! WhistlinDiesel…who?

[@morgansword]

I seen a lot of young guys break into driving on these piles. I seen where those engines did a days work... running air compressors on drill rigs. I worked for a guy who had gambling fever, so he would drill a pit for someone, take that money and bet the horses. He would catch two or more hundred dollar place but never the big payouts. I didn't have anything better to do... he is saying if it will just bore a few more holes, I will get back on top again... I made it run and had old engine oil from other rigs changes... just kept it in oil.... I will be dipped in owl poop, that sorry engine kinda tightened up and started running good for what ever reason. I tried hard to get him to sell it while there was a dollar to be made but nope an I told him that that last engine was the last save, no more. It ran great for a few weeks... we had walked down from the pit to eat in the shade, he had left it running. I was just taking a bite of cold food (tastes better than nothing) and seen some white smoke a curling in the air... he was going to run up and try to shut it down but I just hung onto him... and just when I was about to second guess myself, that motor made the god awfullest sound and ran against the governor not more than a couple minutes and then "Bang".... no more tuning on that crap hole that left you black walking by it.

[@XUncleBossX]

Sweet story, thanks

[@SST1226]

Man! An old M&G Convoy truck. Hauling new cars to the dealership. My dad drove one of these trucks for years. I fondly remember riding in these trucks as a kid. I can remember going to the yard where there were about 30-50 of these things parked.

[@Leroys_Stuff]

I enjoy seeing runaways

[@PartTimeLaowai]

Loved the delicate and respectful autopsy of the cab and donk 😄

[@11jlang]

I enjoy these videos I’d like to see one runaway with the engine running backwards. Yes Incase someone doesn’t know a 2stroke Detroit will run backwards very easily as will some cats and Mack’s

[@Rx7man]

probably wouldn't last long since I don't think the oil pump is bidirectional and the timing would probably be off

[@kennethnevel3263]

I have had them stall out and start in reverse a few times , have to shut it down because of no oil pressure and it gets dirty air from the exhaust .

[@Rx7man]

@@kennethnevel3263 I had a Yanmar 4 stroke run backwards, but yea, shut it down before the bearings starve!

[@bobbybackpain]

I like the extra danger of pointing the truck at the shop during a solo bump start. 9/10 🤣

[@maxpuppy96]

It is amazing they run as long as they do.

[@adco]

My thought also 👍

[@tomstock2670]

Thank you for your service sir ,you let that old boy go out in style!

[@02dirtymax]

I wish he had more time/money whatever it is he needs to keep the content coming more frequently. Love the videos, keep up the good work. No fancy bullshit, no talking about some asshole sponsor, no silly giveaways, just solid quality content.

[@Green_Expedition_Drgn]

The way you started that truck was pure genius 👏 😂

[@stevenholland9984]

Awesome video sir thanks for sharing it

[@judydavenport9636]

I'd like to have seen that Chevy when it was brand new. It's definitely seen better days.

[@josh33025]

Never seen a solo bump start like that before.

[@a.j.5822]

Screw the haters, that was awesome besides it is your property do what you want with it. Thank You Sir.

[@DirectCurrent4u]

I really love the sound of a screaming two-stroke Detroit! I still think this would be a great motor for a Tesla!!! This video definitely made my weekend. Please have a safe and healthy Fourth of July!😎🇺🇸👍

[@scoieb]

Yeah! I can hear Greta’s voice “how dare you?” LOL!

[@c-barsadventures4135]

I miss my 78 Louisville so bad. This just reminded me so much of the days that screaming took away some frustration. Go no where, but make all the noise doing it.

[@brandonlove9475]

I'd say she had a few more hours of standard operating time left. Testament to the old Detroit engines 👌

[@spacenerd2782]

I love these old 2 strokes theyre good and tough engines but its pretty fun watching them get blown up not gonna lie

[@gregpanek523]

Back in the early '80s I drove a triaxle dump 1975 version of this truck. It had a 13 speed. It was worn out but like the bunny, it kept going and going. It was loud, audacious and a blast to drive. I could shift it as fast as a muncie 4 speed with a Hurst competition plus shifter! You could bury it on a mucky job site on the verge of tipping over, and it would be so twisted and bent out of shape you'd swear it was finished off for good, drag it out with some heavy equipment. and like if it was rubber, it would go right back in shape and back to work. It eventually got sold to some excavator guy that dug basements and he used it for years afterwards. The only thing the engine ever got was the oil change and filters, the occasional rack adjustment and maybe a belt or an alternator or something. A great on site truck or fine rolling town the interstate with 18-20 tons of stone in the box! (except when DOT gave it the occasional on the side of the road inspection which it didn't ever totally fail, LOL!)

[@MrEngineman69]

Loved the speech,enjoyed the video 👍🏻

[@durde15]

Maybe it's me but I come here for the run aways and the rebuilds. You're doing awesome work with the content.

[@robertshelton3796]

Hot damn I thought we'd lost you after the last video was taken down glad you're back!

[@joen2418]

Always very informative watching your videos along with the colorful use of words to describe everything. One of the best, if not the best channel for my viewing pleasure on KZbin.

[@feelinghealingfrequences7179]

do u also watch AvE he is funny

[@randomtask9643]

The way you started the truck at the beginning of the video was slick as shit. I'll have to use that technique some day.

[@kevin9c1]

Now show me a Cat or Cummins running at 2x its max HP rpm and see how many seconds it lasts.

[@thomashaley7657]

Entertainment at its finest! KT rocks!!!

[@davidvann5642]

Kt man id love to see you put out more content man your shits amazing and your very knowledgeable and could go far doing this!

[@RagingMotoRiders]

The little talk before the engine was so funny wow I love this channel

[@VikingDudee]

I always loved how them old engines sound compared to the newer stuff, It did last longer than I thought, it sounded like it was well above the red line lol

[@robertnussberger2028]

I like how it sounds like a old 70's sports car.