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MY 1969 PETE ON YOUR STEPDECK? SHOT IN THE DARK!!

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by BIGZILLA, Mar 9, 2016.

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  1. Mar 13, 2016 #61
    BIGZILLA

    BIGZILLA Heavy Load Member

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    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!!!
     
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  3. Mar 13, 2016 #62
    AModelCat

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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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  4. Mar 13, 2016 #63
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    LMAO.
    Solution park on a bed of woodchips.
     
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  5. Mar 13, 2016 #64
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    Nothing in this world better than a diesel mechanic with OCD !!!
    Guaranteed jobe done right.
     
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  7. Mar 13, 2016 #65
    passingthru69

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    First trk. I ever drove had a 238.. Found out they can runback words too...:(
     
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  8. Mar 13, 2016 #66
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    Marine versions you choose the rotation, prt and stbd engines run opposite rotation for obvious reasons. Starters are available in rh and lh rotation.
     
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  9. Mar 13, 2016 #67
    1951 ford

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    The custom harvester I worked for had a 72 and 73 IH cabover, both with 318's. He warned me to keep the kill handle pulled out until all movement stopped. He said they would run backward if it got fuel and the engine rocked back. I just left the handle out until the next morning.
     
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  10. Mar 13, 2016 #68
    BIGZILLA

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    Face it, they just wanna run! Forwards, backwards, runaway. They aren't that picky. :D
     
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  11. Mar 13, 2016 #69
    Cranky Yankee

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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 breathe[​IMG]
     
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  12. Mar 13, 2016 #70
    BIGZILLA

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    Good judgement comes from experience!
    Unfortunately, experience comes from bad judgement.

    The lazy ones are still healthy.
     
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