Category: Detroit Diesel

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Non of us can doubt the power of 2-stroke diesel engine. However, there are some common problems associated with this engine.1. Engine runaway: If you are familiar with series 92 and 71 you will know what I mean by engine runaway. This usually occurs when you are adjusting the [...]

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As the engine is running, it generates a lot of heat which makes the engine temperature increase. The increased temperature also affects the engine fluid such as oil and coolant. The radiator is responsible for controlling the temperature of the coolant. So what will cool the oil? The oil [...]

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Most Common Problems with the Detroit 8.2 Engine:1. Blown Head Gasket: One of the major problems of the engine is a blown head gasket. After so much research it was discovered that it was due to the cooling system. This problem of the head gasket being blown usually happens when the engine is at [...]

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 Before I answer that question, we need to understand what a naturally aspirated engine is? It is an engine that works without a turbo. Such an engine does not need any air-compressing device, such as a turbocharger or supercharger. Which means the engine runs with atmospheric air. The air does [...]

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You may have heard someone referring to the Detroit 8.2L as a fuel pincher. Let me tell you the reason. The Detroit 8.2L is called a fuel pincher because of its ability to save fuel, or simply put, it is fuel-economical. There are different models of Detroit engines, but when it [...]

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One of the major problems with the Detroit 8.2L is how to bleed the fuel system. The bleeding may be as a result of fuel exhaustion in the tank during a repair. To bleed means you need to allow any trapped air out of the fuel line to achieve a smooth flow in the fuel line.Unlike [...]