Results 1 - 11 of 11 - Choose from 11 listings to find the best priced Detroit Generator Sets. DETROIT 8V92, RADIATOR, MARATHON GENERATOR (240/480). 5042, Factory Skid, Radiators, Panels, Previously a Hospital Standby, Detroit Diesel Engine Power, 24 Volt. Comes with soundproofing van and fuel tank. There is no possible way to progessivly shift a 2 stroke detroit your foot is constantly to the floor. A 8v92 is only 736 cid compared to a 400 Big Cam 855cid so you have to keep the engine revving to use the 8v92s hp because it does lack the low end torque.

Welcome to the first in a series of stories relating to famous diesel engines of the past and present. I can’t think of a better one to start with than the Detroit Diesel Series 71. The story begins back in 1938 when GM subsidary Detroit Diesel unvieled thier first product, the two stroke, inline 6 cylinder 6-71. The inline models were offered in a one, two, three, four and six cylinder variants. Anime magi season 1 episode 8 sub indo jungle full.

In 1957 V-block versions were introduced and would eventually included 6,8,12,16,24 configurations. At first glance the naming convention seems cryptic but is rather straight forward when you think about it. For example, the 6-71. The six stands for the number of cylinders, the 71 stands for the cubic displacement of each cylinder.

The 12V71 is a 12 cylinder in a V-block setup. To continue the code a T would stand for turbo charged. L or N would stand for low profile, a setup commonly used in buses. The larger of the 71 series in a V-Block configuration were usually two of the smaller setups married together our used the same set of heads allowing parts to be easily swapped. The applications of the 71 series were limitless. 6V-71 were common with bus and coach builders. 8V-71 were popular with firetruck manufactures, it is pretty difficult to find an old fire truck without an Detroit under the hood or cab.

But to really appreciated a Detroit you have to hear it, they truly have a sound all their own. So, on to the videos. 6-71 – 190 HP 12V71 – 450 HP 8V-71 – 318 HP I hope you enjoyed my novice homage to this great and long lived engine. Despite their unfailing ability to constantly leak oil you will still find fans of the 71 all across the globe. Please feel free to correct or and any relevant information by emailing eric@dailydieseldose.com or just leave a comment below. If you have a candidate for the next KYD story let me know!

Before GM made Detroit Diesels in V configuration, they married two or four 6-71’s together in”twin” or “quad” installations. I remember seeing two quad installations in the engine room of an ex US Navy inshore minesweeper. Imagine the glorious howl of two 24 cylinder powerplants at full throttle. Crack sitesi tavsiye edilen kitaplar. Makes my spine shiver! I worked on boats with 6-71 and 4-71 engines.

No matter how many cylinders, they all sounded the same to me, a nice throaty rumble at idling speed that became a uniquely soul stirring scream at 1800 rpm. I sniped a bunch of LCVPs, Mike6 boats, and Captain’s Gigs as an engineman in the U.S. Navy from 1973-1977. Motor Whale Boats too (Perkins powered).

I became really proficient at trouble shooting and rebuilding Jimmies. It was my passion at the time. I used to rebuild and pop test the injectors as well. In addition, I also operated, maintained, and took part in rebuilding one of our Fairbanks-Morse emergency generators aboard USS Coronado LPD-11. Later in life I used to drive a 238 powered White 4000 single axle tractor with a 10 sp.