Tug Generators-Auxiliary and main.

the first ones the main generator, a 471 GM Detroit Diesel. Loud as hell. The one starting up is the Auxiliary, a 671 in rough shape, but operational. Not as noisy, but tends to spew oil from the manafold as its never under any load when running.

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• Generator
• Tugboat
• Towboat
• 671
• Engine
• Diesel
• GM
• 471

[ryan29073]

Is the delayed start to build up oil press before going to full rpms?

[Sulazoh]

Yes I beleve so.

[DionysiosA76]

how fast was it turning on the tach?

[kagome122885]

Both these Detroit Diesel(formerly GM diesel division) are awesome. The 671 is my favorite of the two. The 671 engine sounds almost like a V8 diesel in a way, but not quite. These engines might be able to be updated to increase their efficiency, such as using less restrictive air filters, intake systems, and exhaust systems.

[franks71vw]

Yes as it probably has a pgp style woodward governor and it waits for oil pressure to get RPM. Funny thing is how many you know can idle with 5 yes 5 psi of oil. For those that say no come to miami and I will show you and no the gauge is not broken or electrical. You cant kill these engines they only mark there spot and run forever...

[Rboye]

I miss these engines.

[bugsier5]

wat een tyfus herrie!

beter deutzies inzetten!(die van 500 toeren dan he!)

(LOL)

[lordtaw]

GM diesel was the original name for Detroit Diesel. GM spun off their engine business and renamed it to Detroit Diesel. Their 2 stroke engines had roots in the huge 2 cycle EMD designs.

[REWYRED]

Honestly I think the Detroit sounds a lot better than the G.M..  The G.M sounds like a pissy little 4-stroke lawnmower engine while the Detroit sounds like " big business"

[sortashaman]

John Deeres would definitely be quieter, cleaner, and more fuel-efficient, but not quite as musical as the Detroits!

[B422TMack]

Oh thats a SWEEET Sound ;)