Will this 60yr OLD V12 2 STROKE Detroit Dump Truck START & DRIVE out of this Quarry?

In this video, I see if I can get the 12v71 V12 Supercharged Detroit Diesel 2 Stroke powered Wabco Haulpak Dump Truck to drive out of its resting place in this quarry after it has been sitting for years after being retired from its duties more than 20 years ago. This is the third video in a series of videos on this monster and the early videos focused on will it start and will it drive forward and backwards.
This big V12 Detroit diesel is fitted with a mechanical roots style blower which can be seen on the top of the Detroit 2 stroke engine. In Australia, many folk would refer to a mechanically driven air blower device like this as a supercharger. In this application, its function however is not so much to force “boost” into the cylinder but to use the air pressure generated to help blow away exhaust gasses.
Thanks very much for watching.

[@Mun56203]

one of the reasons i love watching bruce is he actually cares about this stuff, he makes sure no dirt is going to get into anything it shouldn't, he makes sure fluids are topped off and in reasonable condition. unlike some guys who just throw a battery in, crank and spray starting fluid, good servicing goes a long way and i love watching you work on this stuff. i'm so happy to see old wally getting some love and maybe a new lease on life

[@irishauto]

I agree. I was thinking the same thing. I really appreciate it.

[@jamesogden7457]

Yep u hit the nail on the head pal ,no dirt here or there or anywhere, u wanna c Bruce wipe his ass

[@MattyEngland]

​@@jamesogden7457Fosters biday

[@jeeperzcreeperzz]

You clearly haven't ever seen other KZbin channels..lol

[@user-hi4xk1bs2o]

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[@metricstormtrooper]

Bruce, you really deserve an oil sponsorship.

[@jblob5764]

Agreed

[@vaitonl314]

I definitely get old school "bush mechanic" vibes from Bruce, fix anything with nothing

[@tommygault6298]

It's a shame to see these old pieces of machinery neglected and fall into disrepair. It's really awesome to see someone actually take the time to try and fix up a fantastic piece of machinery like this and get it running. Keep up the good work.

[@erik_dk842]

It was just parked at the end of its economical life

[@darcymunro8930]

They were the backbone of our fleet ,Does it still have a Lf 670 bypass oil filter.

[@imalec]

I've been looking for a commuter that I can park anywhere without fear of getting door dings or scratched, this seems ideal.

[@jeffdayman8183]

Very unlikely it would get towed if you were an extra minute in the post office, too! 8^)

[@walterrwrush]

If you can pull up close to a LandCruiser it makes a good step

[@gb4408]

Look how clean that Detroit is running. 20 years of sitting and its clean as amazing. Thats Detroit's for you.

[@1425race]

Fantastic work getting her to start and drive Bruce. WABCO stands for Westinghouse Air Brake Company and they were made in the US. I spent 2 years driving these for Mt Newman Mining Coy in the70s'. We used the 75 tonners as watercarts to keep the dust down on the haul roads and the production trucks were 120 ton and 200 ton Haulpaks. These were all airconditioned and noise insulated. They were WABCO diesel electric where the diesel engine drove electric motors in each wheel giving you dynamic braking turning the wheels in reverse going down a hill. The 75 tonners were not diesel electric or airconditioned just like Wally and nobody liked doing a shift in them.

[@rosewhite---]

it has a whole aquatic eco system in the body.

[@Mark-zc8tt]

I love how Bruce goes about his work as if it’s just trial and error with a bit of dumb luck thrown in, while in reality he’s a genius who’s perfected his craft over decades.

[@jamesmusisca7547]

60 bloody years old and it cranks up and goes that's tough shit

[@hulkhogan2113]

Merica

[@IdealGrain]

New favorite channel! I love the quiet, calm nature of your work and content. No shouting, no VPN and mobile game ads, just Bruce in the bush with a few tools and a cool old rusty truck doing his thing. Keep it up! More Wally for sure-would love to see that dump bed actuate!

[@FordManiac76]

Would love to see it dump! Looks like a whole swamp ecosystem is living back there

[@JapsDmz]

There's a whole civilisation living in the back of that beast 😂😂

[@SuperDriver379]

There’s a swimming pool in the bed, some minor exhaust leaks and it’s pretty much ready to get the fuel topped off and go back out in the mine, testament to how things used to be built.

[@Mojo59079]

8 hours? Nothing less than 12 hours. Love those old Jimmies. 12V71s are a gem. Ancient diesel technology. Love it.

[@SwiftGeneration]

There's something so beautiful and poetic about the slow and methodical effort to repair a neglected, forgotten machine. Each one has its own story and personality. It's always sad to scrap out an old faithful vehicle -- I'm glad you got this old guy running. As a machinist I've learned most of what I know from men with weathered hands just like yours, your experience is invaluable. Thank you for your videos and specifically for getting Wally another spin. He still has plenty of piss left in him yet, just like you. Cheers!

[@HolyCannolis]

I have decided to name my first-born Wally Wabco, in honor of this fine series.🙃

[@barney2633]

You must be joking !

[@HolyCannolis]

@@barney2633 I am joking…I have chosen the name Bruce instead 👏

[@42lookc]

That's what I call a win! Diesel Creek would lose his mind over that truck!

[@cdawg4579]

The kind of gentleman you wanna learn from and work with side by side! Solid work uncle bruce!

[@eedesign878]

Time to tip the bucket. Lots of water and plants in it.

[@NORKIE]

im not sure why i feel compasion for wally but im glad i do, its nice to see him come back to life. i have always found it strange that we feel different ways about inanimate objects but at the end of the day we are taking something thats not right and making it right again. i absolutely love him.

[@xerxes278]

Its so nice to see someone actually clean what theyre working on instead of just starting it.

[@DragonsFireMetalWorx]

Your channel came through my suggested feed because of my interest in revival of mechanical contrivances So glad to watch the first yesterday Then find the 2nd AND 3rd today?! Bruce, legendary sir...that's a ton of work to do just for the love of the work. I applaud you. I love the small details you mention as you work. I feel like an apprentice should feel. Thank you. To be honest, the way you go about things, reminds me a lot of my Dad...I miss him. So thanks Bruce. I appreciate you Mike

[@Hjerte_Verke]

First video has 1.5 million views so that definitely has something to do with it being in your feed. It’s the right kind of subject matter, a cute “little” rusty dump truck in the video thumbnail that piqued the interest of a million people, and the uncanny similarity to a toy which every man likely grew up playing with (in Tonka form painted yellow and made of steel no less). Left out in the sand box for 1-2 years those toy dump trucks of our youth ended up looking like Wally Wabco

[@HereIsMyOffer]

So tempted to scroll across to the end and see what happens, but I'm going to borrow some of Bruce's patience and watch it all properly this arvo 😂

[@latemcire8387]

Hopefully you can get it back to your place. It would be really good to see the bed tilt back and dump all the water out.

[@yourlocalrussiankid9162]

Nothing will ever beat the eargasmic sound of a 2 stroke diesel

[@helinick81]

love how you took the swamp for a spin in the back

[@heliarche]

I like seeing the patient and methodical way that Bruce wakes these machines up from sleeping for decades. Slow and easy like you're waking up a beautiful woman lying next to you in bed. This channel is a breath of fresh air. Most Will It Run guys are just throwing a hot battery and some sort of fuel tank at a vehicle that's been sitting. Then get it cranking, flood it with 5 cans of brake cleaner, rev the hell out of it on startup and go do donuts.

[@qdenistanner8811]

Your a fckn legend you should be teaching young blokes. Keep em coming legend.

[@DaveJohnsonad5nm]

I would have emptied the swimming pool in the back.

[@Th4thWiseman]

She was carrying about 5,000 litres of water in the dumper watching it splash out the back turning around on road 😁 Great work 👍

[@lowsonpearse]

Good job Uncle Brucey! You're quickly becoming a legend! Your approach and no BS attitude, your straightforward machining knowledge is so well appreciated! That story about the magnets is awesome! Real bush-mechanic stuff right there 😂😂 There are very few like you left, thanks for sharing 😁👍🇦🇺

[@PartTimeLaowai]

Impressive that decades old tyres are still holding air, although not sure I would feel too safe standing next to one. 💥

[@malerics3210]

Hey again Bruce, I absolutely love your videos, you do them without......without mucking about like some other fixing videos. Your explanations are spot on, not to much, not to little. YOu have a winning formula and keep up the great work. I always look forward to a new video from you. Mal

[@thomas4844]

Detroits are slow as two snails humping and loud as at hell at 1800 rpm, but are reliable as a sunrise till sunset. Glad you saved this one. You earned my subscription .

[@artyfhartie2269]

At Christmas parties on the farm, the boss used to carry beer cans in one of those for us thirsty workers. Fair dinkum.

[@jimmyjckjones]

So cool.. Love that high rev diesel sound! Can't wait to see what you do next. Good stuff.

[@frankschuler2867]

Hello from Detroit! I loved watching you meticulously bring this antique back to life. Great job!

[@alohathaxted]

Should have emptied out the load of plants in the back. Seen if she’ll lift the bed up.

[@lowkeygato2133]

I’m amazed she stopped smoking after you burned the water off

[@chrisdawson3026]

Young gentlemen and ladies pay attention to this amazing man! In sixty years from now the vehicles made today will have all been recycled several times But ,I’d bet that way back in the weeds you could still find a Wally waiting to be resurrected! Teach your children well!

[@billybobbych]

I love that you took the time to get this thing moving!

[@jimclarke1108]

Bit of a swamp in the back, tip it up and remove some weight

[@jamesmusisca7547]

those machines cost a lot of money and was made to last A LONG time made of tough shit

[@grahamsengineering.2532]

Ahh the old Screaming Demon, nothing beats the sound of the old two stroke GM's.

[@captainzoll3303]

wally's even got his own personal garden in the tub

[@heliarche]

Probably didn't want to run it any longer than he had to. Also might blow a line if he tried the bed.

[@AdmiralDG]

I love the fact that the dump bed has an actual swamp in it, plans and all! Bet there is even a couple frogs hahaha Habitat on wheels!

[@garynew9637]

New contender for a mad max movie!

[@bearbon2]

I noticed at 44:42 you looked into your hat before putting it on. True Australian habit to check for critters in your boots and hat to avoid nasty surprises.

[@backwoodsracer5212]

I drive CAT 793 B,C, and D model haul trucks and i can attest to the heat from the floor. I couldn't imagine driving that big old girl 13 hours a day. no ac. no radio. tough men back then! great video.

[@merockomole]

Man, I kept waiting for you to try the dump bucket hydraulics but you never did 😢

[@speedbirdconcordeBOAB]

I suspect he didn’t want to risk blowing a hydraulic line as he was out in the bush. I was waiting for that too 👍🏻Hopefully next time.

[@user-mc9vf7pd7n]

Guys that input their time and skills to bring this machines back to life are the best because they do it with all their heart and soul. I would be very happy if they are given discounts on parts, fuel, oil and nessesary fluids needed for the restoration job. They deserve it.

[@steven.h0629]

I was waiting for you to dump the water and whatever else was in there 👍😎✊

[@matthewmitchell3043]

Recently found you. Your videos are awesome. Level 10 abilities

[@geraldingram9351]

Love the video, good too see detail, awesome stuff. Gerald, NZ.

[@wjhjr1415]

Great video. Been waiting for this one. Thanks

[@Debaucherousgeek]

Can't kill an American diesel. That said hope these old master mechanics the world over have many young apprentices soaking up that knowledge.

[@RetroCaptain]

The elites are rabidly deleting everything related to keeping those reliable beasts alive. Parts getting more difficult to obtain and lubricant price stupidly high for no reason than greed. Oh the new ones are electric is what I expect to hear soon. I know more mechanics leaving the trade because of the increasing problems than entering.

[@dmindi1773]

Would have loved to see the dump work and see what came out! Nice to see some love given to the old work horse.

[@Matt_1975]

You can’t beat the sound of a Detroit

[@damkid7414]

Bob Ross of heavy machinery

[@NicholasAndre1]

If only the dealership mechanics with an $80,000 Mercedes treated it with the same care you treat this fine beast 😂

[@richardphelan8414]

I have really enjoyed these segments on getting this old piece of equipment in running condition, You had me with the fact it had a 12V 71 Detroit engine in it been in love with Detroit engines ever since I worked in a 2/71 Jimmy in a Allis Chalmers HD5 dozer ,What a sight to see the old girl is ready to go back to work will the bed lift work need to get rid water in the Bucket .A fresh coat of paint and she's ready for the auction block ,Well done Mate ,Please finish Wally properly

[@rmaltbie1]

Great work and mechanical knowledge with excellent narration. Reminded of watching and helping my father as a kid rebuild our first 42’ Willys Jeep, and generally watching all things mechanical he did as a kid. And how much I learned in a sort of mechanical intuition or engineering sense. I’ve worked on and raced a handle for cars and now at 64 years old I’m binging your videos and remembering my old man. So guess all I can say is thanks for the memories and cheers “Dad.” 👍🙌🙏💜

[@nunyabusiness4651]

Detroits make subpar power compared to modern diesels but I would doubt any would last as long, Those things literally will run forever!

[@robertjefferson8275]

Any old diesel engine makes lower power than a modern one. Modern Detroits make similar power to their competitors. I have a Series 60 with 1.3 million miles on it. It's a little tired, but runs great still.

[@vernonmatthews181]

Thanks Bruce for a very entertaining video of Wally ( Wabco ), look forward till when you get it home.😊

[@M.Godfrey]

Any video with old machinery being resurrected back to life, I’m in.

[@andrewchristiansen8311]

Thank you for keep this girl alive. This is when Detroit Diesel was great. I've lived in Detroit over a decade now & I'm proud to be here.

[@bradytenant7563]

im really hoping you restore the old beast to his former glory. i think we would all love to see a fresh coat of yellow paint and maybe a new windshield on him. Thank you by the way for making these videos, you are an artist when you work on these heavy machines👍👍

[@Hjerte_Verke]

Wally would lose all his character if that happened, along with his name scratched into the steel. "New coat of paint" is what everyone says anyway, like clockwork. I volunteer you to go down there and paint it for free....and with a brush. 😀

[@lightmare3362]

Greate job Bruce, these machines are build for the eternity. They only need a little love.

[@glennstatham960]

As a mechanic in Adelaide for the SA Highways Dept, I worked on these and drove them around. Bought to help build the South Eastern Freeway through the Adelaide Hills.

[@zonie1953]

Great job mate ! Fantastic video . The way you do a video is a pleasure for me to watch , complete and thorough . Keep it up mate. Cheers , Scott 🌵

[@georgemacdonald5282]

Quite emotional looking at the old truck risen from the dead, nice one bruce.

[@grahamrothermel5139]

Would love to see you raise the bed and dump out the marsh that's gathered in the back!

[@oleNemama]

Impressive, very methodical. I particularly like your patient tutorials, rich in wisdom. Thanks and please keep sharing, many and greetings from Kenya.

[@GMCGUY-]

I am from the United States of America 🇺🇸 the States I watch this whole video to beginning to the absolute end. Great Video geting Wally up and runing again. I said it once I will say it again. You act like a guy in his mid to late 30s not a guy in his very early 60s. I really hope you make more videos fixing up Wally that would be Awesome 👌. Great Job much love from the states 🇺🇲

[@pjgold8018]

Very cool.. That's one tough old dump truck, It's just amazing how that old 2 stroke Diesel runs - thanks for showing your skills mate

[@widuralatest]

Detroit. Best Engines ever. Change the filters, oil, battary and add some fuel, it would work even after 100 years. Cheers!

[@BloodRaven1969]

Seeing the Wally moving footage reminded me of my ancient Jeep Cherokee when I bought him out of a back yard, got him running/plated/and insured. The more he moved the better he sounded, kind of giving off the vibe my Jeep does to this day, somebody cares about me. Wonderful series on him so far and looking forward to more.

[@michaelb.42112]

They made 2 stroke V12's ??? I thought 2 strokes were only in motorbikes, and lawnmowers. How cool, and I can't wait to hear the exhaust note !

[@ivogama1161]

And Boats, And continer ships, and Petrol transport ships and generators etc!

[@user-dp3gx1ky3w]

Interesting

[@michaelb.42112]

@@user-dp3gx1ky3w I had no idea

[@michaelb.42112]

@@ivogama1161 I had no idea !

[@jamesallen712]

Old school mechanics at its finest. Nice one Bruce.

[@jacoblarsen6880]

Please do make some more videos working on this. I’d love to see it haul a load again after sitting all those years. I love how careful you are to get everything clean and tidy. It’s something most of the “will it run” car guys on KZbin don’t care about. It works for them, of course, but I prefer your approach.

[@johnoldonekanole602]

Wow what a great job you did. She was a sleep and you woke her up. Dont forget to dump the water out of the bed. MERRY CHRISTMAS from USA.

[@drewgoody2957]

I always love watching content like this when you can tell he knows what he is doing and has pride in his work he has probably forgotten more then I will ever know

[@user-ow1rt9hs9v]

She sounds excellent excellent job it sounds great get another 60 years out of it they just don't make things like that anymore something that you can really work on yourself

[@gummler_guf7707]

Great! I drove one of these Dump Trucks - an Euclid - back in 1973/74, at Cliffs Robe River Iron Associates/WA

[@lewiemcneely9143]

Looks like you might get a rigid frame and an ar-tic (Volvo) too. Nothing like those old trucks. If the shotgun door is open there is a steady wind blowing on you from the right side so it's not so bad while you're moving but you might as well learn to like the sound of a 2-cycle because that's what you'll have to deal with. I was always grinning when in an R-22 or 35, especially the 35 with the V-12. You could hear it echo all over. Tye Terex with the Cummins were #3 and a Cat was #2! Get it home and give it a good going over and greasing and it'll be a treasure! HEAVY hauler. Pedal flat on the floor and snatching gears on the Allison. Loved every day! CHEERS and Blessings! Seems like the R-50's had the V-16 in them.

[@stuartstevens472]

Relaxing and educational Brruce. 👏 Now thats a Tonka Truck

[@barrygrant2907]

Nice to see someone clean up a little before opening caps and panels. I see so many just let dirt and grime fall wherever it may go.

[@lyndseymarieburke1834]

You are a joy to watch 👍🏻 you are a very smart and great mechanic 😊

[@darploin5071]

That strainer in the transmission hasn't probably been removed since the 1970s

[@RonGyver1337]

What an amazing workhorse.

[@aserta]

9:57 kinda makes sense in that application, that the filter filters inside out. Otherwise, you'd have to clean all that muck from inside the housing as well. Not an easy proposition with a hole that small. Plus, bonus, it's easier to wash, cause you wash it from the outside in, and all the muck and juices flow a bit easier.

[@user-xu7qi8vs6x]

Wally has been waiting for you for a long time ❤

[@nohandleleft]

Even in 360p it's still a great video, maybe it'll fix itself in an hour or two. Thanks for posting sir.

[@Erichhh]

Hit reload, it will upgrade to 720p

[@nohandleleft]

@@Erichhh Thanks, it did :-)

[@peterjames448]

Amazing how good this thing sounds 😛😛👍👌 - built at a time when things were built to last, unlike today where everything is designed to fail. 😢

[@mariodouehi1284]

Good to see old trucks being brought back to life that rig is going to love every bitta attention you give it Bruce it'll last another 50 years that strainer was concreted with junk love ur videos

[@kevinjekyll1521]

What a beast, what a sound, it must have done serious work in the day, I think it needs just a little more fettling and maybe a tidy up. I would love to see something like this back to some of its former glory. I really have enjoyed this journey with you and your support crew, I'm curious where this will end... Good one.

[@limbandtreeremoval]

Museum piece/ start a rebuild fund... And some Fresh Paint

[@gregorytoddsmith9744]

Let's see him dump!

[@wheelie63]

good fun viewing ! thx Bruce ! i'm kinda disappointed you did'nt dump out the sludge in the dumper.............. kept waiting for you to.............dang.

[@supercuteguineapigs]

You, Sir, are made from some truly special material.. absolutely awesome work there, please do keep us in the loop ❤