Detroit Diesel Question

[TheSDTrucker]

How are the fuel lines layed out on an 8v71? I would like to do some detailing on my engine and I'm not sure where all the fuel lines go.

[Oldmopars]

They are internal. The injectors sit inside the heads under the valve covers, the fuel line is inside the head, as well as the fuel rail that actuates them. Kind of like the Ford Power Stroke, you see no lines, they are internal to the head.

[DRIPTROIT 71]

The injectors are under the valve cover, but you can add some detail. Detroit Diesels were used in a wide variety of things and a variety of configurations.

Here is the typical fuel set up:

Here you can see the fuel pump:

Fuel pump's location next to governor assembly.

Fuel lines going into front of the heads:

 

Fuel filter:

Air shut down

Air box drain

[DRIPTROIT 71]

And a few more:

[TheSDTrucker]

1 hour ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said:

And a few more:

Wow! Thank you for all of this useful information and pictures as well! This will come in very handy!

[Oldmopars]

Thanks, these are great pictures, I am also doing a Green Leaker. The internet only gets you so far, this is great.

BTW, I have had to do a tune up on one of these, what a pain. Adjusting the rack as seen is Fig 2 is not a lot of fun.