BOB DINGSDALE Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 we just got 3 12v71s with n65 injecters (456hp) if anyone interested. there on vancouver island b.c. let me know Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42409-green-leakers/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Floater Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Did they come out of a Hayes off roader or something? Just curious. I had one, 68 HDX with a 12v71 that came from Rupert Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42409-green-leakers/#findComment-309638 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB DINGSDALE Posted November 1, 2015 Author Share Posted November 1, 2015 FULLFLOATER:yes they did Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42409-green-leakers/#findComment-309665 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 well that should bring back the spotted owl!.......it wasn't old growth timber they need, .....the damn Detroit's are just too noisy!!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42409-green-leakers/#findComment-309667 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ol2Stroker Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Damn you are on the wrong coast. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42409-green-leakers/#findComment-309816 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Hmmmmm....I'm always in the market for a new anchor for my tugboat....... 1 Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42409-green-leakers/#findComment-309821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ws721 Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 An old timer once told me "You aint a real man if you cant work a Detroit." Nothing wrong with them, you just have to be smarter than the engine Quote Remember if it's got a hood it's no good! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42409-green-leakers/#findComment-309861 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 An old timer once told me "You aint a real man if you cant work a Detroit." Nothing wrong with them, you just have to be smarter than the engineMy father once told me driving something with a Detroit is like having sex with an ugly girl.....It could be good, you just don't want to be seen doing it.Also, always either smash your hand in the door, or with a ball-peen hammer, to keep your mind off the noise and smell of the engine. 1 Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42409-green-leakers/#findComment-309866 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dirtymilkman Posted November 3, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted November 3, 2015 I was always told having a Detroit is like having a 4 inch pecker. It's alright to use around home and will get the job done, but you dont go to town and show it off. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42409-green-leakers/#findComment-309874 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apple dog Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 One must never forget what a 2 stroke diesel Detroit and a green banana have in common. Neither one is worth a damn until they turn yellow. 1 Quote This is Mack country. On a quiet night you can hear a peterbilt rust away. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42409-green-leakers/#findComment-309878 Share on other sites More sharing options...
m16ty Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 You know, back when they were new, I hated the things. Loud, leaky, and just plain nasty. Now that they've become a "vintage" engine, they are starting to grow on me. Partly because they are just such a unusual design. The truth is, even though they leak oil everywhere and sound like a nest full of bumble bees, they will usually run forever. 1958 FWD, I was always told that you needed to slam your hand in the door so you would drive the truck like you were mad at it. You have to keep them old two strokes wound up tight to get any power out of them (no low end torque). That usually meant your foot to the floorboard and a lot of gear shifting. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42409-green-leakers/#findComment-309882 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ol2Stroker Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 One must never forget what a 2 stroke diesel Detroit and a green banana have in common. Neither one is worth a damn until they turn yellow.LOL!!! That's a new one for me I like that.You know, back when they were new, I hated the things. Loud, leaky, and just plain nasty. Now that they've become a "vintage" engine, they are starting to grow on me. Partly because they are just such a unusual design. The truth is, even though they leak oil everywhere and sound like a nest full of bumble bees, they will usually run forever. 1958 FWD, I was always told that you needed to slam your hand in the door so you would drive the truck like you were mad at it. You have to keep them old two strokes wound up tight to get any power out of them (no low end torque). That usually meant your foot to the floorboard and a lot of gear shifting.You know I don't really get where the oil leaking reputation comes from... Only thing I can think is the airbox drains, because all of mine are as dry if not drier than any other diesel engine that's been through my shop. They do all bleed a tiny bit out of the tubes, but they are supposed to. A canister with a vent would easily fix this if it bothered you. I'm just trying to help our national oil supply and get some back in the ground. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42409-green-leakers/#findComment-310256 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtymilkman Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 A v8 Detroit has more gaskets than a 855 Cummins has parts. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42409-green-leakers/#findComment-310282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Some of the railroads with the 567 leakers never changed the oil.Just added fresh and changed the filters Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42409-green-leakers/#findComment-310284 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I couldn't imagine actually changing all the oil on a locomotive engine! Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42409-green-leakers/#findComment-310285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 I couldn't imagine actually changing all the oil on a locomotive engine!Me either!! Although they must service them.. I remember back about 1970 when Roadway still had open top trailers we picked up a bare block (V-12 or 16??) at ALCO in Auburn NY and it weighed 28,000 pounds!!! Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42409-green-leakers/#findComment-310314 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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