There is a Detroit forum at 4btswaps.com-
That also looks like an older body, like 60-66?

 

wow...I cant believe I even bought this beast.I have never done anything like this before. I just fell in love at first sight. I had no idea it could be a 2 stroke. I am a little sad to hear that there is a lack of power.

 

2 strokes are pretty strong motors though. when in a dirtbike compared to a 4 stroke they really move, samething with chainsaws and whatnot. so i would imagine even though the horsepower rating is low, a motor of that size with a 2 stroke must have a good amount of torque, and be able to climb rpms real quickly.

 

The bigger trucks kept the old body style longer than the pickups.
That is no lack of power for that truck horsepower is an irrevelant torque is what counts.
The baddest large cars on the road have just in the last few years gotten to 600 horse but can drag a dozen 1500 horse monster trucks with ease.

 

The larger diesel engines rely on torque, rather than HP.

Prior to about 1974, 350 HP was about as much as you'd find in an OTR truck. Transmissions were rated at 950 ft-lbs max input torque.

In 74, Detroit released the 8V-92, which was rated at up to 430 HP.

Since then, the HP increases have been quite significant. Transmission input ratings have increased to 1350 ft-lbs and above.

The theory behind this is that you can overpower the unit, gear it high, and gain fuel mileage. Previously, though, the thought was that a diesel should be run pretty close to max RPM.

 

I'm still very confused on the horsepower thing. is the two stroke a good thing then? is that a blower or turbo on the top of that motor? I.m hoping it will be a reliable truck. it has 56,ooo original miles on it and was bought from a fire department so I'm assuming all the correct maintenance was done. someone on this site said the 4x4 was installed by marmon herrington well you were correct. it also has a 5 speed plus reverse. I love all the input you gentleman are proving me. thanks.

 

That is a blower the two stroke is fine for what you will do with it just do not let idle for long periods. they are made to rap up not put around.
I just a few weeks ago traded for a 56 or7 gmc with either a 471 or a 453 not sure yet.

 

The Detroits have been around since the 30s, and with only a few changes over the years. They are super reliable when maintained and ran correctly. And really, 200hp isnt bad at all with a diesel that big.

 

First, let me say that truck is "World Class Cool".

I don't know squat about Detroit Diesels, but my understanding is the two strokes have a somewhat unique sound to them. Depending on how you like the sound, that can add to the "coolness factor". I think they are also very noisy from inside the cab.

That aside, you have one killer vehicle to work with.

 

In any old truck any diesel was loud. now if you want to wake up the neighbor hood run dual straight stacks, sounds cool but loud.

 

did you see the pictures? I'm pretty sure it has dual stacks.

 

Are they straights or are there mufflers under it.

 

I'm 99% that they are straight

 

Detroits do sound pretty cool. Just take a few hours to check out the videos on youtube. There's a couple of a grain truck with a 6v in it, loaded, just winding through the gears. He finally comes by at about 40, sounded like he should have been doing 140 by that point.

 

if this truck has been sitting outside and not started for 4 years. would there be anyone with a recommendation on step to take prior to starting? any help would be great. thanks