• Serial Number Lookup Warranty

Founded as part of General Motors' Diesel Division in 1938, Detroit Diesel engines have found use in a variety of applications, including large trucks, agricultural equipment and industrial uses. Currently, Detroit Diesel is a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks. Popular Detroit Diesel engine lines include the DD-series, as well as the 53, 60, 71 and MBE-series' engines. Identification depends on locating the model and year designation found on the engine ID tag.

Engine serial number is stamped on the cylinder block below the manifolds. An example of a Series 60 serial number is 06RXXXXXXX. The engine serial number is required when placing a parts order. Model number 6067-WK60 represents an 11.1 liter Series 60 engine that is controlled with DDEC III or IV electronics to be used in a 1991 or later truck. According to the Wisconsin Bureau of transportation identification guide, the ID tag contains the model designation, the unit production serial number and the model year, as well as other information. You will find the Detroit diesel engine model under the engine series heading, usually above the unit serial number. Check out our online Detroit Diesel identification charts. We also supply Detroit. Series 60 Model Description Chart & Serial Number Location. Located on the left side of the valve cover is an option plate showing the engine serial number, model number and any optional equipment used on the engine. If the option plate.

Step 1

Locate the Detroit Diesel engine ID tag. You will commonly find the ID tag on the valve cover at the top of the engine, or in its vicinity, either to the left or right of it. The ID tag style has changed over the years, but the information found on it essentially remains the same.

Step 2

Find the engine model number on the ID tag. According to the Wisconsin Bureau of transportation identification guide, the ID tag contains the model designation, the unit production serial number and the model year, as well as other information. You will find the Detroit diesel engine model under the engine series heading, usually above the unit serial number.

Determine the year of production. You will normally find the year of production on the upper right hand corner of the engine ID tag.

Tips

Serial Number Lookup Warranty

• In order to read the ID tag, it may be necessary to clean it with a rag and cleaning solvent.
• The typical color for Detroit Diesel engines is green, although some engines models are painted light blue, such as the model 60, or black, as in the case of models DD13 and 15.

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Basic Engine Arrangements
Rotation: L (left) & R (right) designates rotation as viewed from the front of the engine.
Type: A-B-C-D designates location of starter & oil cooler as viewed from the rear of the engine.
Cylinder Banks: Left & right cylinder banks are determined from the rear of the engine. Pci driver for xp.

ALL VIEWS FROM REAR (FLYWHEEL) END OF ENGINE

The engine serial # & model # are stamped on the cylinder block in the following location (as viewed from the flywheel end) the right side, upper front corner of current 6V & 8V cylinder blocks. See figure 1.
On former 6V & 8V blocks & current 12V & 16V blocks the engine serial # & model # is stamped on the right side, upper rear corner. See figure 2.
An example of a Series 8V92 serial # is 08VFXXXXXXX. The engine serial # is required when placing a parts order.
Model # 8083-7000 is interpreted as follows: Series V92 Engine (8), eight cylinder (08), industrial engine (3), right-hand rotation with 'C' accessory arrangement (7), four-valve head 'N' engine (0), & specific model variation # 01 (00).