We need to know your cat 3046T serial number We always need your engine serial number to accurately quote a replacement engine for you. Sometimes the engine tag is missing off of the valve cover. Here is an example of how to find the engine serial number on a CAT 3046T. This video will show you want side of the engine to look at and the placement of the engraved number. We know these are tricky to find sometimes and hope this video helps you. Call us with your engine serial number 100's of engines, most makes and models, new, new surplus, remanufactured and good used engines, transmission ..read more

How to locate your John Deere diesel engine serial number You can find your engine model and serial number on the engine data plate. We need your engine serial number to quote a new engine for your piece of equipment.  The engine data plate on a John Deere diesel engine can be found on or near the valve cover located at the top of the engine.  video showing your john deere engine data plate location Be prepared when you call us. The video shows you how to find your engine tag and what it looks like. We need the information off of this tag to quote you the proper engine ..read more

Why Buy From Us Need Help Finding the Right Engine? The Diesel Engine People can assist you in finding the right engine for your machine or truck. At Diesel Sales, we are experts in interchange. We assist our customers in matching the right engine to the right piece of equipment or truck. When buying from Diesel Sales, you can be certain your engine will fit into your application.   We have been awarded The 2022 Heavy Duty Remanufacturer of the Year!   Your Engine Arrives Ready to go to Work for You We dyno test all of our remanufactured engines. Dyno testin ..read more

Your ECM can help you identify which DDEC engine you have. What electronic engine management system does your engine have? DDEC II ECM – thicker than later models DDEC III ECM – thinner than earlier models Detroit Diesel Electronic Controls (DDEC) is a popular engine management system used in Detroit Diesel engines, most commonly the SER 60 12.7 and 14.0L diesel engines. There are a couple of ways you can find your DDEC level, one way is to locate your engine serial number and call your local Detroit Diesel dealer and they should be able to tell you.  The other common me ..read more

Some engines are interchangeable - and some are not Learn more about DDEC Interchangeability DDEC levels are generally not interchangeable without significant modifications because they often have different hardware and software configurations. However, some DDEC levels may be able to be swapped with others with the right modifications and upgrades.  We always recommend replacing your Detroit Diesel engine,  with a “like for like” DDEC level for ease of install and to reduce your labor and parts cost. This blog article was written because Diesel Sales often gets questions about ..read more

Curious about what DDEC engine level you have? We can help you figure it out Detroit Diesel Electronic Controls (DDEC) is a popular engine management system used in Detroit Diesel engines. While the Series 60 is the most popular engine model to use DDEC engine management systems, other Detroit Diesel engine models also use DDEC technology. There are also differences in DDEC levels based on whether or not it is a truck application or industrial application, as usual in the diesel engine industry there are exceptions to every rule. Here are some Detroit Diesel models that use DDEC engine m ..read more

How to locate your Perkins engine serial number You can find your engine family code, model and serial number on the engine data plate. Perkins engine are different than most other diesel engines. In order for us to quote this engine, we need more than just the model and serial number of the engine. We need the engine family code to determine the correct replacement for your piece of equipment. This information is most often found on the emissions tag.  Here is an example of what a tag may look like on a perkins engine This emissions tag shows three pieces of information t ..read more

How to locate your Detroit Diesel engine serial number You can find your engine model and serial number on the engine data plate The engine data plate on a Detroit Diesel engine can be found in the middle of the bell cover, located at the top of the engine. The serial number is stamped into the block beneath it. CAN’T FIND THE TAG ON THE VALVE COVER? Look for your engine serial number on the block. Look for your serial number on your engine block. We made this video just for you so you can find the engine serial number stamped on the block. Call us with your engine ser ..read more

Protect your investment When it comes to taking care of your piece of equipment or truck, it is important to keep up with your diesel engine. If your engine fails, so will the equipment, leading to a temporary loss in work and  revenue. It is important to maintain your diesel engine to avoid destroying your block or head. Damage like this can be devastating and can cost thousands of dollars in repairs. Harsh damage could even mean needing a replacement engine for your application. Additionally, a damaged core could cause a loss in money when being charged a core deposit for a replace ..read more

Your ECM can help you identify which DDEC engine you have. What electronic engine management system does your engine have? Detroit Diesel Electronic Controls (DDEC) is a popular engine management system used in Detroit Diesel engines, most commonly the SER 60 12.7 and 14.0L diesel engines. There are a couple of ways you can find your DDEC level, one way is to locate your engine serial number and call your local Detroit Diesel dealer and they should be able to tell you.  The other common method is to look at the size of the ECM or engine computer.  DDEC II ECM DDEC III E ..read more