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Model Number BreakdownAll Detroit Diesel engines have an 8 digit model broken into two equal segments of four numbers (1234-5678). Each number in the model number has a very specific purpose, providing valuable information including:The engine seriesThe number of cylindersThe engine applicationThe [...]

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Detroit Diesel or Cummins head gaskets can blow when the seal between the cylinder head and engine block busts. Your head gasket sits between these two areas of the engine to perform its duties – when it fails, your coolant and oil can both leak, and gas can escape from the combustion [...]

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Head gasket replacement in your Detroit Diesel or Cummins engine is considered to be one of the most challenging jobs.  Most people probably want to know how to fix a blown head gasket without replacing it. Unfortunately, for these models of engines, this is only possible if you’ve caught the [...]

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Improper install techniques can damage not only your camshaft buy your whole engine aswell. Don't let an improperly installed camshaft cost you more money! There are two main types of camshaft configurations: in the block (overhead valves) or in the cylinder head [...]

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Think your engine may need a rebuild? Take a look at these common problems that it might be time to rebuild your diesel engine. POWER LOSSLoss of power  can be caused by fuel problems, especially severe fuel contamination, excess buildup, injector issues, faulty [...]