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