A 2-Stroke Detroit That ...WON'T Start? 1979 GMC Cabover | #OptimusBrine

Will a 1979 GMC cabover farm truck start after sitting for 7 years? Previous owner never heard it run.
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1979 GMC Astro cabover semi-truck with a 8v92 2-stroke Detroit engine has been sitting a while... Will it start?

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[DEBOSSGARAGE]

What should we do with a 2-stroke powered cabover truck? 🤔
EDIT: We appreciate the ongoing technical discussion about low ash 40w oil being best for these engines. Interesting stuff! Maybe we'll do a follow up video on that.

[ziptiesnbiasplies]

You fellers really gotta adopt the "dual wield" Cosby sauce method! Works everytime!

[seksak]

Just a note on the old Detroit 2 smokes.
If you're going to run it under load they need straight 40 oil. Multi grades will cause piston scuffing.
Ring up Shell for a barrel of straight 40. Yes they leak as much as they burn.

[Canadiancarguy]

"Tough Times Don't Last Tough People Do" was the quote of the entire video right there How Ironic!

[willmarshall]

Did anyone remember having an engine that needed 24 volt starter and charged with a 12-14 volt alt?
It is called a "series parralle switch. Alt charged 2 sets of batt at 14 volts. When starting circuit is engaged the switch opened and released one set of batt from charging and closed switch to make 24 volt for starting. Enjoy

[WatchWesWork]

Hey Rich, you picked the one diesel engine that can't use Rotella 15W-40. Those 2 strokes need straight 40 weight "low ash" oil.

[Thermosmcjug]

These are so cool! Rotobots, OXIDIZE!

[StrangelyIronic]

I've always had an affinity for cabover designs for some reason. I'm also an Isuzu addict and have picked up a few NPR's relatively recently for the 4BD1T to resell. The truck is a solid little flatbed with sides so I've just been driving it around to pick up random stuff. It's funny how fast everyone around suddenly needs something moved when driving either the flatbed or the newer box truck. It's a whole new level of "the moment you get a truck every friend wants help moving their stuff."

[lloyd]

New drinking game, take a shot every time you change the batteries 😂😂😂

[blackterminal]

Anyone struggling with a project or goal should watch this video. You are an inspiration to never give up.

[mccryan]

11:20 can confirm that you have to wait for the truck to air up before the engine stop will work. Scared the piss outta me first time I had to reach in there and pull the rack closed by hand when I couldn't figure out why the switch in the cab wasn't working. 🤣

[DanielJaegerFilms]

4:46 and one ground going to… you know the thing 😂😂

[camshaftP]

2-strokes use straight 40w oil only, not a multi grade.

[nebraskaninkansas]

There is just something so soothing and relaxing about listening to a 2 stroke detroit diesel.

[coreybenson]

Still the most efficient way to turn diesel fuel into noise.

[Summeron]

I just love your heart for bringing the dead back to life!! Tons of people would have given up almost right away. Same here! Great job!

[nathaniellangston]

Great job keeping up with the gloves!!! Since your video where you talked about that I have been trying to wear gloves at the shop, my hands are constantly covered in 20-30 cuts and then they get filled with abrasive dust. Gloves are a bit hard to get used to though! Better than having to amputate a finger or even worse a hand because it gets infected!

[stevenbonz]

Hey Rich, your perseverance to nut out the problem on the GMC truck is why you are a Good Mechanic

[kealindailey]

All the old guys always told me to check the bunk in a cabover before tilting the cab. That way a CB ratio or somthing doesn't fall forward and break the windshield.

[tazman]

I use Shell Rotella in my car it's a old tired engine and it just loves the diesel oil and it makes me think I have good oil pressure LOL!