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You learn something everyday. What type of Detroit did you have? I am familiar with the oil seal problem but was also taught to use the emergency shutdown if it reversed as well. I looked at the deuce and have learned that the shut down is a restriction of fuel.....but I am pretty sure our...

That is interesting. I need to look at the shut down plate on the deuce. Some old detroits had two shut down knobs; one was labeled "emergency" which was used when the engine reversed....the standard plate would not work because it would not overcome the force of the exhaust blowing back thru...

I would agree that the engine ran in reverse. I had it happen on an old Detroit. :freaked: I would suggest you change the oil because of the blowback of soot from the exhaust. After that it ran fine..... How did you shut it down? We had to throw a coat over the exhaust to stop the "intake".