DETROIT DIESEL
Description
ENGINE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATION
Fig. 5 - Typical Model and Serial Numbers as
Fig. 6 - Typical Model and Serial Numbers as
Stamped on Cylinder Block (In-Line Engine)
Stamped on Cylinder Block (6V Engine)
On the In-line engines, the model number and serial
Power take-off assemblies, torque converters, hydraulic
number are stamped on the right-hand side of the
marine gears, etc. may also carry name plates
cylinder block in the upper rear corner (Fig. 5). The
pertaining to the particular assembly to which they are
model number and serial number on the V-type
attached. The information on these name plates is
engine is located on the top right-hand front corner of
useful when ordering parts for these assemblies
the cylinder block, as viewed from the rear of the
engine (Fig. 6).
An option plate, attached to the valve rocker cover, is
also stamped with the engine serial number and model
number and, in addition, lists any optional equipment
used on the engine (Fig. 7).
With any order for parts, the engine model number
and serial number must be given. In addition, if a type
number is shown on the option plate covering the
equipment required, this number should also be
included on the parts order.
Fig. 7 - Option Plate
BUILT-IN PARTS BOOK
The Built-In Parts Book is an anodized aluminum
of the information provided on the engine option
plate (Option Plate) that fits into a retainer on the
plate.
engine valve rocker cover and contains the necessary
information required when ordering parts. It is
Numerous exploded view type illustrations are
recommended that the engine user read the section on
included to assist the user in identifying and ordering
the Built-In Parts Book in order to take full advantage
service parts.
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