Well the old Detroits fall into the Love 'em or Hate 'em category.
As I've stated, I'm a Love 'em guy. I have a 8v92Ti (Marine twin turbo) in parts in my back yard, and an 16v149 2200hp industrial only 400hrs, four turbos and two superchargers, from a genset in storage. (future mid-engine Peterbilt project.) So if the 71 decides to retire itself I have options. Well one option really:
MORE POWER!!!
MY 1969 PETE ON YOUR STEPDECK? SHOT IN THE DARK!!
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I love the sound of them old Detroits but unfortunately due to a condition called OCD I can't stand seeing oil leaks or puddles under my stuff.
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Solution park on a bed of woodchips.tsavory Thanks this. -
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First trk. I ever drove had a 238.. Found out they can runback words too...
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had an old Stonington dragger like this in 76 had a grey marine
the 2 bunks were either side of the engine
with all the oil leaks on a 30 year old surplus engine
a closed combined bunk/engine room I don't think the Marlboro's are the only reason I can't breathetsavory, CaptainDaveG, MJ1657 and 2 others Thank this. -
Unfortunately, experience comes from bad judgement.
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