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If this is correct, it really is a simple system. Kind of similar to a rotary engine where the rotating "piston(s)" essentially sequentially "pass by" the respective intake and exhaust "ports" in a precise fashion. Pretty neat - no valves at all if I remember correctly. Dave.

True - according to the design basics of the 2-stroke Detroit, I think the blower basically helped "clear" the spent fuel mixture and possibly introduce the fresh mix for the next cycle. I think as the piston is pushed down during the burning of the fuel, the down-traveling piston exposes the...

HMMMM - lets take this a little further - Assuming the conversion to 1600/20's, minimum distance between axle centers would have to be about 5 feet (this is probably farther than the rears center to center, but the fronts have to clear each other in a turn - could always commit to max of...

Or you could always start with a 900 series 5-ton with the wide nose tilt hood. HMMMMM. push tge cab back and insert a "band" between the hood and firewall. HMMMMM. Heck - if you are going to push the cab back, might as well add a second front axle (8x8 anyone!). HMMMMMM.

I think that dropping a Detroit into one of the 5-tons is going to have the same "radiator problems" as the M35A3's with the same "narrow nose" - course you could always jack the cab and put the radiator horizontal like the LVS and HMMVEE (sp?) and Louver the Hood! Take a lot of jacking for the...

Not my field of expertise, but it sure seems that at one time they were putting Detroits in everything - must have been pretty adaptable and fairly reliable for the day to have such a following.

Absolutely true - I wish some people would just realize how much damage (to people and things) they can be the cause of in an instant, and what a real impact (no punn intended) that can have on friends, family and (although I hate to sound petty or materialistic, but its true) in a small way...

Sadly, rorybellows, you are probably more right than not. I have cought a few online videos of the HEMTT's being abused. Don't get me wrong - I have lit up more than a few of my tires in my many years pushing the pedals. But these were MY tires - smoking the rear 4 tires or seeing just how...

Thanks Guys. Just playing around with ideas for the future if the engine in my old girl is toast. Seems like they put different versions of the 2-stroke in everything until the EPA started looking for things to keep themselves busy. Back then we didn't have to pay to have the roads...

Do we have any Detroit Diesel Gurus on here? Just wondering what the differences might be between an 8V92TA intended for a vehicle drivetrain and an 8V92TTA intended for a dedicated piece of equipment (generator, pump, etc.). I know that there is probably (almost for sure) differences in the...

I whole heartedly agree PB! If any of us could sit back and give a little thought to what this site has saved us in time and agravation (which in my world is just as good as money) as well as having some enjoyment along the way - I'll bet that it would be very easy to justify even a small...

Hi Chris, Absolutely no appologies necessary. Bottom Line - No Question. This site is an exceptional assett for anyone interested in the hobby. Please note that I referred to this as a HOBBY - although there are a few folks who have been able to blend this into a money making venture, most...

Cool older pictures - Thanks. Better than the demolition torch. Some of the guys with the heavy track layers are probably wiping off their keyboards about now - sort of like us ordinary folks seeing some nos crated engines or perfect tires!! Dave.

Looks great! Never thought about paints other than the Carc and Carc replacements. Did you have to do a "color match" to get to the 383 Green in Behr? Or is this a color that can be readily referenced by paint mixers? Great idea for when I get my project ready for the spray gun - going...

Hey PB, Love the picture and your "tag lines" at the end of your post - very very true. Dave

Sorry I didn't see your Thread before regarding your M720 Log Trailer - very good idea. From the video, looks like it may be working out OK for you. I took a M720 Dolly Set and used it to build a Christmas Parade Float (in the shape of a "Lifesize Nativity Creche/Stable"). I only use it at...

HARDCASES UNITED AGAINST IDIOCY! Don't think that would really come across right as a bumpersticker, though.

Agreed, Ron. I am no vigilante on the road - I pay too much for my work trucks and insurance and GVW plates and and and....to be wrecking it over an idiot. Hypothetical situation: Idiot makes a boner move on the road. I as an all righteous person, swerve to avoid the yahoo and in so doing...

I guess I just must be in a foul mood or something today - I am just getting a little bit tired of one more law that makes it my responsibility to negate the actions of some other idiot. I have to deal with enough of these rules on a daily basis designed to protect us from ourselves. I am a...

I understand both sides of the discussion here, but I am a little confused. Here in Michigan, we tend to have a large deer population (as probably many other areas do) and deer/car accidents are common. The current philosophy is "never try to avoid a deer in the path of your auto as you can...