Newbie
What detroit diesel am i messing with!?
ok i bought this old diesel genset as a...project i guess, something to mess with. thusfar i can't get it to fire up fully, had it trying a bit on ether, and when i pull the fuel rod all the way out it smokes like crazy but...thusfar, haven't made it really go Vroom...
the dataplate says model 3913 but...i can't find anything online in regards to a detroit 3913...
Enthusiast
It looks like 3-53 series. That is three cylinders and 53 cubic inches per cyl. Look at the valve cover if it is held on with screws it is a 53 series if it is secured with two large wing nuts it it a 71 series. They are two stroke and loud but they will run forever.
John
*2006 Chevy, 3500, 4X4, DRW, (LBZ) D/A, CC, LT, 252K Miles, 19.5" Wheels, Mag Hytec Transmission Pan and Differential Cover, SS Grill Guard, Racor 2 micron aux fuel filter, 100 Gallon Aux Fuel Tank, using Edge Evolution, Predator Diablosport, Kennedy ECM tune, Fitch Fuel Catalyst.
*2006 Four Winds, Dutchman, 36', RV, D/A, 5500 Kodiak.
*1993 Harley Davidson, Turbo charged, Springer Softail.
*2007 Pontiac Solstice.
*2005 Jeep, Liberty, CRD (diesel).
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Newbie
thanks, it has 2 large wing nuts you can undo by hand on the valve cover so i guess it's a 3-71
Enthusiast
Looking at the air box covers, I'd say you have a 3-71.
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Newbie
thanks guys, still haven't gotten it fired up... like i said, when i pull the fuel rod out it'll smoke enough to...kill all insects within a 15ft radius, but beyond that doesn't even sound like it's trying, thinking i should get some fresh diesel... if that doesn't do it, perhaps a sticking injector? i did pull the valve cover (it is EXTREMELY CLEAN) and everything is free, nothing is stuck, i'm amazed by how clean it it... i made sure all the lines were tight to the injectors.
Enthusiast
Oregondiesele,
There is a emergency shut off on Detroit Diesel engines. It is spring loaded and will snap shut and shut off the air supply. That is something that is easy to miss if you are not familiar with DDs. Also fresh fuel and fuel filters are a good starting place.
Good Luck
John
Last edited by CoyleJR; 04-11-2013 at 16:18.
*2006 Chevy, 3500, 4X4, DRW, (LBZ) D/A, CC, LT, 252K Miles, 19.5" Wheels, Mag Hytec Transmission Pan and Differential Cover, SS Grill Guard, Racor 2 micron aux fuel filter, 100 Gallon Aux Fuel Tank, using Edge Evolution, Predator Diablosport, Kennedy ECM tune, Fitch Fuel Catalyst.
*2006 Four Winds, Dutchman, 36', RV, D/A, 5500 Kodiak.
*1993 Harley Davidson, Turbo charged, Springer Softail.
*2007 Pontiac Solstice.
*2005 Jeep, Liberty, CRD (diesel).
*Full-timing in USA, see America first.
BUY AMERICAN or CANADIAN, NOTHING from CHINA .
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