I'm a firemen and one of the front line pumpers we use still has a Detroit two stroke in it. It's more dependable than our 2015 engine. Those detroits are all sound though lol. People at bus stops don't appreciate when they get coal rolled on them either.
My on occasion my dad drove an Autocar dump truck with a Detroit in it, he hated it, said it was so sloppy and spongy compared to his Mack. Said a Detroit has a lot of power but you have to stay jammed in the throttle to get any of it.
I have a ton of respect for anyone who admits they aren't comfortable or they are intimidated driving a vehicle, no matter what the vehicle is.....you sir get a GIANT THUMBS UP FOR THAT!!!! Most people won't admit it & will continue to drive the vehicle they are extremely uncomfortable with & their drive normally ends in one of these ways.......an accident with body damage, mechanical damage, maybe an injury to someone & if nothing else......definitely a foul smell in the vehicle because they shit themselves.
I have to admit when I can't drive something it's part of my job but I drive anything I can get into the driver's seat of I just ask for a spotter so I don't hit anything
Ozzie Sheppard I would even be intimidated driving a box truck considering I drive a... car. Most people are intimidated just driving big pickup trucks so box trucks are alien.
Imagine using this piece in service to an actual fire and you are driving it like you stole it. all the responsibility. yeah. respect the fire service man
@@Quickesner are you slow? he wasn't offended, he was saying imagine driving the engine to an actual call going 80mph and all the responsibility that comes behind it
@@thelastmiddleclass2490 what the heck is wrong with you, he apologized and said he had a damn stroke? I really hope you don’t suffer to much from it Alek! I hope you can live your live the way you want it, don’t let internet bullies get you!
Got to love the sound of that 2 stroke Detroit diesel. It's the sound and heart of American cities and highways in the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Nothing like the sound of a 71 Series Detroit Diesel.
Shit, since the 40’s at least. Bus Grease Monkey has a 40’s Greyhound with a rebuilt 6-71 with a 4 valve swapped head. I’ve also heard DD motors were used in some of our WWII vehicles.
If you can find a ladder truck with rear steer you should really try driving the back, it's a experience you won't forget. I was a fireman in the 70s and we had a ladder truck from the 40s with a open cabs front and rear, in the back you only steer but you had a button to signal the front driver to stop or brake. Backing into the narrow parking area at the firehouse was a challenge to say the least.
Yeah! In the norwegian army we have some M113 APC's which use the Detroit 6v53 V6 two stroke, and it has that sick scream when it accelerates. Wonderful noise
Growing up we had those Schwan's trucks delivering frozen foods to our house, and they were so memorable because you'd have a two stroke DD engine rolling right up your driveway... awesomely terrifying. And for train nerds, the locomotive equivalent would have to be the good old F40PHs... so much noise and fury!
Also sometimes colloquially called a J-brake, or exhaust brake (but never an E-brake, as that's the emergency brake)...but Jacob's is the correct name. Jake is just an abbreviation or nickname for Jacob.
Tommy Hammond that'd be fun, I got excited when they uploaded the RV review. I read Frieghtliner and played the video only to find it was an RV with a Frieghtliner chassis.
It's impressive how much humble do you sound on videos like this: "I think imma let you drive on the way back". Oh boy, I would be afraid of driving something like this too. Theses vehicles must be respected but they also impose some awareness
That's what I like the most about this fire truck! That 8v71 needs to have a true dual exhaust system exiting just in front of the rear wheels on both sides (similar to a hot rod).
Now just imagine driving a semi everyday!! I drive semi an absolutely love it!! It’s stressful dealing with 4wheelers all day who don’t make the job easier but it’s something I’ve gotten used to. I absolutely love driving a big truck!!
My first was a '78 Hahn. Sitting back in the jump seats was deafening but I loved that thing. I still think Hahn made one of the best engines out there. It's a shame they are gone.
I was sacred to death the first time I drove an engine. You did alright. Just remember to stay close to the center line. People will move over. You don't want to slide off the edge of the road especially if you have water in the tank. It may result in a nasty rollover.
Wish you left some of the ride backward in. My first 3 years in a department we had a 81 mack and the rear jump seats is where the best seats in the house. Even on winter storms it was warm and on standbys I could grab a bit of sleep with that mack diesel running so smooth
I've driven some big pieces of machinery... but my ass would not be willing to take on the responsibility of trying to navigate one of these beasts on narrow streets. Hell, I wasn't even willing to take an antique GM prototype car around a parking lot because I don't need that burden if something were to break while I was behind the wheel.
I have and it's actually easier than it looks. All you need to do is drag the side of your ass on the yellow line as you're going and you should stay perfectly in your lane.
@Ferguson101 yes sir! It will also get your pucker factor up when the 4 wheelers and super truckers don't feel like playing fair in those construction zones.
You lucky mug, our motor sits next to us in the cab blasting our ears, the turbo gets the officer and the fuel pump and cam gets the driver. I love the hum of that Detroit
Haha the first time driving a cabover is always the best one. The seating is so high up and you sit on top or in front of the front axle so the turning feels wonky and it's difficult to stay on you own lane, especially on a narrow road. He's right about the feeling of going fast. I was scared the first time my instructor made me go on the highway: the speed feels double. My first cabover was a Sisu E11 -offroad truck built for the Finnish Defence Forces. 6x6, 11L Cummins Turbo Diesel paired with an aggressive Allison 6-speed automatic. Wild ride, a good time.
Reminds me of the first time I drove a manual. A lot of things going on and you cant afford to mess up, only your situation seemed a lot more intimidating.
My wife's grandpa does excavating and he says driving a dump truck or any other vehicle of that size is a lot like driving a motorcycle as far as having to be constantly alert. I've driven his 89 tandem freightliner dump a few times and it is a whole nother world up there. Very fun but very stressful
That 2-stroke diesel sounds awesome. It's deep and throaty (hehehe) like a diesel but the exhaust pulses are twice as fast as a diesel, making it sound like it's revving high like a gas engine.
''Cincinatti cabs'' as the were called.They were very popular.Montreal had many of them under the name Thibault.Can't tell if they were Cummins or Detroit powered.
Look at this video of someone completely new to large vehicles and now think of when you last saw an in service fire engine heading to a call they are practically weaving through traffic like a car (the fact that they have sirens people are supposed to let them through helps but still) and taking corners at full send. Fire engine drivers have to be some of the most skilled drivers in the world period. Even some of the most seasoned mountain truckers couldnt handle a rig the way the fire department does
I'm a firemen and one of the front line pumpers we use still has a Detroit two stroke in it. It's more dependable than our 2015 engine. Those detroits are all sound though lol. People at bus stops don't appreciate when they get coal rolled on them either.
How much fire did you take out
The first Detroit engine that I drove was a Hanh ladder Truck with a six speed Allison Automatic transmission. Sweet vehicle and easy to drive
My on occasion my dad drove an Autocar dump truck with a Detroit in it, he hated it, said it was so sloppy and spongy compared to his Mack. Said a Detroit has a lot of power but you have to stay jammed in the throttle to get any of it.
From 1970 through 1979 with the cab open
I have a ton of respect for anyone who admits they aren't comfortable or they are intimidated driving a vehicle, no matter what the vehicle is.....you sir get a GIANT THUMBS UP FOR THAT!!!! Most people won't admit it & will continue to drive the vehicle they are extremely uncomfortable with & their drive normally ends in one of these ways.......an accident with body damage, mechanical damage, maybe an injury to someone & if nothing else......definitely a foul smell in the vehicle because they shit themselves.
@@ozziesheppard17 Most people do not drive boxcars.
I have to admit when I can't drive something it's part of my job but I drive anything I can get into the driver's seat of I just ask for a spotter so I don't hit anything
Ozzie Sheppard I would even be intimidated driving a box truck considering I drive a... car. Most people are intimidated just driving big pickup trucks so box trucks are alien.
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Imagine using this piece in service to an actual fire and you are driving it like you stole it. all the responsibility. yeah. respect the fire service man
@@Quickesner are you slow? he wasn't offended, he was saying imagine driving the engine to an actual call going 80mph and all the responsibility that comes behind it
@@Quickesner are you faster now?
Alek Kerkesner small brain
@@Quickesner Sorry that happened to you.
@@thelastmiddleclass2490 what the heck is wrong with you, he apologized and said he had a damn stroke?
I really hope you don’t suffer to much from it Alek! I hope you can live your live the way you want it, don’t let internet bullies get you!
"That's not a handle"
"THIS IS A handle."
Crocodile dundee-
Driving this is how I imagined driving cars would be from watching movies as a kid. Constant wheel turning to go straight.
Endyo Lol I thought the same
Well, with a bad enough alignment on anything, your childhood dream can come true!
I've driven that dream in 2 different 90's Dodge vans haha.
It's actually true of big passenger vans. Driving on back roads sucks.
my work has a forklift that drives like that - and its a three wheeler - drive wheels at front, and single wheel that steers at the back
Got to love the sound of that 2 stroke Detroit diesel. It's the sound and heart of American cities and highways in the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Nothing like the sound of a 71 Series Detroit Diesel.
Shit, since the 40’s at least. Bus Grease Monkey has a 40’s Greyhound with a rebuilt 6-71 with a 4 valve swapped head. I’ve also heard DD motors were used in some of our WWII vehicles.
If you can find a ladder truck with rear steer you should really try driving the back, it's a experience you won't forget. I was a fireman in the 70s and we had a ladder truck from the 40s with a open cabs front and rear, in the back you only steer but you had a button to signal the front driver to stop or brake. Backing into the narrow parking area at the firehouse was a challenge to say the least.
That would be awesome!
My grandfather was a tillerman, among other things, as a firefighter for Progress Fire Dept. Harrisburg, PA. I can't imagine how that would be!
don't you have to steer the wheels the other direction?
Andy Elkins yes the tiller man has to steer the opposite direction
CCW1911 do you mean a tractor-drawn
Man Detroits are wicked sounding things.
Ikr. Best sounding diesel engine ever.
Yeah! In the norwegian army we have some M113 APC's which use the Detroit 6v53 V6 two stroke, and it has that sick scream when it accelerates. Wonderful noise
NA 2 stroke diesel
the forcing it in with no lube of engines
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Growing up we had those Schwan's trucks delivering frozen foods to our house, and they were so memorable because you'd have a two stroke DD engine rolling right up your driveway... awesomely terrifying. And for train nerds, the locomotive equivalent would have to be the good old F40PHs... so much noise and fury!
What a stressful experience! I know I'd be simultaneously in love and shitting my pants piloting an old beast like this!
3:48 "He's expecting a big thing, but I gave him a little one" 😏
mipmipmipmipmip 8:40 pull it?
lol y'all are dirty but funny
"Yeah, you TAKE that shoulder!"
"Jesus, Mr. Reg, phrasing!"
Enderfailer I imagined someone would catch it and I'm NOT DISAPPOINTED AT ALL. 😂👍
As a firefighter I LOVE THIS!!! And that jakebrake sounds lovely. Nothing like coming in from a call and brrrrrrrpppppppp Engine 61 back in quarters.
A lot of variety this season, i like it, keep up the good work.
Should have kept rolling from the rear pov!
You can't fight fires in sandals.
TheM00ndawg not with that attitude
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in 'Nam you sure could.
the ancient romans did it first
TheM00ndawg They so t fighting fire idiot
"is there a way to turn that Jacob's braking off?"
j a k e b r a k e
Alex Laney Jacobs is one correct way of referring to that engine brake.
It's actual name is a Jacob's engine brake, it's a form of compression release brake. He is 100% correct calling it a Jacob's brake.
Also sometimes colloquially called a J-brake, or exhaust brake (but never an E-brake, as that's the emergency brake)...but Jacob's is the correct name. Jake is just an abbreviation or nickname for Jacob.
Alex Laney Jacob's is just one company that manufacturers engine compression braking. Jacob's brake or Jake brake has become a standard term.
You: "how do you turn this Jake Brake off?"
RCR, an intellectual channel: "is there a way to turn that Jacob's braking off?"
Man would I love to see Mr. Regular review a semi truck, especially a cowboy rig like a Kenworth W900 or a Peterbilt 379.
Or a Mack r600
Wait til he takes a trip to Australia...and have him try out a road train. :-P
Good idea he would have trouble shifting tho
aussiebloke609 those things are insane. I would love to see one in person
Please do more large truck review's.
Tommy Hammond that'd be fun, I got excited when they uploaded the RV review. I read Frieghtliner and played the video only to find it was an RV with a Frieghtliner chassis.
Can you do squad car?
I'd love to see Mr Regular have a go with an Eaton Fuller 18 speed, he's driven a Model T so he should be able to figure it out to some degree
He might need a CDL license
JK061996 No atleast not where I live you don't.
He’s actually good asf at driving
It's impressive how much humble do you sound on videos like this: "I think imma let you drive on the way back".
Oh boy, I would be afraid of driving something like this too. Theses vehicles must be respected but they also impose some awareness
That Detroit Diesel 😍😍😍
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Yes was looking for a comment that said it 😍
That's what I like the most about this fire truck! That 8v71 needs to have a true dual exhaust system exiting just in front of the rear wheels on both sides (similar to a hot rod).
I love driving old firetrucks, i regularly drive a 1983 international dt 466 cabover built by paoletti, fantastic pumper truck
Now just imagine driving a semi everyday!! I drive semi an absolutely love it!! It’s stressful dealing with 4wheelers all day who don’t make the job easier but it’s something I’ve gotten used to. I absolutely love driving a big truck!!
These trucks have an amazing soundscape
My first was a '78 Hahn. Sitting back in the jump seats was deafening but I loved that thing. I still think Hahn made one of the best engines out there. It's a shame they are gone.
OMG!!! That was so cool! Thanks for taking us on that ride.. What a rush!!!
I was sacred to death the first time I drove an engine. You did alright. Just remember to stay close to the center line. People will move over. You don't want to slide off the edge of the road especially if you have water in the tank. It may result in a nasty rollover.
Wish you left some of the ride backward in. My first 3 years in a department we had a 81 mack and the rear jump seats is where the best seats in the house. Even on winter storms it was warm and on standbys I could grab a bit of sleep with that mack diesel running so smooth
It would be amazing to see an airport fire truck review/drive. Those are intense.
Also, I hope you find someone with a decommissioned tank.
Cars Simplified 8
I'm 3 years late but found this video today. My town in Connecticut has a Vietnam Tank outside our VFW!
Ooo, ooooo! A mine truck!
"I think I'm gonna let you drive on the way back"....first time I've heard that here lmao
I've driven some big pieces of machinery... but my ass would not be willing to take on the responsibility of trying to navigate one of these beasts on narrow streets.
Hell, I wasn't even willing to take an antique GM prototype car around a parking lot because I don't need that burden if something were to break while I was behind the wheel.
I have and it's actually easier than it looks. All you need to do is drag the side of your ass on the yellow line as you're going and you should stay perfectly in your lane.
Being a wagon and squad wagon driver was one of the greatest things I have ever done. Enjoyed it immensely.
@Ferguson101 yes sir! It will also get your pucker factor up when the 4 wheelers and super truckers don't feel like playing fair in those construction zones.
That interior is much prettier than I thought it would be.
This is awesome, I never would have guessed that a fire dept would or could allow anyone to drive a service vehicle
Usually not into the POV vids, but I had to see you drive this!
theomnipresent1 but POVs are awesome 😏
govenmentassassin Can someone tell me what does Pov stand for? I'm sorry idk :/
Point Of View
theomnipresent1 Thank you! :D
Watching this just made me so darn happy! Like that one time as a kid when my Dad took me out in a CFA truck. Magical.
That was stressful to watch, it really looked like you were going alot faster than 25mph.
You lucky mug, our motor sits next to us in the cab blasting our ears, the turbo gets the officer and the fuel pump and cam gets the driver. I love the hum of that Detroit
Best sounding engine ever!
That... is bad ass.... and sooo glad it had a Detroit Diesel, just some how it does the truck justice :-D
I love how simple the layout is in the cabs of these older apparatus. The new ones look like the cockpit of a fighter jet.
This fire truck has been in use for years and years and years. Really love Hahn fire trucks, because they look the best.
Excellent sense of what it is like driving an older fire engine.
Even though it’s an old fire engine it changes gears fast it seems so good for its age. Plus it looks amazing
I love driving old and new trucks. They can be a handful. Especially when you just raced to the station in a Camaro.
Even I got sweaty palms just watching you drive. I can't imagine driving that lol
second part plz! Can't wait for the day someone shows you how to shift an Eaton-Fuller with a 15 second tutorial! :P
How stressful was this shoot? lol
Go Detroit!
Sounds like a 6V92, eh!
it is an 8v92
Actually its a 8V71N Detroit Diesel.
The steering sure has a lot of play in it. Sure love the 2 stroke Detroit.
I love the smell of the exhaust out of these types of engines
Gotta love those 2-stroke Detroit Diesels :)
Don’t be afraid to floor it *Eurobeat plays in background
sweet 2 stroke diesel sound
Reminds me of the time I hitchhiked on a lorry in Sumatra. There was no bus or taxi out there. The driver was nice enough to give me a ride.
WoW is that Fucking loud and before you said the speed I was guessing you were doing at least 50mph
Two stroke diesels. They're loud when they're small, and that one is 9 liters.
Sorry but what exactly means two stroke? And the liters?
Every time the piston goes up it goes "bang".
Every second stroke is a power stroke.
Haha the first time driving a cabover is always the best one. The seating is so high up and you sit on top or in front of the front axle so the turning feels wonky and it's difficult to stay on you own lane, especially on a narrow road. He's right about the feeling of going fast. I was scared the first time my instructor made me go on the highway: the speed feels double.
My first cabover was a Sisu E11 -offroad truck built for the Finnish Defence Forces. 6x6, 11L Cummins Turbo Diesel paired with an aggressive Allison 6-speed automatic. Wild ride, a good time.
Sounds Beautiful!!!!
That truck has amazing steering and handling for a large firetruck, let alone an ‘80s firetruck.
Reminds me of the first time I drove a manual. A lot of things going on and you cant afford to mess up, only your situation seemed a lot more intimidating.
"he expected a big thing i gave him a little one"
thank you for your work. never saw the original, and now as himself to drive!
And hello from Russia
Screaming Detroit diesels should be mandated by the government for all fire apparatus, they're just that fucking awesome
I love the comments from people who don't know mr regular being scared when someone makes a comment typical of rcr
Holy steering input! So much movement just to drive straight.
Love the USCG patch hanging off to the left.
That’s a nice sounding Detroit
That 8v71 sounds great
I love the sound of the old Detroit 2-stroke diesels
Awesome job driving a fire truck dude knowing that I have subscribed to your channel!
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As an ENG on a newer pierce, I would LOVE to get behind the wheel of this bad boy. Just to see what it was like.
We have one at work to clean up spills & tractor trailer wrecks, it's kind of Hell to drive.
My wife's grandpa does excavating and he says driving a dump truck or any other vehicle of that size is a lot like driving a motorcycle as far as having to be constantly alert. I've driven his 89 tandem freightliner dump a few times and it is a whole nother world up there. Very fun but very stressful
Oh my god this video is so adorable!! He was so nervous.
That 2-stroke diesel sounds awesome. It's deep and throaty (hehehe) like a diesel but the exhaust pulses are twice as fast as a diesel, making it sound like it's revving high like a gas engine.
He needs to try a schoolbus with 70 wild kids. Talk about nerves and crap the pants....Id love to do this....
SO MANY DIALS.
And so many switches. Switches get you beaches. ;)
I’ve ridden in the back jumpseat behind Quinn quite a few times
Adam Zappacosta i was wondering if that was quinn
I drove for 12 years, God how I miss it so.
This guy doesn't realize how special it is to drive that truck with that great sounding jake brake
This is similar to starting up a B52 Bomber plane lol
''Cincinatti cabs'' as the were called.They were very popular.Montreal had many of them under the name Thibault.Can't tell if they were Cummins or Detroit powered.
Oh dam, would have loved to watch the ride back in the jump seat!
That looks like an amazingly fun truck to drive! I'd love to take it over the mountains and test out "that Jacob's braking!"
man those 2stroke diesels sounds MEAAAAN!
I love these older vehicles with the Detroit v6s and v8s, I am getting used to the CAT C12 in my fd's tower
Cool they allowed you to do that cuz it's so refreshing to see some lax people nowadays. ✌️
*Firefighter mission completed*
You're now fireproof
Our local fire department has a pumper powered by a 6-92 Detroit. Sounds like the world is being torn apart when it passes you.
The steering is looking good
the jake brakes sounds great
You have balls of steel. What a nightmare to drive!! Awesome nonetheless. Good job dude.
I love the sound of air brakes...
Now it's time for 'Which Fire Truck is best fire truck.'
I love your picture
Look at this video of someone completely new to large vehicles and now think of when you last saw an in service fire engine heading to a call they are practically weaving through traffic like a car (the fact that they have sirens people are supposed to let them through helps but still) and taking corners at full send. Fire engine drivers have to be some of the most skilled drivers in the world period. Even some of the most seasoned mountain truckers couldnt handle a rig the way the fire department does
Real men play with 3 pedal....
RESPECT 😎😎
Fuck, I get sweaty over driving a 26 foot Penske truck with air brakes. I can't image driving a 35 year old fire truck
Same type of engine as most of the city buses I used to ride as a kid. 8V71 fuck yeah.
Wow, very cool opportunity!!
I have always wanted to do this since I was a kid.
I swear i could see how cramped mr. Regulars forearms were. Dat stress dou. Epic POV.
Old Detroit diesel just hold to the boards all day long and they love it