2-Cycle Stories - MTU Detroit Diesel 2-Cycle

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2-Cycle Stories

After 62 years in the nation's capital, a Detroit Diesel 2-Cycle engine retires from its duties with dignity.

Nightingale

A vintage paddlewheel boat cruises again, thanks to a Detroit Diesel 2-Cycle Series 71 engine.

Juanita

A memorable night in New Mexico, enjoying the

Sound and Fury

One man. Nearly five decades of Detroit Diesel 2-Cycle engine experiences, from Vietnam to Texas.

The Road Warrior

Disguised as a Kenworth K100, the Motormaster roars to life with a Detroit Diesel 2-Cycle 8V92.

Decepticon Motormaster

A 125-foot-tall classic schooner sails into its 9th decade, with 2-Cycle 8V92 auxiliary engines.

The Highlander Sea

Logan Airport's ground support equipment depends on Series 92 and other MTU Detroit Diesel engines.

East Coast Airport Services

A local MTU distributor replaces the Detroit Diesel 2-Cycle 16V92 engine of a 110-foot yacht.

Making Memories

With a Peterbilt aluminum cab, this hotrod is the ideal showcase for the Detroit Diesel 2-Cycle 12V71.

Piss'd Off Pete

Sporting Detroit Diesel 2-Cycle 6-71N engines, this 118-foot yacht has appeared in Thunderball.

The Natoya

16 hours a day, seven days a week, Detroit Diesel 2-Cycle 6-71NA engines get the job done.

Lynchburg Ferry

An antique tugboat rumbles through Holland canals with a Detroit Diesel 2-Cycle Series 71 engine.

The Olympia

A tugboat company works the Delaware River with Detroit Diesel 2-Cycle engines. With video.

Wilmington Tug

Taking the ferry to Mackinac Island? Detroit Diesel 2-Cycle Series 71 engines will get you there.

Shepler's Ferry

Bermuda's SeaExpress makes getting there half the fun, thanks to Detroit Diesel 2-Cycle engines.

SeaExpress

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Piss'd Off Pete

Piss'd Off Pete 2-Cycle Story

With a Peterbilt aluminum cab, this hotrod is the ideal showcase for the Detroit Diesel 2-Cycle 12V71.

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Wilmington Tug

Wilmington Tug 2-Cycle Story

A tugboat company works the Delaware River with Detroit Diesel 2-Cycle engines. With video.

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The Olympia

The Olympia 2-Cycle Story

An antique tugboat rumbles through Holland canals with a Detroit Diesel 2-Cycle Series 71 engine.

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