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2024 FLIBS walk through! Video

March 25, 2025

Why Diesel Pro Power Attended the 2024 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show — Even as an Aftermarket Supplier


Aftermarket Support Depends on Understanding OEM Direction


Seeing Real Engines, Not Just Spec Sheets


Tracking the Evolution of Marine Diesel Technology


Supporting Fleet Owners Through Transitions


Anticipating Aftermarket Demand Before It Exists


Learning from Design Choices — Good and Bad


Staying Relevant as an Aftermarket Partner


Bridging Old and New Marine Engine Generations


Building Relationships Across the Industry


Reinforcing a Long-Term Commitment to the Marine Industry


Why This Matters to Customers


Conclusion: Looking Forward to Better Support Tomorrow


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Installing the valves and springs on a Detroit Diesel 6V92 Cylinder Head Video

March 25, 2025

Why Fleet Managers Choose a Complete Cylinder Head With Valves & Springs for Detroit Diesel Engines—And Why Diesel Pro Power Is the Smart Source


1. Downtime Is the Most Expensive Factor—and Complete Heads Eliminate Weeks of Delay


2. A Fully Assembled Head Reduces Labor Cost and Technician Burden


3. Eliminates Risk of Improper Assembly—One of the Leading Causes of Early Failure


4. One Vendor, One Shipment, One Solution—Not a Patchwork of Parts


5. Diesel Pro Power Offers Marine- and Industrial-Grade Quality—Not Generic Aftermarket Assembly


6. Complete Heads Reduce Rebuild Variability Across a Fleet


7. Predictable Installation Saves Time During Emergency Repairs


8. Diesel Pro Power Offers Deep Inventory and Fast Global Shipping


9. Cost Efficiency Isn’t About the Cheapest Part—It’s About the Lowest Total Cost of Ownership


10. Diesel Pro Supports Legacy Engines With Industry-Leading Expertise


Conclusion: Complete Cylinder Heads From Diesel Pro Power Give Fleet Managers Reliability, Speed, and Predictability


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Installing the valves and springs on a Detroit Diesel 6V92 Cylinder Head Video

Blower Cores For Detroit Diesel Engines Video

March 25, 2025

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Detroit Diesel Blower Catalog by Engine Model


 


Detroit Diesel 53 Series Blower Catalog


Detroit Diesel 71 Series Blower Catalog


Inline 71 Engines


V-Series 71 Engines


Detroit Diesel 92 Series Blower Catalog


V-Series 92 Engines


Detroit Diesel 149 Series Blower Catalog


V-Series 149 Engines


What Blowers and Blower-Related Parts Do We Carry?


Complete Blowers


Blower Gasket Installation Kits


Blower Repair Kits


Blower Shafts


Blower Couplings


Why Diesel Pro Power?


Frequently Asked Blower Questions


Why do turbocharged Detroit Diesels still need blowers?


Should I install a new blower shaft during a rebuild?


What if I reuse old gaskets?


Why is my blower noisy or making a metal-on-metal sound?


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Blower Cores For Detroit Diesel Engines Video

What Causes a Diesel Engine to Lose Power Video

March 25, 2025

Why Your Diesel Engine May Be Losing Power


Understanding the Most Common Causes of Diesel Engine Power Loss


Power Loss Is a Symptom, Not the Root Problem


Power Loss Under Load or at Full Throttle


Faulty Injectors and Poor Fuel Atomization


Air Intake Restrictions: An Often-Overlooked Cause


Turbocharger Problems and Boost Loss


Overheating and Heat-Related Power Loss


Low Compression and Internal Wear


Poor Fuel Quality and Contamination


Modern Engines: Sensor and ECU-Related Power Loss


Power Loss in Marine-Specific Scenarios


Why Early Diagnosis Matters


How Diesel Pro Power Helps Keep Engines Running Strong


Conclusion: Power Loss Is the Engine Asking for Attention


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Long Block For 8V92 Detroit Diesel Natural (Non Turbo) Engine Video

March 25, 2025

Parts for Detroit Diesel 8V92


Detroit Diesel 8V92 Specs and General Information


Alternate Names for 8V92 Detroit Diesel


Detroit Diesel 8V92 Marine Parts


Engine Specifications & Applications of the Detroit Diesel 8V92 Engine


Detroit Diesel 8V92 Shared Specifications


8V92 Naturally Aspirated (Non-Turbo) Configuration


8V92 Turbocharged Configuration


Additional Resources


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Long Block For 8V92 Detroit Diesel Natural (Non Turbo) Engine Video