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Detroit Diesel 12V71 Freshwater Pump Video

March 26, 2025

Detroit Diesel 12V71 Non-Turbo Fresh Water Pump & Cooling System Catalog


Fresh Water Pumps for Detroit Diesel 12V71 Non-Turbo Engines




Industrial and Truck Applications


Marine Applications


Water Pump Repair Kits



Seals and Seal Rings


Thermostats and Thermostat Components


Gaskets for Cooling System Components


Radiator Components


Temperature Switches


Coolant Hoses


Hose Clamps


Cleaning & Maintenance Supplies


Gauges and Monitoring


Why Buy Detroit Diesel 12V71 Non-Turbo Cooling System Parts from Diesel Pro Power?


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Detroit Diesel 12V71 Freshwater Pump Video

Rebuilding Fresh Water Pumps For Detroit Diesel 6V71 & 8V71 Video

March 26, 2025

How to Use This Catalog Of Freshwater Pumps For Detroit Diesel Engines



Detroit Diesel Series 53 — Fresh Water Pump Overview


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 3-53 Non-Turbo


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 3-53 Turbocharged


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 4-53 Non-Turbo


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 4-53 Turbocharged


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 6V53 Non-Turbo


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 6V53 Turbocharged


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 8V53 Non-Turbo


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 8V53 Turbocharged


Detroit Diesel Series 71 — Fresh Water Pump Overview


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 2-71 Non-Turbo 


A compact inline unit often used in auxiliary roles. Pumps here are matched to non-turbo heads for stable temperature control at light-to-moderate load.


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 3-71 Non-Turbo 2-Valve


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 3-71 Non-Turbo 4-Valve


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 4-71 Non-Turbo 2-Valve


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 4-71 Non-Turbo 4-Valve


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 4-71 Turbocharged


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 6-71 Non-Turbo 2-Valve


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 6-71 Non-Turbo 4-Valve


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 6-71 Turbocharged


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 6V71 Non-Turbo 


The V-configuration concentrates heat in the block valley. These non-turbo fresh water pumps support steady coolant distribution and durable seal performance.


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 6V71 Turbocharged


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 8V71 Non-Turbo 


A favorite in commercial vessels and heavy equipment. These pumps maintain coolant stability during long idle periods and frequent throttle transitions.


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 8V71 Turbocharged


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 12V71 Non-Turbo 


High-output V12s create significant thermal loads even without turbocharging. These pumps are chosen for strong bearings and long-life seals.


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 12V71 Turbocharged


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 16V71 Non-Turbo


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 16V71 Turbocharged


Detroit Diesel Series 92 — Fresh Water Pump Overview


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 6V92 Non-Turbo


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 6V92 Turbocharged


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 8V92 Non-Turbo


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 8V92 Turbocharged


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 12V92 Non-Turbo


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 12V92 Turbocharged


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 16V92 Non-Turbo


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 16V92 Turbocharged


Detroit Diesel Series 149 — Fresh Water Pump Overview


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 8V149 Non Turbo


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 8V149  Turbo


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 12V149 Non Turbo


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 12V149 Turbo


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 16V149 Non Turbo


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 16V149 Turbo


Detroit Diesel Series 60 — Fresh Water Pump Overview


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 11.1L Series 60


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 12.7L Series 60


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 14L Series 60


Detroit Diesel 8.2L (“Fuel Pincher”) — Fresh Water Pump Overview


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 8.2L Non-Turbo


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 8.2L Turbocharged


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Rebuilding Fresh Water Pumps For Detroit Diesel 6V71 & 8V71 Video

Rebuilding A Freshwater Pump For Detroit Diesel 12V92, 16V71, and 16V92 Video

March 26, 2025

​​Detroit Diesel Fresh Water Pumps — Complete Catalog by Engine & Configuration


How to Use This Catalog


Detroit Diesel Series 53 — Fresh Water Pump Overview


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 3-53 Non-Turbo


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 3-53 Turbocharged


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 4-53 Non-Turbo


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 4-53 Turbocharged


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 6V53 Non-Turbo


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 6V53 Turbocharged


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 8V53 Non-Turbo


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 8V53 Turbocharged


Detroit Diesel Series 71 — Fresh Water Pump Overview


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 2-71 Non-Turbo 


A compact inline unit often used in auxiliary roles. Pumps here are matched to non-turbo heads for stable temperature control at light-to-moderate load.


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 3-71 Non-Turbo 2-Valve


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 3-71 Non-Turbo 4-Valve


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 4-71 Non-Turbo 2-Valve


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 4-71 Non-Turbo 4-Valve


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 4-71 Turbocharged


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 6-71 Non-Turbo 2-Valve


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 6-71 Non-Turbo 4-Valve


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 6-71 Turbocharged


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 6V71 Non-Turbo 


The V-configuration concentrates heat in the block valley. These non-turbo fresh water pumps support steady coolant distribution and durable seal performance.


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 6V71 Turbocharged


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 8V71 Non-Turbo 


A favorite in commercial vessels and heavy equipment. These pumps maintain coolant stability during long idle periods and frequent throttle transitions.


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 8V71 Turbocharged


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 12V71 Non-Turbo 


High-output V12s create significant thermal loads even without turbocharging. These pumps are chosen for strong bearings and long-life seals.


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 12V71 Turbocharged


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 16V71 Non-Turbo


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 16V71 Turbocharged


Detroit Diesel Series 92 — Fresh Water Pump Overview


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 6V92 Non-Turbo


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 6V92 Turbocharged


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 8V92 Non-Turbo


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 8V92 Turbocharged


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 12V92 Non-Turbo


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 12V92 Turbocharged


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 16V92 Non-Turbo


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 16V92 Turbocharged


Detroit Diesel Series 149 — Fresh Water Pump Overview


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 8V149 Non Turbo


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 8V149  Turbo


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 12V149 Non Turbo


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 12V149 Turbo


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 16V149 Non Turbo


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 16V149 Turbo


Detroit Diesel Series 60 — Fresh Water Pump Overview


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 11.1L Series 60


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 12.7L Series 60


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 14L Series 60


Detroit Diesel 8.2L (“Fuel Pincher”) — Fresh Water Pump Overview


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 8.2L Non-Turbo


Fresh Water Pump Catalog for Detroit Diesel 8.2L Turbocharged


Installation & Service Tips (All Detroit Diesel Engines)


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Rebuilding A Freshwater Pump For Detroit Diesel 12V92, 16V71, and 16V92 Video

Detroit Diesel 2-71 Head Cores Video

March 26, 2025

Why the Detroit Diesel 2-71 Is Still Used as a Generator Aboard Many Tourist Boats


A Design Built for Continuous Operation


Mechanical Simplicity in a Marine Environment


Easy Diagnosis and Repair Anywhere


Exceptional Longevity and Rebuildability


Perfect Power Output for Small to Mid-Size Vessels


Fuel Tolerance and Operational Flexibility


A Known Quantity for Inspectors and Regulators


Noise, Character, and Passenger Perception


Economics That Still Make Sense


A Proven Workhorse That Earned Its Place


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Detroit Diesel 2-71 Head Cores Video

Detroit Diesel 471 Blower (Old Style) Video

March 26, 2025

Introduction to the Detroit Diesel 4-71 Old Style Blower


What Is the Purpose of the Blower on a 4-71 Engine?


Characteristics of the Detroit Diesel 4-71 Old Style Blower


1. External Design and Features


2. Drive and Gear Configuration


3. Rotor Design


How to Identify an Old Style 4-71 Blower


Detailed Internal Specifications


Gear and Rotor Clearances


Rotor Timing and Wear


Rebuilding an Old Style 4-71 Blower


Step 1: Disassembly


Step 2: Inspection


Step 3: Replacement of Wear Parts


Step 4: Reassembly and Rotor Timing


Lubrication System in the Old Style Blower


Troubleshooting Old Style Blower Issues


Upgrading to a New Style Blower: Should You?


Practical Tip: How to Check Your 4-71 Blower by Hand


The Role of Diesel Pro Technicians and Video Demonstrations


Final Thoughts on the Detroit Diesel 4-71 Old Style Blower


FAQ – Detroit Diesel 4-71 Old Style Blower


Additional Resources For The Detroit Diesel 4-71 Blower


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Detroit Diesel 471 Blower (Old Style) Video

Detroit Diesel Tune Up Kit For 53, 71, and 92 Series Video

March 26, 2025

The Detroit Diesel 2-Stroke Tune-Up Kit: A Marine Mechanic’s Essential Tool for Series 53, 71, and 92 Engines


Why Tune-Ups Matter More in Marine Applications


What This Detroit Diesel Tune-Up Kit Is Designed For


Injector Timing Gauges: Critical for Clean Marine Combustion


Injector Rack Gauges: Balancing Cylinders Under Load


Push Rod Adjusting Wrench Set: Made for Tight Engine Rooms


Valve Lash Feeler Gauge Set: Preventing Burnt Valves at Sea


Fuel Line Nut Socket: Preventing Leaks and Downtime


Throttle Delay Pin Gauge: Controlling Smoke During Docking and Acceleration


Spanner Nut Socket: Correct Adjustment Without Damage


Governor Gap Gauges: Stable RPM at Cruise


Feeler Gauge Set and Adjusting Wrenches: Fine Control Where It Counts


Why This Tune-Up Kit Belongs on Every Marine Mechanic’s Boat and Truck


Conclusion: Precision Tools for Engines That Still Matter


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Detroit Diesel Tune Up Kit For 53, 71, and 92 Series Video