Detroit Diesel Spare Parts Catalog

This is a list of our most popular models. We have parts for other applications not listed in catalog. Call for availability and pricing. 

Detroit Diesel Spare Parts Catalog 53 SERIES ENGINE IDENTIFICATION

1. R (1st letter) Right hand rotation (viewed from front)
2. L (1st letter) Left hand rotations (viewed from front)
3. A (2nd letter) Blower on left, exhaust manifold on right (viewed from rear)
4. B (2nd letter) Blower on left, exhaust manifold on left (viewed from rear)
5. C (2nd letter) Blower on right, exhaust manifold on left (viewed from rear)
6. D (2nd letter) Blower on right, exhaust manifold on right (viewed from rear)
7. Model Number: Last digit odd - Starter is located opposite of blower
8. Model Number: Last digit odd - Starter is located on same side as blower

Detroit Diesel Parts Catalog 71 SERIES Vee Engines

1. R (1st letter) Right hand rotation (viewed from front)
2. L (1st letter) Left hand rotations (viewed from front)
3. A (2nd letter) Starter and oil cooler on right (viewed from rear)
4. B (2nd letter) Starter and oil cooler on left (viewed from rear)
5. C (2nd letter) Starter and oil cooler on left (viewed from rear)
6. D (2nd letter) Starter and oil cooler on right (viewed from rear)