Blog
Feedback
Refer a Friend

Detroit 12V92 Parts and Information

Find Parts By Engine Model
Close
Detroit Diesel 12V92Detroit Diesel 12V92Detroit Diesel 12V92

Parts for Detroit Diesel 12V92

-
Select Type

Parts for Detroit Diesel 12V92

We have 12V92 Detroit Diesel parts you can rely on, at the lowest prices online. For over 10 years, we have offered high quality replacement parts that are built to last. We know you have many options when looking around for parts, and may be tempted to buy used from a classified. Before you do so, consider Diesel Pro. We carry a huge selection of brand-new parts, and our refurbished parts are professionally cleaned and assembled in our shop. All of our parts are stored in a climate controlled warehouse, and handled with gloves to keep the parts new and free of corrosion. When buying from a classified, the parts are usually pulled from an old vehicle, a junk yard or from some other undesirable source. Then there is the question of the financial transaction. Many of these parts are worth hundreds of dollars, and paying cash to an individual seller is risky, especially if you are buying parts that are in a questionable condition. With Diesel Pro, you can buy with confidence. We offer secure payment processing, with encryption backed by the high standards set by U.S. banks. Plus, your satisfaction is guaranteed. We offer an industry leading one-year warranty on new parts. And, if needed, you can return unused merchandise within 30 days. Try us and you will see, we are the best way to buy Diesel parts online.

This engine, like other Detroit Diesels, has both a serial number and a model number. The serial number will start with 12VF, such as "12VF1234". The model number is an eight digit code, and for this engine, the model number will always start with 816, such as "8162-7000".

General Information

The Detroit Diesel 12V92 is a two cycle engine with a displacement of 1104 cubic inches or 18.1 liters. This engine has 7 main bearings, a stroke of 5 inches and a bore of 4.84 inches.

The natural or non-turbo engine has an oil capacity of 28-36 quarts. With filters, the capacity will be slightly lower, or 26.5-34.1 quarts. The turbocharged engine has a capacity of 38 quarts, with a minimum of 26.5 quarts needed for proper operation.

For turbo engines:

Please note this information is based on engine performance with a 12V-TAB marine engine with a TW-83 turbo and a 1.19 A/R turbine housing.

The normal oil pressure is 60 PSI at 2300 RPM, and a minimum of 40 PSI is needed for proper operation. The temperature of the lubricating oil should remain at 250 degrees F or less.

The normal coolant temperature is 185 degrees F at 2300 RPM, with a maximum of 200 degrees F.

The compression (at sea level) is 500 PSI at 600 RPM, with a minimum of 450 PSI at 600 RPM.

+
URL Copied Send Quote