NoClueJoe66

Thanks for the help guys, after sleeping in it i'm gonna pull the injectors and add some atf. Probably gonna pour oil in it from the top so it can run through all the oil valleys to help unstick anything else. Think it would be alright to use used motor oil for the moment. The oil pan has a hole in it from a chisel, "they was gonna haul it to the scrapper", still oil coming out of it. The last little bit that come out of it looked a little milky, but not bad. Gonna get some pb blaster too. I like your idea Rob, probably gonna go that route also. I already have this thing, and it's gonna run again, to go in this damn truck. I'm pretty much determined. I found some numbers on each side of the block Thermodyne, figured it would decode the year and stuff.

I believe i'll go ahead and pull the head, maybe i can just hone her out. Who knows, I wonder what rings and sleeves would be for this thing? Wouldn't bother me about it using a little oil, just not wanting to damage it really bad or wors than what it is. They said it run fine, but hasn't been run in 6 or 7 years. I'll go ahead and start tearing down tomorrow evening, we're takin the boys to see santa claus so i'll be busy. Just hoping the head bolts wont break off, and i can't find a tag on the motor. How do you run the numbers thats on the block? how would you find info i mean?

Did you do something different with your hair....lol. We had a little snow today, kinda melted right back off.

I really appreciate it thermodyne, wonder how it would be to pull the head. Just believe i might go that route, i'm so damn stubborn i don't wanna give up. I just wan't this motor to run and for it to go in this truck. Will the motor be hurt if it is stuck? I've seen people unstick gas motors, but diesel is a whole new thing to me. What i was thinking is pull the head and just go from there, but going the injector route sounds easier. I really appreciate it Thermodyne....

Anyone know how to unstick a diesel? Got it unloaded tonight, just to find out it's Fu$%*& stuck..I mean seriously i should have checked that but I was promised that it was alright, still my fault, but people that say they are your friends. If I bought it from anyone on here i could trust you guys. Not sure what to do cause i wanted this to work so bad it was unreal. Wanted to hear the 'ol detroit run so bad, but noooooo....I get the royal screwin it seems. I'm not taking it out on the family, just myself. Kinda beyond mad, at the point we're i'm gonna be a real piece of shit to deal with come tuesday. People like Tom, Rob, Thermodyne, and everyone else on here are true friends which is something you don't see anymore. Just had to vent a little, and any ideas, suggestions, or thoughts, or anything in general you guys might have please share. Not being gay or anything, but you guys ever need anything just ask, if i can't get to you i'll help the best i can, cause i feel that's how a true friend should be. I must be off now...as Otherdog would say.

When did they move Florida? Sound like you had a decent week though. Gonna just go ahead and stick with the silver bullet for awhile 'eh? I don't blame ya cause it is a nice truck. If you quit breaking the windshields in it...lol. Are they really broke though?

You couldn't of said it any better guys. "Built Mack Tough" is a statement all in it's own. You never hear "built kenworth tough" because over the years Macks have proved theirselves to be tough, reliable trucks for any job you can give them. Go to Harlan, Ky. people are still using 1st generation R-models EVERYDAY. Welcome aboard Geon glad to have ya.

I appreciate it Thermodyne, I didn't think about it till a while later but a 6v motor would be alot heavier. Hope you can venture into something like this also Scott, I found this motor on one heck of a deal and jumped on it. I bought this motor for 100.00 dollars less than a new "rebuilt" Carb would be for my flathead 6, don't get me wrong the flattie is torquey but has 20 less horsepower, motors pretty worn & I would have to spend some serious cash to get everything right. All i really have to do to the detroit is make my motor mounts, fab up a clutch linkage, wire up an alternator, few little small odds and ends, but nothing major though. Might not be fast, but should sound cool and how many old '52 fords have you seen with a detroit? I eally appreciate the help and support from everyone here. Thermodyne It appears you've been around quite a few of these motors

I haven't even checked the rotation, done forgot about these motors turnin both directions. Thanks thermodyne for the info. After thinking about it, i figured if this motor works out, then i'll run it in the truck till i find a 6v motor to stuff in her. The motormounts can't be much different right? 6v motor would be the same length as mine. Would be cool, but who knows this one could be all i need so to speak, would be cool to upgrade over time. Actually I just need to stick with he basics at the moment. Tom i'm a slow backer-upper, i might have to get you to back this thing up at high speeds for me...lol. I really appreciate everyone's help and support. Better thn the other forums i mentioned it on.....we'll as Other Dog say's I must be off

Indeed it does, thanks for the info.

We'll guys i got her home, kinda a dinky little thing but still cool. Starting to think it's a 3-71, cause all the 3-53's i've seen yet has the exhaust on the right side of the motor, mine has it on the left side. http://www.jobbersinc.com/detroitd.htm, this is a 3-71 and is pretty much identical. Any thoughts or suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Six legged turkey 'eh.....I talked to him abour 2 weeks ago, said he was fine, but haven't heard anything since

Me and him would get along great then...lol

Sorry to hear about your loss Mike, A guy I work with lost his father to cancer on the 16th of this month. Makes the holidays harder, but like you said we have god to help us through. Have a good thanksgiving and we'll keep you guys in our prayers.

Amen Brother....."Other Dog" quoting "Bulldog Man".

We appreciate the invite, but are unavailable to come up. If I didn't have to work Fri. & Sat. I would come and visit, Have to drive though I would hate to know how much plane tickets would cost

Actually there's a joke with it, but i can't remember how it fully goes. Everyone at work has been jokin about gettin their camels instead of their "Economic Stimulus Checks" or whatever....inside joke someone started i guess, kinda funny. Whenever Obama was elected wonder if someone said "Damn we're in a tight spot"....lol

Happy Thanksgiving to You and the Family Paul, I wouldn't worry about the economy though Obama's new plan is instead of Stimulus checks is giving out camel's...lol Just messin with ya bud, but I gotta go feed mine 1 for me and Amber, and a baby one for the boys....... , Have a safe one Paul

Chef-boy-R-Tom, Sounds like u made it the rest of the way in after I talked to ya. Me, Amber and the boys are coming in on the midnight flight lol....I've been tryin to watch my figure, but with all that food i don't think i could contain myself.

Happy Thanksgiving bud, and a Happy thanksgiving to everyone else. Try to have a safe one and God Bless.

I'm with them too on this, usually when i get a new vehicle "As in another toy to tinker with, work with, or just to drive" usually flush ALL fluids, check stuff grease, etc. Sometimes it slips our minds or not enough funds, but I usually run them a little then do a complete flush. Sounds like your gonna have to pull her apart. Keep us updated on it and good luck.

They are doin great Paul, the boys turn 1 on tuesday. We already had their party due to work and everything else it seemed like. Thanks for asking.

We had a little snow here last week nothin like that though. It was 12 degrees yesterday morning though, hard to start the Toyota, stayed in the 30's all day, 55 today.

A white christmas would be nice for once, but hopefully there won't be too much snow on whenever you get the b-67 out. Kinda wish I had a big enough shop for racks and such. I'm gonna get me a storage shed for the 4 wheeler, lawnmower, etc. I have one open side then half of another, but need the room for my detroit motor for the swap into the ford. Have a good one bud....

That's a fine specimen of a machine, never seen one with joysticks either. Looks like you had a good load on there. I see you didn't meet up with any more crabs..lol