October 28, 2024
Safety Precautions:
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
Safety Precautions:
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
Reassembly Notes
Inspect and Clean Oil System Components:
Reinstall the Oil Pump:
Reinstall the Oil Cooler (If Equipped):
Reinstall the Oil Filter Housing:
Reconnect Oil Lines and Fittings:
Reinstall the Oil Filter:
Refill the Engine with Oil:
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October 28, 2024
Safety Precautions:
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
Reassembly Notes
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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
Reassembly Notes
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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
Reassembly Notes:
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October 28, 2024
Safety Precautions:
Disassembly Steps For Detroit Diesel 71 Series Inline Engine Blower (271, 371, 471, 671):
1. Disconnect the Air Intake System
2. Disconnect the Fuel Lines and Linkages
3. Loosen the Blower Drive System
4. Remove the Blower from the Engine
5. Inspect the Blower and Housing
Reassembly Notes:
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