On our MC8 the starter went bad and I replaced it with a 39MT gear reduction 11 tooth starter that made a huge difference in it starting, It was lighter and spun it over faster. You got a gem of a coach! Thanks for the video!
Wait longer and let it rest. It is super easy to smoke that 24 V starter. Also remember You are dealing with call diesel fuel and cold iron the pistons and rings have shrunk in the cylinder. Give them a chance to warm up and expand and return to full compression before you dump fuel on them with the throttle
Ok so I understand you were going for an effect in this video. You may want to just let the motor stumble until it catches up with itself when it first starts . As opposed to revving it up so abruptly. Leave a litre of Rotella T4 out in the cold all night and try to pour it in the morning. That’s what your Detroit is trying to pump when you first get it going. Let it idle it’s ok to let it run rough till it starts firing on all six .
At work (transit agency) our wash track staff & mechanics always floor it as soon as it’s done cranking in order to get the air tanks filled up ASAP… My heart brakes a little every time I hear it. Which is multiple times a day. 😫 Then they wonder why the engines having issues and pissing oil & coolant everywhere. Man idk?!?! o.0 Sure the 6V92 sounds brilliant @ red line, but lord it ain’t meant to do this when it’s cold. Same goes for our cummins or any ICE for that fact.
No oh no no no they have to do that if a big diesel engine does a start like that you Florida gas to make it run ruled in life and you keep your foot down on it until it’s awake otherwise You really are gonna fuck your engine up.
You've got some great batteries! ;) I had the same struggle with 671s, (1940s vintage) in a workboat I used to own. Every once in a while I'd break out the ether, but I tried not to if I didn't have to.
That bus must have been used in the woods of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. If it was summer, that would be a great Mosquito killer. And much appreciated in the North woods. I Drove for Greyhound out of Chicago.
Mines pretty cranky in the cold & snow as well. The block heater is a huge help, but I also need to swap out the group 31 batteries my Ex-Greyhound 102-A3 came with for proper 8D batteries. Warm and hot days no problem. Cold...big problem.
Great bus! What’s the transmission? Can you please do a super long driving video of this bus? I want to hear nothing but the Detroit music! Please let me know ASAP.
My 6v92ta has to idle a little while before it starts to run on all 6 cylinders. I would never abuse it by reving it before it is smoothly running and has idled for at least 5 minutes. But then, maybe you are loaded and do not mind rebuilding it.
No not on big truck engines new or old . Imagine how big the glow plugs would need to be to pre heat a 15 liter or nearly 1000 cubic inch motor. It is actually acceptable and was common practice to give these two stroke Detroit’s a little shot of ether to get them started in the severe cold . Also the new computer controlled engines actually start really well in the severe cold because the computer meters just the right amount of fuel to facilitate an efficient clean low effort start .
Some have grid heaters though, a device which heats up the intake air to aid starting in very cold temperatures. If I'm not mistaken the early 34 series Cat engines with pre combustion heads have glow plugs, but other than that I know none.
Hello there, could I use a part of your video for my cold-starting compilation? of course I put a link to your original video in the description, increasing the original’s popularity too. Thank you for answer in advance :) Man that Detroit sound...!!! Is that the blower we can hear whining?
Hey there, sure go ahead :) I’ve been mocked a lot for this video but I took it specifically to get the algorithm working with some negative feedback which worked haha Excited to see your end result!
I bought mine in 2022 and paid 5500 for it and drove it home. Seen some runner drivers go as low as 2000 but it depends on the sellers situation. People buy these and then figure out they dont have a place to park them or how much work it can be. There is where you can get a good deal
I feel lucky. My DAC starts over like a car. In fact, I think tomorrow Ill do a cold start video (I havent really done one of those...and I wont be able to build up air because Im rebuilding the air pressure regulator right now, but it should still charge up the batteries and warm her old bones)
@@shamrocksean Ill be recording today...atlhough I think they messed up the temperature. I want a really bitter cold day to show off a little...right now its 32 I think. But I know winter aint over yet...
when you start your bus the weather is getting smoggy 😂 I 'd like to start it in the morning to piss off my neighbours that are fucking environmentalists
It is not the bus. The reality of life is that beautiful machine is not going to fire up instantly in below freezing weather. You are fortunate you did not kill that battery. Unless I had to go on a special trip, I never tried to start my MC 9 in below freezing weather and when I did, I would hit it with just a touch of ether and she would fire right up. I was in Saratoga Springs one year in February with snow coming down and the bus scheduled to leave out first thing in the morning. I routinely started the bus about every four hours on the day before and around midnight, I locked the bus up and left it running all night. I did not burn any diesel and the hotel staff and guests did not call the authorities. Of course I was in the absolute rear of the hotel parking lot. At 7:00 the next morning my baby was cozy inside and we loaded up and departed the hotel while other convention attendees were stranded waiting on their bus to start. You brought back a lot of good memories and I just love the sound of that motor. That sound cannot be duplicated. Take care. Try to avoid those early morning start ups in below freezing weather. If starting is not necessary, I would avoid it. Good luck.
@@ericthesoldier I probably drove that MCI 9 back in 1989 when I worked for the Hound. During the winter, I would start the bus after checking oil, fuel, and wiper fluid levels during my pre-trip. When my pre-trip is complete, I rev the engine 1/2 throttle to build air pressure before leaving for my trip. How to Warm Up a Diesel engine: Diesel engines need to be warmed up before they can be used. This is because the oil in the engine needs to be at a specific temperature to lubricate the machine properly. If the oil is too cold, it will not flow properly and can damage the engine. To warm up a diesel engine, you need to do the following: 1. Start the engine and let it idle for a few minutes. 2. Rev the engine slightly and then let it return to idle. 3. Drive slowly at first and then gradually increase your speed as you warm up the engine further. After following these steps, your diesel engine should be warmed up and ready to go! toolsideas.com/do-you-need-to-warm-up-a-diesel-engine/
The way one operates the go to bed everyday to sorts. Of course, and this was tank. Tank was so out of date. Out of date to the right tank of gas is hard to do normally without nothing.
