Detroit Diesel Inframe Overhaul Rebuild Kits Catalog

Restore Your Marine or Industrial Engine with Detroit Diesel Overhaul Kits

For thousands of marine operators and industrial contractors around the world, Detroit Diesel engines are trusted powerhouses that work day after day under extreme demands. But even these rugged engines eventually show signs of wear — whether from hours of pushing loaded barges, powering dredges, or driving critical pumps in remote mining operations.

When your Detroit Diesel starts consuming oil, losing compression, or developing imbalance across cylinders, the best way to extend its life is often an inframe overhaul rebuild. That’s where Diesel Pro Power steps in.

We offer one of the world’s largest selections of Detroit Diesel overhaul kits, custom-built for each engine family, so you can restore performance, maximize efficiency, and protect your investment without pulling the entire engine from the vessel or machinery.

Why Choose an Inframe Overhaul Kit for Your Detroit Diesel?

• Comprehensive rebuild: Each overhaul kit includes all the internal components you need to refresh your entire engine — liners, pistons, rings, bearings, washers, and full gaskets.

• Rebuilt in place: You complete the work “inframe,” avoiding costly removal and re-alignment of the engine block. Perfect for cramped marine engine rooms or large industrial frames.

• Like-new performance: By rebuilding every cylinder and refreshing all bearing surfaces, you restore power and efficiency, reducing fuel consumption and oil leaks.

• Boosted reliability: Avoids uneven wear that can occur when only individual cylinders are refreshed.

What Comes in a Typical Detroit Diesel Overhaul Kit?

Each Detroit Diesel inframe overhaul rebuild kit is carefully packaged to fit your exact engine model and specs. Most kits include:

• A complete set of cylinder kits (liners, pistons, rings, pins, retainers) for all engine cylinders

• Main crankshaft bearings

• Connecting rod bearings

• Thrust washers

• Camshaft bearings (where required by your engine)

• Full gasket sets, including head gaskets, rocker cover gaskets, oil pan gaskets, and associated seals

This ensures every internal wear point is renewed, giving you balanced compression, strong combustion, and smoother operation across the board.

What Else Should You Replace During an Inframe Overhaul?

To make the most of your new overhaul kit, many experienced marine engineers and industrial mechanics also install:

• Injectors and fuel pump: Ensures new pistons and liners get matched, balanced fueling.

• Coolant pump (also called fresh water pump): Keeps your rebuilt internals at safe temps.

• Blower repair kit: Critical on Detroit Diesel two-stroke engines to maintain proper scavenging.

• New thermostats, raw water impellers, fuel and oil filters: Small costs that prevent early failures.

When combined with your overhaul kit, these extras turn your rebuild into a near-zero-hour engine.

Overhaul Kits for Detroit Diesel Engines by Model

Below you’ll find detailed sections for each major Detroit Diesel engine family and model. Each overhaul kit is specifically designed to cover all cylinders in your engine, giving you a truly comprehensive rebuild.

53 Series Overhaul Kits

Overhaul Kit for Detroit Diesel 3-53

The Detroit Diesel 3-53 is popular in small auxiliary marine drives, deck equipment, and compact industrial pumps. A complete rebuild kit for this engine includes:

• 3 cylinder kits

• Crankshaft and connecting rod bearings

• 4 thrust washers

• Gaskets for head, rocker cover, oil pan

Overhaul Kit for Detroit Diesel 4-53

The Detroit Diesel 4-53 is found on small workboats and light industrial machinery. This overhaul kit comes with:

• 4 cylinder kits

• Bearing sets for crankshaft and rods

• Thrust washers

• Full top and bottom end gasket sets

Overhaul Kit for Detroit Diesel 6V53

The Detroit Diesel 6V53 powers medium tugboats, dredge pumps, and heavy auxiliary marine systems. This overhaul kit provides:

• 6 cylinder kits

• Main and rod bearings, washers

• Complete gasket suite

Overhaul Kit for Detroit Diesel 8V53

Large marine support vessels and industrial winches rely on the Detroit Diesel 8V53. Your inframe overhaul kit will include:

• 8 cylinder kits

• Bearings for crankshaft and connecting rods

• Thrust washers

• Full gasket coverage for head, pan, rocker cover

71 Series Overhaul Kits

Overhaul Kit for Detroit Diesel 2-71

The Detroit Diesel 2-71 shows up in compact marine pumps and industrial drives. This kit provides:

• 2 cylinder kits

• Bearings, washers

• Gaskets for head, rocker cover, oil pan

Overhaul Kit for Detroit Diesel 3-71

For smaller tugs and deck machinery, the Detroit Diesel 3-71 overhaul kit includes:

• 3 cylinder kits (with trunk-type or one-piece pistons depending on your spec)

• Crankshaft and rod bearings

• Thrust washers

• Gasket package

Overhaul Kit for Detroit Diesel 4-71

Used extensively in marine support cranes and industrial processing lines, this kit comes with:

• 4 cylinder kits

• Bearings, washers

• Full top-to-bottom gaskets

Overhaul Kit for Detroit Diesel 6-71

A staple of marine propulsion, dredges, and heavy industrial pumps, this overhaul kit for the 6-71 includes:

• 6 cylinder kits

• Crank and rod bearings

• Thrust washers

• Complete gasket sets

Overhaul Kit for Detroit Diesel 6V71

The V-configured 6V71 powers workboats and offshore platforms. This kit provides:

• 6 cylinder kits

• Bearings and washers

• Gasket sets for head, oil pan, rocker cover

Overhaul Kit for Detroit Diesel 8V71

Heavily relied on in large marine propulsion and high-capacity pumping systems, the 8V71 rebuild kit offers:

• 8 cylinder kits

• Bearings for crankshaft and rods

• Thrust washers

• All necessary gaskets

Overhaul Kit for Detroit Diesel 12V71

Used in major marine operations and industrial processing facilities, this kit includes:

• 12 cylinder kits

• Crank & rod bearings, thrust washers

• Complete gasket suite

Overhaul Kit for Detroit Diesel 16V71

Found on massive marine platforms and industrial processing systems, this overhaul kit includes:

• 16 cylinder kits

• Bearings and washers

• Top-to-bottom end gaskets

92 Series Overhaul Kits

Overhaul Kit for Detroit Diesel 6V92

A favorite on offshore support vessels and heavy marine cranes. This kit contains:

• 6 cylinder kits

• Bearings for crankshaft and rods

• Thrust washers

• Full gasket coverage

Overhaul Kit for Detroit Diesel 8V92

Large dredges and mining conveyors rely on this engine. The overhaul kit includes:

• 8 cylinder kits

• Bearings and washers

• Gaskets for head, rocker cover, oil pan

Overhaul Kit for Detroit Diesel 12V92

Heavy marine and mining applications use the Detroit Diesel 12V92. This overhaul kit provides:

• 12 cylinder kits

• Main and rod bearings

• Thrust washers

• Complete gaskets

Overhaul Kit for Detroit Diesel 16V92

Top-end propulsion and major industrial engines rely on this. The rebuild kit includes:

• 16 cylinder kits

• Bearings, washers

• Full gasket sets

149 Series Overhaul Kits

Overhaul Kit for Detroit Diesel 8V149

Used on large floating plants, offshore rigs, and high-capacity pumps, this kit provides:

• 8 cylinder kits

• Crank & rod bearings, washers

• Gaskets

Overhaul Kit for Detroit Diesel 12V149

Drives some of the world’s heaviest marine or mining installations. This kit includes:

• 12 cylinder kits

• Bearings, washers

• Gasket sets for head, pan, rocker cover

Overhaul Kit for Detroit Diesel 16V149

When only the largest output will do, this overhaul kit for the Detroit Diesel 16V149 includes:

• 16 cylinder kits

• Bearings & washers

• Full top-to-bottom gaskets

60 Series Overhaul Kits

Overhaul Kit for Detroit Diesel 11.1 L

Found in smaller tugs and industrial gen-sets. The overhaul kit includes:

• 6 cylinder kits

• Bearings & thrust washers

• Full gasket suite

Overhaul Kit for Detroit Diesel 12.7 L

Drives medium commercial boats and industrial pumping. This kit offers:

• 6 cylinder kits

• Bearings, washers

• Gaskets

• Available with or without pistons depending on your rebuild plan

Overhaul Kit for Detroit Diesel 14 L

Largest of the Series 60 line, perfect for heavy marine or offshore duty. This overhaul kit includes:

• 6 cylinder kits

• Full set of bearings

• Thrust washers

• Gasket sets

8.2 Series Overhaul Kits

Overhaul Kit for Detroit Diesel 8.2 L

Used on marine auxiliaries and mid-range industrial pumps. This overhaul kit includes:

• Full set of cylinder kits

• Bearings & washers

• Head, rocker cover, oil pan gaskets

Why Buy Your Detroit Diesel Overhaul Kit from Diesel Pro Power?

• Custom fit every time: Kits built to your liner sizes, bearing undersizes, and gasket types.

• Ships within 24 hours: Minimal downtime, anywhere in the world.

• Marine & industrial experts: We understand the demands on your Detroit Diesel better than anyone.

• Trusted by 40,000+ operators globally: From fishing fleets to mining contractors.

Order Your Detroit Diesel Inframe Overhaul Rebuild Kit Today

Browse your Detroit Diesel engine model above to see the full details of each kit. Or call our experts at +1-888-433-4735 (USA) or +1-305-545-5588 (International) and we’ll help you select the exact overhaul rebuild kit for your Detroit Diesel marine or industrial application.

Join thousands of operators worldwide who trust Diesel Pro Power to keep their Detroit Diesel engines running at peak performance.