Detroit Diesels

[sonofstrat]

I have not been to this site after the other blog page changed and just putting in my two cents worth of info. If any of you Uniflite owners that need info on your Detroit engines feel free to e-mail at sonofstrat @ shaw.ca  or here. Being a retired diesel engine tech and instructor I can usually come up with the answer to any problems with your engines. There seems to be a lack of technicians that know how to repair these thing properly and how to tune them up as times have changed and the electronic engines are taking over. I will have a tune up video for these engines in the near future and will be available as a download from my website in the fall.

[David Oates]

Thanks Roger,  I am one of those that always needs your help.  Good to see you back on unifliteworld.
DavidO

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From: sonofstrat <sonof...@shaw.ca>
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Sent: Fri, August 24, 2012 7:57:33 AM
Subject: [UnifliteWorld] Detroit Diesels

I have not been to this site after the other blog page changed and just putting in my two cents worth of info. If any of you Uniflite owners that need info on your Detroit engines feel free to e-mail at sonofstrat @ shaw.ca  or here. Being a retired diesel engine tech and instructor I can usually come up with the answer to any problems with your engines. There seems to be a lack of technicians that know how to repair these thing properly and how to tune them up as times have changed and the electronic engines are taking over. I will have a tune up video for these engines in the near future and will be available as a download from my website in the fall.

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[william bradley]

Roger,  Darn I have twin Volvo Tamd70c's but a diesel is a diesel. And a Diesel engine tech is a good find. Hope NOT to need your help but it's comforting to know your out there!

Capt Bill

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Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2012 11:21:15 -0700
From: oate...@pacbell.net
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[Den]

On Friday, August 24, 2012 7:57:29 AM UTC-7, sonofstrat wrote:

I have not been to this site after the other blog page changed and just putting in my two cents worth of info. If any of you Uniflite owners that need info on your Detroit engines feel free to e-mail at sonofstrat @ shaw.ca  or here.

Hi:
  I have a couple on 6-71 in my 48YF,  densnet.net   Had Port running, but Starboard has stuck valves, and a broken bridge post. I am lookin at a head pull, aren't I ? About 200 lbs??

[euskad...@yahoo.com]

Thanks. Cant wait for the video. May need to call on your expertise soon. My uni is a bit small for the detroits but i am rebuilding a big compressor at work powered by a 6-71.  I have rebuilt many a mopar and cummins but never one of these.

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[ROGER YOUNG]

Be careful on assembly and assembling piston and liners as they can be tempermentle. Get advice and a manual as it will help. to some degree.

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From: "euskad...@yahoo.com" <euskad...@yahoo.com>
Date: Saturday, August 25, 2012 1:16 pm
Subject: RE: [UnifliteWorld] Detroit Diesels
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> Thanks. Cant wait for the video. May need to call on your
> expertise soon. My uni is a bit small for the detroits but i am
> rebuilding a big compressor at work powered by a 6-71.  I
> have rebuilt many a mopar and cummins but never one of these.
>
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid
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> From: william bradley <wab...@hotmail.com>
> To: unifli...@googlegroups.com
> Sent: Sat, Aug 25, 2012 00:35:46 GMT+00:00
> Subject: RE: [UnifliteWorld] Detroit Diesels
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>
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> Roger,  Darn I have twin Volvo Tamd70c's but a diesel is a
> diesel. And a Diesel engine tech is a good find. Hope NOT to
> need your help but it's comforting to know your out there!Capt
> BillWhat A Life 38C
>

> Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2012 11:21:15 -0700
> From: oate...@pacbell.net
> Subject: Re: [UnifliteWorld] Detroit Diesels
> To: unifli...@googlegroups.com
>
> Thanks Roger,  I am one of those that always needs your
> help.  Good to see you back on unifliteworld.
> DavidO
>

> From: sonofstrat <sonof...@shaw.ca>
> To: unifli...@googlegroups.com
> Sent: Fri, August 24, 2012 7:57:33 AM
> Subject: [UnifliteWorld] Detroit Diesels
>
>
> I have not been to this site after the other blog page changed
> and just putting in my two cents worth of info. If any of you
> Uniflite owners that need info on your Detroit engines feel free
> to e-mail at sonofstrat @ shaw.ca  or here. Being a retired
> diesel engine tech and instructor I can usually come up with the
> answer to any problems with your engines. There seems to be a
> lack of technicians that know how to repair these thing properly
> and how to tune them up as times have changed and the electronic
> engines are taking over. I will have a tune up video for these
> engines in the near future and will be available as a download
> from my website in the fall.
>
>
>
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[ROGER YOUNG]

Yes you are and a head service. Change the valve springs, valves, valve seats and guides as this will cause grief if the head is not serviced properly. Also change the injector tubes as the o-rings under the injector tubes get hard a like to leak coolant which Detroits do not like in the base. If you can afford to have the head serviced as I have suggested you will have very little problems in the future. Have a look at the pistons and liners as well and make a decision if they need replacing. It is hard to tell someone to spend their hard earned dollars but once the head is off it doesn't hurt to look further. How many hours and how old is the engine. I am only giving you what I think should be done to avoid any issues you might have later. Having overhauled around about 30 of these engines you understand them and know their weak points. Just some old fashioned advice.

Roger

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[ROGER YOUNG]

Capt. Bill: These are good engines. Keep a yearly valve set in mind and regular oil and fuel filter change and these engines will last a long time.

Roger

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From: william bradley <wab...@hotmail.com>
Date: Friday, August 24, 2012 5:35 pm
Subject: RE: [UnifliteWorld] Detroit Diesels
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> Roger,  Darn I have twin Volvo Tamd70c's but a diesel is a
> diesel. And a Diesel engine tech is a good find. Hope NOT to

> need your help but it's comforting to know your out there!Capt
> BillWhat A Life 38C
>

> Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2012 11:21:15 -0700
> From: oate...@pacbell.net
> Subject: Re: [UnifliteWorld] Detroit Diesels
> To: unifli...@googlegroups.com
>
> Thanks Roger,  I am one of those that always needs your
> help.  Good to see you back on unifliteworld.
> DavidO
>

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[Den]

Thanks,  Yep have the service manuals.

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