The Detroit Diesel Series 71 is called a “Screaming Jimmy” because of the loud, high-pitched sound it makes when running. This engine is a two-stroke diesel that fires every revolution of the crankshaft and operates at relatively high RPM, which already makes it noisier than typical four-stroke diesels. It also uses a mechanical Roots blower to force air into the cylinders, and the whine from this blower adds to the sharp, screaming sound. #detroitdiesel #diesel

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