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What Is A Core Charge & Why Am I Paying It When Buying Rebuilt Parts?

January 27, 2025

What Is a Core Charge?


Why Am I Paying a Core Charge?


1. Ensuring a Supply of Rebuildable Parts

2. Promoting Environmental Sustainability

3. Lowering Costs for Customers

4. Improving Product Availability

How Does the Core Charge Work at Diesel Pro Power?


What Are the Requirements for Returning a Core?


Examples of Rebuilt Parts With Core Charges


FAQs About Core Charges


Why Diesel Pro Power Makes Core Returns Easy


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Marine Diesel Camshaft Bearings Explained (Detroit Diesel, Cummins, Caterpillar)

January 27, 2025

What Are Camshaft Bearings?


Key Functions of Camshaft Bearings


Signs of Worn Camshaft Bearings


Camshaft Bearings in Detroit Diesel Engines


Maintenance and Replacement Tips


Camshaft Bearings in Cummins Engines


Camshaft Bearings in Caterpillar Engines


How to Choose the Right Camshaft Bearings


Installation Tips for Marine Diesel Camshaft Bearings


Preventing Camshaft Bearing Wear


FAQs


1. What causes camshaft bearings to fail?


2. How often should camshaft bearings be replaced?


3. Are premium aftermarket bearings as reliable as OEM?


4. Can worn camshaft bearings affect engine performance?


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Evolution of Cummins Marine Engine Certification Levels: 1991 to Present

January 27, 2025

1991 Certification Level


Overview


Key Marine Engines


Technological Features


Applications


Advantages and Limitations


Legacy


1994 Certification Level (Tier 1)


Overview


Key Marine Engines


Technological Advancements


Applications


Advantages and Limitations


Legacy


1998 Certification Level (Tier 2)


Overview


Key Marine Engines


Technological Advancements


Applications


Advantages and Limitations


Legacy


2006 Certification Level (Tier 3)


Overview


Key Marine Engines


Technological Advancements


Applications


Advantages and Limitations


Legacy


2014 Certification Level (Tier 4 Interim and Tier 4 Final)


Overview


Key Marine Engines


Technological Advancements


Applications


2020 Certification Level (IMO Tier III and EPA Tier 4)


Overview


Key Marine Engines


Technological Advancements


Applications


Future Certification Levels (2025 and Beyond – IMO Tier IV)


Overview


Key Marine Engines


Technological Advancements


Applications


Conclusion


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Everything You Need to Know About the Detroit Diesel 671 Blower

January 22, 2025

What Does the 671 Blower Do? Why Is It Essential?


How Much Horsepower Can a 671 Blower Produce?


Why Is It Called a 6-71 Blower?


Who Makes 671 Blowers?


How Powerful of a Blower Do I Need?


How Much Horsepower Does a Detroit Diesel 6-71 Have?


Why Do Detroit Diesels Have Blowers?


Marine Applications of the 671 Blower


Detailed Blower Configurations for the Detroit Diesel 6-71


Right-Hand vs. Left-Hand Blowers


Right-Hand Blower


Left-Hand Blower


Blowers for 2-Valve vs. 4-Valve Engines


2-Valve Engine Blower


4-Valve Engine Blower


Turbo-Assisted Blower Configurations


Blower Functionality


Blower Design for Turbo Setups


Applications


Conclusion


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Everything You Need to Know About the Detroit Diesel 671 Blower