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Removing Air Box Drains For Detroit Diesel 71 Series Inline Engines (271, 371, 471, 671)

October 28, 2024

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Disassembly Steps For Removing Air Box Drains On Detroit Diesel 71 Series Inline Engines (271, 371, 471, 671)

1. Locate the Air Box Drains

2. Remove the Drain Plugs or Valves

3. Clean the Air Box Drains and Passageways

4. Inspect the Drain Plugs or Valves

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Disassembly Of Cylinder Block End Plates For Detroit Diesel 71 Series Inline Engine (271, 371, 471, 671)

October 28, 2024

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Disassembly Steps For Removing Cylinder Block End Plates For Detroit Diesel 71 Series Inline Engines (271, 371, 471, 671)

1. Drain the Coolant and Oil

2. Remove Any Obstructing Components

3. Loosen and Remove the End Plate Bolts

4. Inspect the End Plates and Sealing Surfaces

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Disassembly Of The Oil System Components For Detroit Diesel 71 Series Inline Engines (271, 371, 471, 671)

October 28, 2024

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Disassembly Steps For The Oil System Of A Detroit Diesel 71 Series Inline Engine (271, 371, 471, 671):

1. Drain the Engine Oil

2. Remove the Oil Filter Housing

3. Remove the Oil Cooler (If Equipped)

4. Remove the Oil Pump

5. Disconnect and Remove Oil Lines and Fittings

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Disassembly Of Flywheel and Flywheel Housing For Detroit Diesel 71 Series Inline Engines (271, 371, 471, 671)

October 28, 2024

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Disassembly Steps Of Flywheel & Flywheel Housing For  71 Series Inline Engines (271, 371, 471, 671)

1. Remove the Transmission (If Necessary)

2. Remove the Starter Motor

3. Remove the Flywheel Housing Cover

4. Lock the Flywheel in Place

5. Loosen and Remove the Flywheel Bolts

6. Inspect the Flywheel and Housing

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Disassembly Of The Camshaft and Balance Shaft For Detroit Diesel 71 Series Inline Engines (271, 371, 471, 671)

October 28, 2024

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Disassembly Steps For Detroit Diesel 71 Series Inline Camshaft & Balancer Shaft (271, 371, 471, 671)

1. Remove the Valve Cover and Rocker Assemblies

2. Disconnect the Timing Gear Cover

3. Remove the Timing Gears

4. Remove the Camshaft

5. Remove the Balance Shaft

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Disassembly Of Blower Drive Gear and Support Assembly For Detroit Diesel 71 Series Inline Engines (271, 371, 471, 671)

October 28, 2024

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Disassembly Steps For The 71 Series Inline Blower Gear Drive (271, 371, 471, 671)

1. Remove the Blower (If Not Already Removed)

2. Access the Blower Drive Gear Housing

3. Disconnect the Blower Drive Gear

4. Remove the Blower Drive Support Assembly

5. Inspect the Drive Gear and Support Assembly

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