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  1. J

    2 Stroke Detroit Diesel needing help

    Thank you very much to everyone with your thoughts. We're thinking this is the result of over heating although it's not confirmed yet. I'll post back when its decided for certain. Looking like its going to need some new cylinder sleeves.
  2. J

    2 Stroke Detroit Diesel needing help

    Thank you very much to everyone with your thoughts. We're thinking this is the result of over heating although it's not confirmed yet. I'll post back when its decided for certain. Looking like its going to need some new cylinder sleeves.
  3. J

    2 Stroke Detroit Diesel needing help

    Thanks to everyone for their reply, I have much information that I didn t include because I don t want to scare anyone away before really getting windy. This bus has sat for roughly 18 years until we decided to get her back on the road. We took a short trip to town to buy fuel. On return home...
  4. J

    2 Stroke Detroit Diesel needing help

    2 Stroke 671 Detroit Diesel wont turn freely! Those of you who have experience with the old 2 stroke Detroit's may have an idea of what is happening here. I own a '54 GMC Greyhound Coach refurbished into an RV, It has sat for many years with being started only infrequently notably, without...
  5. J

    Constipated -- 2 Stroke Detroit 671

    Thanks again, Tom and I'll take your advice on searching elsewhere. I appreciate your input and encouragement as this is quite perplexing to me. I am learning a lot but am entirely in the dark as to what's going on. Best wishes, John
  6. J

    Constipated -- 2 Stroke Detroit 671

    Thanks very much for your interest, Tom. Perhaps your input will spark the thoughts of others to take a stab at this also. While barring the engine it came to me that I dont know the location of the pistons while the crankshaft moves. I know the firing order is 156342 and I found TDC after...
  7. J

    Constipated -- 2 Stroke Detroit 671

    Not exactly a classic truck but pretty close. This question concerns a '54 GMC coach originally owned by Greyhound Bus Company. It's powered by a classic 2 stroke, 671 Detroit Diesel engine that I'm hoping some of you guys are familiar with. I love the engine and have great respect for it's...
  8. J

    '57 F-600 Brake Booster

    I love the detailed procedure you have replied, sounds like you know your way around. I'm quite certain you're right about getting the brakes adjusted correctly first but in the event the testing you recommend shows the booster is bad, where do you recommend I start to repair it. There are kits...
  9. J

    '57 F-600 Brake Booster

    I appreciate your thought, Tom. I think I agree with both and have looked further into the setup of the hydraulics. I intend to investigate the operation of the master cylinder on the firewall and the resulting action of the slave valve on the booster mounted on the lower frame. I wonder if both...
  10. J

    Engine stops running with ignition button release

    Sounds to me that you know exactly what you're talking about and I'm not crazy after all. With your help I think I can get this done and back on the road. Couldn't ask for a better answer and greatly appreciate your reply. You may be wore out but your brain functions as good as new. Thanks a...
  11. J

    '57 F-600 Brake Booster

    I love my old girl having owned it for about 5 years. She's all original and runs quite well with the 292 V8 with 4 barrel carb and 5 speed hi/lo transmission. Problem is that I can't trust her to stop without extreme effort. I'm certain the individual drum brakes all need adjusting but my...
  12. J

    Engine stops running with ignition button release

    Working on an IH 2504 which is an operational tractor but developed a short from a broken black #14 ga. wire under the dash panel. I have now located that hidden wire preventing the starter from turning but have not reconnected it because I don't know what it does although it is hot. I'd like...
  13. J

    Detroit 671 Won't Wake Up

    Well I can't believe it but I had a major amount of really good luck yesterday afternoon. Without having done anything at all other than check out my fuel line connections, I hit the remote start button at the rear end and she came to life. This time was a bit different though in that...
  14. J

    Detroit 671 Won't Wake Up

    Sounds like I need to first change out the fuel filters. It's been years ago and I'm thinking that they both need to be filled with fuel at the time they're attached. Also, the primer pump sure sounds like the right direction because a broken hose leaking air is very possible. I'm thinking I'll...
  15. J

    Detroit 671 Won't Wake Up

    Thanks Tom, I appreciate your input.
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