"The Deuce" 2-71 Detroit Diesel Generator

Since 1986 Emerson & Matkin has been providing replacement parts, repair and rebuild services along with technical support for the EMERSON 2-71GM 12.5KW 15KW 20KW Generator sets. Whatever your needs are we can provide quick response and affordable pricing. We have every part available in new, used, repaired, rebuilt exchange or outright purchase. Visit us at www.emerson2-71gm.com.

[@aggie46]

this is the unit used for decades in railroad refrigerator cars...they're loud, they sling oil, and chug along almost forever..

[@AdvancedUSA]

I have a lot of experience with a Detroit diesels - stationary and in trucks. They are bulletproof with minimal service requirements. The side benefit of a Detroit powered generator is - no microprocessors, not even a single transistor. If a big bomb ever went off, your Detroit powered generator would start and run until it ran out of fuel.

[@charlesshirley6568]

I HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF HELPING WORK ON A 1-71 TO RESTORE IT TO RUNNING CONDITION WHEN I WORKED FOR DETROIT DIESEL IN MY YOUNGER DAYS AND STILL KNOW WHERE IT IS

[@StuffBobbyDoes]

I remember Hatch & Kirk had one on their show floor for years

[@jamesshanks2614]

Detroit stopped building the 2-71 engine years ago as they don't meet EPA specs as new engines. These are sold as is or completely rebuilt while Detroit Diesel no longer builds the engines new they still manufacture all the parts new. As originally built they ran on number 1 diesel fuel 400 gallons per car when loaded on the west coast and would still have an average of 100-150 gallons of fuel left on board when shut down. I worked for Conrail running a switcher at New England Produce Center averaging 20-40 + cars a day. These reefers replaced the old iced reefers and saved the shippers and railroads a ton of money by not requiring icing enroute. A friend of mine when I told him about the 2-71 genset purchased one in1975 from the contractor that rebuilt them for the railroad and is still using it today. His house is 45 miles from the nearest utility lines. From the first day after installation it fires up on demand only reducing fuel cost. As they advertise this is the last generator you will buy for your home. If I had a need for a generator this is what I'd buy.

[@emerson4436]

I am familiar with the 1 lunger 1-71 and you are spot on , they are awesome....every now again I see one. Thanks Jeff

[@AugustusTitus]

I randomly came across this... good idea, good product.

[@emerson4436]

We have had these last for 20 years between overhauls also. Instead of buying the Listers you need one of these. Thanks for your input. Jeff

[@nzsaltflatsracer8054]

Ex rail road refrigeration car generators, the cars were refitted with modern equipment some ten plus years ago.

[@emerson4436]

Yes these are railroad reefer units, still being used today by some of the smaller railroads.The ones that get the nice paint job are the reconditioned units and deep rebuilds.Our website explains all of this in detail and we appreciate your input. Regards Jeff

[@BaFunGool]

After being on the front line of Hurricane Sandy in running my 4k gen, wished I had one of these. Gasoline was hard to aquire and 2-71 Deuce could be hooked up to 275 gal fuel tank or 55 gal drum in maintaining days of nonstop power without heartaches. In my neck of the woods, natural gas utility was compromised via tidal waters. The Deuce three phase flexibility is a positive feature in sharing power with worthy neigbors also in subsidizing fuel costs. The all castiorn Deuce cocstruction will run under extrem adverse conditions in producing plenty of power.

[@Clapxiomatic]

Fucking shill.

[@aggie46]

absolutely true...you also need to mention that these engines have removable liners and are almost infinitely rebuildable... Mr. Kettering cooked up a very good engine..

[@dispostu1]

Pocatello, ID, eh? These are gen sets from old UPFE reefers that were purchased from UP. They gave them a nice paint job and made them more convenient electrically, but them frame and all came from a reefer for sure.

[@MetalTeamster]

Awesome genset, no doubt! I don't need one and I still want one..lol Doing some math, I do know that the 8v71 detroit produced 318 horsepower, and I think something on the order of 950 lb feet of torque. So, if a "Deuce" can be de tuned to produce 20KW , that means roughly 30 horsepower. At that rate of detuning, the 8v71 would only produce 120 hp or so, so, running at 1200 rpm , I can see where the Deuce might well run for a decade non stop without wearing out.

[@philbell7952]

Back in the 70s i seen them on really old fishing boats!

[@emerson4436]

Your research should also indicate that Mr Jeff Matkin purchased the railroad generator set business from Tim Hess the new owner of Emerson Diesel in 1995 which is now Cascade Diesel. Also Matkin has been instrumental in keeping this genset package from the becoming obsolete. It is one thing to design and build a product and another to believe in and invest millions to keep it going. Thank you. Jeff Matkin

[@emerson4436]

The "Deuce" runs at 1200 rpm and produces 36HP,generations of power!

[@emerson4436]

We have 3-71 and 4-71 Detroit 30-40-50KW. Thanks Jeff

[@MrJeep75]

Cool little generator

[@emerson4436]

yes these are rebuilt. Thanks Jeff

[@emerson4436]

@4freespeech all parts are made in the USA, fuel usage is about 1.5 GPH full load 20KW and they run well on WVO. Thanks Jeff

[@emerson4436]

We have a silencer and also a enclosure that we developed that really knocks down the noise,also with some service the oil leaks are not a problem. The enclosure will be on our website with in the next 30 days. Thanks for the input

[@copperheadmarine]

Railroad refer car generators. I ran a Witte refer generator for 20 years. 40,000 hr engine. cant get parts for it anymore. on my third Lister Petier.

[@christopherhampson265]

WOW !!! HOPE THE GUTS ARE BETTER THAN THE BRACKETS AND THE HALF A BLOW OVER 😂❤❤❤

[@AMCtilldeath]

@OldHowlingHound theres one sitting on display in the deeeetroit shop in my area

[@chechnya]

Just like to add, that for 24/7 generator power you might want to consider propane or natural gas instead of diesel.

[@wastedapathy22]

Great video! I have a bit of an unorthodox question / request; is there any way I you could post a clip of a 2-71 starting up, running for a few seconds, then shutting down? I'm a model railroader, and I'm trying to add sound to a model refrigerator car. I understand these 2-71s were the same type that ran in many of them, and I'm trying to get a good, clean sound file to manipulate and include in a chip to install in a model. Weird, I know, but any help would be appreciated!

[@RichardGoodman]

Is the 20 KW (at 1200 rpm) a 2-71? Sincerely, Richard Goodman

[@dieselheart001]

@emerson4436 WVO operation is a plus that I would want on a genset. If these can be started remotely with an "exercise option". then switch remotely to WVO when up to temp./purge back to petrodiesel before shutdown, that would be one helluva deal. Half the trick of running WVO is to have it hot enough to spray like petrodiesel. The other half is to have it dewatered and filtered very well.

[@emerson4436]

@dieselheart001 Hello sir, we have test cell reports that we are working on publishing on our website and will have a WVO kit that we are developing now.The reports will show that these are started on diesel fuel and then switched to WVO and ran at full load with absolutely no change in performance, you do switch it back to diesel prior to shutdown so you have the diesel to start on the next time. Regards Jeff

[@robby844]

obviously not new.but i hear that the rebuilds are better made with better parts.

[@Dilligent55]

Hello, nice engine. how does it work, normally in the U.S. generators turn at 3600rpm 2-poles or 1800rpm 4-poles to get the 60 Hertz, so you must have a transmission or a 6-poles generator? How many poles does the "Deuce" have?

[@StuffBobbyDoes]

These engines and the old single bearing Delco generators have been out of production for YEARS!

[@umaxen01]

Are the Honda Diesel generators available in the United States? That's the first time I have ever seen one...

[@MikeyB_1972]

umaxen01 I used to have a Hondo EB12D. 12 kW , 10KW continuous. Three cylinder. It was awesome.

[@fatcat669]

found your website - will contact u in future

[@emerson4436]

Hello are you going to be running this unit all the time or just for standby? If it's standby you might setup a co-op with your neighbors to share your power at a reasonable cost and I would bet they will putup with the noise to have power, also we have silencer options for the "The Deuce", is yours a detroit diesel? A brick enclosure works well, wood insulated like a big dog house or bales of hay or straw stacked around( I would only do this for diesel units). Hope this helps> Thanks Jeff

[@fatcat669]

can anyone tell me if its realistic to run say a 25kw deisel generator in a residental area without bothering the neighbors....?? provided the correct sound damping materials (ie. insulated shed with exhaust surrounding the genny)

[@3Mudbone1]

I am looking for two 12.5 KW which are compatible with an ATS and which can automatically start.

[@BaFunGool]

What is the exact overall weith of trailer units fenders, ie face to face,fender to fender measurement?

[@BaFunGool]

Does factory (pre wired) three phase Receptical for optional plug have four pole five wire ground? Ie, three hots and "Neutral" and Ground? Or is it three pole, four wire ground less neutral?

[@BaFunGool]

What is the exact overall weith of trailer units fenders, ie face to face,fender to fender measurement?

[@dieselheart001]

@emerson4436 WVO? Are you serious? How is performance on WVO compared to petro diesel? And does it have to start/shut down on petro diesel, like a WVO vehicle?

[@Henzzman]

I thought that the video is about someone,who made a generator out of a deuce and half engine.

[@Dieselolds]

Thats great.

[@MrMusicluv69]

Brushless generator?

[@anniejones9361]

Uh oh I gotta take a deuce now

[@JoseAntonioLuciano-ec8vp]

Preciso uma junta de cabeçote motor 2.71

[@tomohawkravenmoon4518]

what does the standard model cost start at....?

[@mikejaques6573]

Where do you get those rare 2 71s?

[@TIKIMAN198]

Will this charge my cell phone?

[@Ethan-ck6iz]

yep

[@MikeyB_1972]

TIKIMAN198 Yours and about 18,000 other ones.

[@GMC6523]

Was this video taken in 2008?

[@kmcwhq]

So are they rebuilt units or just USED and slathered with a sloppy red paint job ala- "Pittsburgh Overhaul" ? They don't look new that's for sure.

[@MrJeep75]

Rebuilt, why would you think they would just be painted

[@funone8716]

5 years later....a reply LOL

[@wildcoyote34]

I wish I had one of these ,,it sounds awesome and would fit right in with my 8V92 powered jeep J30 and 6V71 powered jeep wagoneer my farm has a large generator which my grandfather bought used in 1980 it has a cummins 4BT engine and as of my last check it has just shy of 15,000 hours on it ,,it is a 40KW 120/240V genset and only uses 1.5 gal per hour at 50% load ,,I might consider buying one of these because my generator gets run a lot and it's maintenance costs are getting high I have seen other people ask the question about the waste vegetable oil and am curious how well the detroit engines run on it cause I run my cummins and my big detroits on it and it runs good but not sure about the smaller ones and nobody seems able or willing to answer my questions,,and the GM shop can't or won't help ,,and I know Biodiesel wasn't even thought of when these were built

[@rbagel55]

wildcoyote34 YOU got an 8V92 in a Jeep? I'd like to see a picture of that. I got a 16V149 in my Smart Car!

[@wildcoyote34]

the truck is a J30 1 ton truck ,,which also has a school bus frame under it due to the 3000+ pound engine ,, it is no where near stock

[@rbagel55]

wildcoyote34 OK, thought you may have been another bullshitter-sorry.

[@wildcoyote34]

rbagel55 i try not to throw too much bullshit i built my truck before youtube even existed or i should say before i heard of it

[@rbagel55]

wildcoyote34 I imagine you had to do a lot a modifications, not only is it a 3000 pound engine, but I imagine you had to do a whole lot of mods to make it work. It's more common to see a 453 or a 6V53 in a pickup than it is a 8V92. What kinda Transmission are you running?

[@emerson4436]

the inline 2-71 detroit go up to 6-71

[@emerson4436]

@3Mudbone1 Hello Sir, we can set these up for auto start with ATS. Please email or give us a call and we can quote and answer any questions you may have. Regards Jeff Matkin

[@GMC6523]

do they still make 2-71 detroit engines

[@harrimanfox8961]

No, they stopped in the 90s or 80s

[@emerson4436]

@RichardEllisxyz We do have a nice tow package that we designed to bolt on using the existing holes, works really well. take alook at our website Thanks

[@fatcat669]

running 24/7... can the deuce safely power sensitive electronic equipment (ie. computers?) do you offer a noise silencing case for it? where are you located? thx ps about my residental question: was more curious than serious about running it in a residental area--but the genny wouldnt be used in a residental area although im still interested in silencing it to the best of my abilities due to my 24/7 needs.

[@andrewsmith9980]

Is the 1 gallon an Hour accurate? Are they still available?

[@MikeyB_1972]

I’ve heard anywhere from .75 to 1 gallon per hour.

[@marzsit9833]

even though these are 20kw units for maximum reliability they were usually run at less than 50% output, at full output they probably burn closer to 1.5-1.75 gph. still very good for a 20kw generator.

[@67tr876]

what do they go up to like 8-71 or ??

[@lowercherty]

16v71, I believe

[@kenevans3659]

The biggest 2 stroke Detroit ever produced was the 149 series. Specifically the 20v149. There was a smaller V16 and V12 variant in the 149 series as well. The 71 series engines go up to a 24v71 (essentially 2 12v71s bolted together) or the inline variant up to 6-71.

[@MrJeep75]

Cool unit for our USS LCl 713 ww2 navy ship we our restoring, care for a donation and tax right off, look us up AFMM

[@emerson4436]

We have a silencer replaces the muffler your cost $472.01 and a enclosed trailor options I can e mail pictures and price, send your email and we are located in Pocatello ,Idaho USA

[@philbell7952]

This is WW2 stuff .

[@paulschleeve5210]

Back when everything wasn't throwaway

[@basspig]

Detroit is noisy. You'd need to put in in a concrete bunker and even then it would still be audible over a large distance.

[@TIKIMAN198]

Umm its MY blow up sheep.... get it right.