Disassembling The Air Cleaner & The Air Shutdown Housing For Detroit Diesel 71 Series Inline Engines (271, 371, 471, 671)

October 28, 2024


Taking Apart The Air Cleaner For The Detroit Diesel 71 Inline Series Engine (271, 371, 471, 671)


Safety Precautions


Disassembly Steps


 


Inspection of the Air Cleaner Components




Reassembly Notes



Inspection Tips


Taking Apart The Air Shutdown System For The Detroit Diesel 71 Inline Series Engine (271, 371, 471, 671)


Safety Precautions


Disassembly Steps


Inspection of the Air Shutdown Housing Components


Reassembly Notes



Inspection Tips


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Disassembling The Air Cleaner & The Air Shutdown Housing For Detroit Diesel 71 Series Inline Engines (271, 371, 471, 671)

Removing The Valve Rocker Cover On A Detroit Diesel 71 Series Inline Engine (271, 371, 471, 671)

October 28, 2024

Safety Precautions


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


Reassembly Notes


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Inspection Tips:


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Removing The Valve Rocker Cover On A Detroit Diesel 71 Series Inline Engine (271, 371, 471, 671)

Disassembly Of The Oil System Components For Detroit Diesel 71 Series Inline Engines (271, 371, 471, 671)

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:


Inspection Tips



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Disassembly Of The Oil System Components For Detroit Diesel 71 Series Inline Engines (271, 371, 471, 671)