Which way do the numbers face on the connecting rod and cap on a Series 60 Detroit Diesel engine?
Lubricate the bearing shell with clean engine oil. Install the bearing cap. The number on the cap and rod should be on the same (oil cooler) side.
Which way do you install pistons?
The DI piston shows the forward facing directional arrow while the standard 4-valve piston shows which side should be positioned towards the exhaust valves. In any type of high-horsepower and/or high-RPM application, piston-to-valve clearance is critical.
What kind of engine does Detroit Diesel 12.7L have?
These have gone through multiple versions, and different ones can be found on the both the 12.7L and 14L. The 12.7L went through the various phases of the DDEC, with the older engines having either the DDEC I, II, or III.
Where do you mark the Pistons on a Detroit Diesel?
Piston assembly components should be segregated by cylinder and match-marked during disassembly to ensure they are assembled in the same position and orientation. It is best to use a paint pencil. For cast iron pistons, mark the pin, skirt, bushing, and dome ear at the front. For forged steel pistons, mark the pin, skirt, and dome.
What kind of electronic control system does Detroit Diesel use?
This was thanks in large part to the larger crankshaft installed in the 14L. The Detroit Diesel Electronic Control system (DDEC) is the revolutionary electronic controls found in the Series 60 engines. These have gone through multiple versions, and different ones can be found on the both the 12.7L and 14L.
When did Detroit stop making the series 60 engine?
The 12.7L engine was favored in buses for its better fuel consumption. In 2007 the 12.7-liter Detroit Diesel Series 60 was discontinued. Once the 12.7-liter Series 60 was discontinued, the 14-liter Series 60 replaced it. By 2008, Detroit Diesel had produced one million Series 60 engines.