October 28, 2024
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Disassembly Steps For Removing The Rocker Cover From A Detroit Diesel 71 Series Inline Engine (271, 371, 471, 671)
1. Remove Any Obstructing Components
2. Loosen and Remove the Valve Rocker Cover Bolts
3. Carefully Remove the Valve Rocker Cover
Inspection of the Valve Rocker Cover
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October 28, 2024
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Removing The Engine Lifter Brackets For Detroit Diesel 71 Series Engines (271, 371, 471, 671)
1. Prepare the Engine for Lifting or Lowering
2. Loosen and Remove the Lifter Bracket Bolts
3. Remove the Lifter Brackets
Inspection of the Lifter Brackets:
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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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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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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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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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