If this is the first time you are witnessing a diesel runaway get ready to be jaw-dropped. What exactly happens in a diesel runaway is that the engine begins to completely rev uncontrollably. Usually, this is the result of a very rare fueling issue. A diesel runaway can inflict all types of carnage especially in a scenario like this. It`s very crucial to act as fast as you can before various body parts and the engine are lost. In this one, we have a particular 1951 GMC 650 with a Detroit Diesel 4 71 that was bought for a staggering $600 back then. It was sitting idly in a garage since 1981.
However, it`s time to bring this glorious machine back to life. Having said that, when these mad scientists attempt to start this truck for the first time after 30 years, the engine goes entirely nuts. We have one of a kind runaway situation here. One of the mechanics working on this Detroit Diesel 4 71 tries to act as fast as he can in order to shut the air intake. He attempts this with a rag and it`s a success. However, the rag gets completely sucked and the problems don`t stop here. Click on the video below and witness one crazy runaway situation that went from poorly to almost catastrophic.
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