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Table of Contents
5
Description
6
Principles of Operation
6
The Four Stroke Principle
6
General Description
7
General Specifications
7
General Data
8
Oil Pan Capacities
8
Engine Option Plate and Serial and Model Number Designation
9
Engine Serial Number
9
Engine Model Number
9
Option Plate
9
Current Model Numbering System
10
Engine Systems
11
Fuel System
11
Diagram of Typical 220 Engine Fuel System
11
Diagram of Typical 500 Engine Fuel System
12
Fuel Injector
12
Combination Fuel Filter and Water Separator Mounting
12
Install the Injector
13
Fuel Injection Pump
13
Main Fuel Filter
13
Injector in Cylinder Head
13
Fuel Pump
14
Air Venting the Fuel System
14
Fuel Injection Pump Mounting
14
Governor
15
Fuel Filter Mounting
15
Fuel Pump Mounting
15
Injection Pump Vent Openings
15
Air System
17
Air Cleaner
17
Combination Centrifugal Oil Bath Air Cleaner
17
Combination Air Cleaner and Air Inlet Manifold
18
Lubrication System
19
Oil Filter
19
Lubrication Oil Filter Mounting and Dipstick Location
19
Cooling System
20
Cooling System Maintenance
20
Maintaining the Coolant Level
20
Draining the Cooling System
20
Flushing the Cooling System
21
Cooling System Overheating
21
Miscellaneous Cooling System Checks
21
Reverse-Flushing
21
Filling the Cooling System
22
Engine Equipment
23
Cold Start Aid
23
Thermostat Mounting
23
Operating Instructions
24
Preparation for Starting a New or Stored Engine for the First Time
24
Protective Coverings
24
Valve Clearances
24
Routine Engine Operation
25
Starting the Engine
25
Running the Engine
25
Routine Engine Starts
25
New Engine Run-In
26
Lubrication and Preventive Maintenance
27
Lubrication and Preventive Maintenance Chart
28
Engine Oil Level
29
Engine Oil Change
29
Engine Oil Leaks
29
Lubrication Oil Recommendations
29
Fuel Oil Leaks
30
Air Cleaner Care
30
Battery and Terminals
30
Electrolyte Level
30
Engine Mounts
31
Exhaust System
31
Throttle Linkage
31
Detroit Diesel Fuel Oil Specifications
32
General Considerations
32
Statement of Policy on Fuel and Lubricant Additives
33
Engine Coolant
34
Coolant Requirements
34
Water
34
Corrosion Inhibitors
34
Inhibitor Systems
35
Chromates
35
Soluble Oil
35
Bulk Inhibitor Additives
35
Coolant Inhibitor Chart
36
Antifreeze
37
General Recommendations
37
Sealer Additives
37
Engine Tune-Up Procedures
39
Valve Adjustment
39
Adjusting Valve Clearance
39
Engine Idle Speed Adjustment
40
Adjusting the Engine Idle Speed
40
Storage
41
Preparing Engine for Storage
41
Returning an Engine to Service Following Storage
42
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Brand
Detroit Diesel
Model
GM Bedford 500
Category
Engine
Language
English
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