Parts for Detroit Diesel 16V71 Turbo - Blower Section

Parts for Detroit Diesel 16V71 Turbo – Blower Section

The Detroit Diesel 16V71 Turbo relies on a robust Roots-type blower paired with turbocharging to deliver stable air flow, crisp throttle response, and reliable scavenging under heavy loads. This section gathers the key blower components and service kits you need to keep a 16V71T air system tight, aligned, and performing as designed.

Rebuilt Blowers for 8V71 & 16V71

Our rebuilt blower for 8V71 and 16V71 engines is professionally remanufactured with new wear items, precision clearances, and rotor timing verified before shipment. Each unit is sold with a refundable core deposit, giving you a straightforward path to swap, install, and return your core after the job.

Blower Repair & Installation Kits

For in-house service, the Series 71 blower repair kit bundles the seals, bearings, and small parts commonly replaced during a standard rebuild. To ensure leak-free refit, choose from two installation gasket kits: a dual-blower kit sized for the 16V71 (also used on 16V92) and a single-blower kit suited to turbo 8V71/16V71 applications. Proper gasketing prevents pressure loss across the blower base and end plates—critical to maintaining boost support and airbox pressure on turbo engines.

Couplings, Hubs & Drive Shafts

Blower drive integrity is essential on a turbo 16V71. We stock couplings and coupling hubs for thin 48-spline and thick 29-spline drive styles, plus matched blower shafts (7" thin-spline and 4.89" thick-spline) used across 8V71/16V71 turbo configurations. Pairing the correct hub plate with your spline count protects the input gear, minimizes backlash, and reduces premature wear on bearings and seals.

Seals, Gaskets & Retainers

Airbox and drive-end sealing makes or breaks blower performance. This catalog includes:

• Drive gear cover gaskets and end-plate gaskets (two per blower) to eliminate oil seep and air leaks.

• Blower shaft seals and seal sleeves sized for Series 71 service.

• Governor cover and spring cover gaskets that stop nuisance leaks at the top cover interface.

• Blower screen gasket to secure the air inlet screen and maintain clean airflow.

• Blower shaft retainers to secure the shaft during high-RPM operation.

• Drive cover seals and matching clamps to keep the drive housing tight against heat cycles and vibration.

Airbox, Aftercooler & Accessory Items

Round out your service with the air box breather valve (to purge moisture and stabilize internal pressure) and the aftercooler gasket used when servicing the charge-air side on turbo setups. You’ll also find the washer-style bearing for accessory & blower gear drive used on V-Series engines, plus shutdown solenoids (12V and 24/32V) that provide a clean, positive engine stop from the helm or control panel.

Controls, Finishing & Assembly Aids

For marine throttle linkages, we carry Teleflex Morse 43C terminals (ball-joint and clevis styles) to refresh worn connections and restore crisp control feel. Finish your job with Detroit green engine paint for corrosion protection and high-tack gasket spray to hold paper gaskets during installation and improve initial seal formation.

Why Buy Your 16V71 Turbo Blower Parts from Diesel Pro Power

Join 40,000+ satisfied customers who trust our quality and fitment guidance for classic Detroit two-strokes. You get: fast, expert help on 16V71 turbo air systems; clear product descriptions matched to this engine family; global delivery to 180 countries; and dependable, premium aftermarket components that install right the first time. Whether you’re refreshing gaskets or replacing a complete blower, we make it simple to keep your 16V71T running strong.