Why we need your engine serial number. Think of it as the DNA of your engine The engine serial number (ESN) on your diesel engine tells us how your engine is configured for your unique piece of equipment or truck. Some manufacturers refer to the ESN as a Motor no. or Unit No. The engine serial number gives us the following information so we can quote an exact drop in: Does it have a turbo and what side is it on? Does it have air cooler and what side is it on? Is it a genset engine? Is it variable speed engine? Is it Tier 3, 4, or other? What side the manifolds are on? Your serial n ..read more

steps to destroy your yanmar core to get your core credit Remove the riveted metal engine tag and the emission control information sticker. Attach both the emission control sticker and the metal engine tag on the “Replacement Engine Record” form. Check the box that says “engine scrapped in the field”. Sign and date the form on the bottom. Strategically place a 2” hole in the block above the engraved serial number. Take these (5) pictures of the: Metal Riveted Engine Tag Emissions Control Sticker Block with the 2’’ hole + Serial Number Complete block “Replacement Engine Record” form E ..read more

Packing your engine for shipping Packing an engine for a rebuild and return involves several steps to ensure that the engine is protected during transportation and arrives at the rebuilding facility in good condition.   The following steps provide a general guide on how to pack an engine: Clean the engine: Thoroughly clean the engine and remove all dirt, debris, and oil. This will prevent dirt from getting into the engine during transit and minimize the risk of damage. Drain the fluids: Remove all fluids, such as oil, coolant, and transmission fluid, from the engine. Place any rem ..read more

recommendations for detroit diesel engine break-in do not idle or fast idle Detroit Diesel remanufactured engines have to be properly broken-in. For proper engine break-in do not idle or fast idle for more than 5 minutes at a time for the first 20,000 miles or liner and ring damage may occur and the warranty may be voided.  Oil change Break-in oil should be changed no later than 2500 miles.  run the vehicle hard We recommend that you run the vehicle hard for 50 miles after the installation with no fast idle or no idling at all.  from the detroit diesel service m ..read more

Your ECM can help you identify which Detroit 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 Detroit 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 oth ..read more

Curious about the Detroit DDEC Levels? We can help you figure out the Detroit DDEC Levels Detroit Diesel Electronic Controls (DDEC) is a popular engine management system used in Detroit Diesel engines. Generally, Detroit DDEC levels are associated with when they were released to the market. Although the Series 60 is the most popular engine model to use the Detroit DDEC Levels’ engine management systems, other Detroit Diesel engine models also use DDEC technology.  It must be remembered that there are also differences in Detroit DDEC levels based on whether or not it is a truck ..read more

How to locate your Perkins engine serial number You can find your Perkins 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’s Perkins 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 in ..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

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