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3-53 Inline

The Detroit Diesel 3-53 engine serial number resembles "03DXXXXXXX" and it can be located stamped into a flat machined surface on the right side of the engine cylinder block. Usually this engine serial is located in the top rear corner. If you have this engine serial number and would like us to run it for you to ensure you are receiving the correct parts, please give us a call.

In some cases Detroit Diesel engines can use alternate front and rear crankshaft seals than what is included in the kit. If your 3-53 engine uses a different seal it can be purchase separately.

Bore: 3.8752-3.8767" (98.430-98.468 mm) 
Stroke: 4.500" (114.300 mm)  
Firing Order: 1-3-2

Main Bearing Cap: 120-130 ft/lbs
Connecting Rod: 40-45 ft/lbs
Cylinder Head: 170-180 ft/lbs
Rocker Shaft Bolts: 50-55 ft/lbs
Valve Lash for 2 Valve Engines: .010-.012 Cold (.008-.010 Hot)
Valve Lash for 4 Valve Engines: .025-.027 Cold (.023-.025 Hot)
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Detroit Diesel Plunger & Barrel , 5228656
Detroit Diesel Plunger & Barrel, 5228656
MSRP: $96.34
Our Price: $92.60
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Detroit Diesel Plunger & Barrel, 5228656
6N, 71 series
Detroit Diesel Plunger & Barrel , 5228684
Detroit Diesel Plunger & Barrel, 5228684
MSRP: $177.86
Our Price: $148.22
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Detroit Diesel Plunger & Barrel, 5228684
45N, 53 series
Detroit Diesel Plunger & Barrel , 5228691
Detroit Diesel Plunger & Barrel, 5228691
MSRP: $117.29
Our Price: $110.94
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Detroit Diesel Plunger & Barrel, 5228691
4N, 53 series
Detroit Diesel Plunger & Barrel , 5228749
Detroit Diesel Plunger & Barrel, 5228749
MSRP: $111.12
Our Price: $92.60
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Detroit Diesel Plunger & Barrel, 5228749
5N, 53 series
Detroit Diesel Plunger & Barrel , 5229342
Detroit Diesel Plunger & Barrel, 5229342
MSRP: $177.86
Our Price: $148.22
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Detroit Diesel Plunger & Barrel, 5229342
4C, 53 series
Detroit Diesel Plunger & Barrel , 5229354
Detroit Diesel Plunger & Barrel, 5229354
MSRP: $81.19
Our Price: $80.28
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Detroit Diesel Plunger & Barrel, 5229354
5C, 53 series
Detroit Diesel Tip, 5228491
Detroit Diesel Tip, 5228491
MSRP: $94.78
Our Price: $78.98
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Detroit Diesel Tip, 5228491
Tip Kit, Injector Spray (S45, S50, S60)
Detroit Diesel Fuel Injector Service Kit, 5229649
Detroit Diesel Fuel Injector Service Kit, 5229649
MSRP: $5.26
Our Price: $5.11
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Detroit Diesel Fuel Injector Service Kit, 5229649
replaces: 5229649
Detroit Diesel Fuel Injector Service Kit, 5229649T
Detroit Diesel Fuel Injector Service Kit, 5229649T
MSRP: $6.81
Our Price: $6.44
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Detroit Diesel Fuel Injector Service Kit, 5229649T
replaces: 5229649T
Detroit Diesel Fuel Transfer Pump, 5199561
Detroit Diesel 353, 453, 6V53 Fuel Transfer Pump, 5199561
MSRP: $204.58
Our Price: $188.43
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Detroit Diesel 353, 453, 6V53 Fuel Transfer Pump, 5199561
Right hand rotation, 1/4 in, 53 series
Detroit Diesel Fuel Transfer Pump, 5199560
Detroit Diesel 53 Series, 71 Series, 92 Series, 8.2L Fuel Transfer Pump, 5199560
MSRP: $269.08
Our Price: $184.26
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Detroit Diesel 53 Series, 71 Series, 92 Series, 8.2L Fuel Transfer Pump, 5199560
Left hand rotation, 1/4 in gear
Detroit Diesel Fuel Transfer Pump Repair Kit, 5195078
Detroit Diesel Fuel Transfer Pump Repair Kit, 5195078
MSRP: $94.86
Our Price: $86.01
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Detroit Diesel Fuel Transfer Pump Repair Kit, 5195078
Detroit Diesel Fuel Transfer Pump Seal, 5107223
Detroit Diesel Fuel Transfer Pump Seal, 5107223
MSRP: $6.96
Our Price: $6.35
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Detroit Diesel Fuel Transfer Pump Seal, 5107223
replaces: 5107223
Detroit Diesel Fuel Transfer Pump, 5199734
Detroit Diesel Fuel Transfer Pump, 5199734
MSRP: $289.22
Our Price: $241.02
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Detroit Diesel Fuel Transfer Pump, 5199734
right hand, 3/8 in
Detroit Diesel Fuel Transfer Pump, 5199735
Detroit Diesel Fuel Transfer Pump, 5199735
MSRP: $335.08
Our Price: $241.02
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Detroit Diesel Fuel Transfer Pump, 5199735
left hand, 3/8 in
Detroit Diesel Fuel Oil Pressure Switch, 23520023
Detroit Diesel Fuel Oil Pressure Switch, 23520023
MSRP: $56.04
Our Price: $45.03
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Detroit Diesel Fuel Oil Pressure Switch, 23520023
Switch, Oil Pressure (#5 Break)
Detroit Diesel Fuel Oil Pressure Switch, 23520025
Detroit Diesel Fuel Oil Pressure Switch, 23520025
MSRP: $59.85
Our Price: $44.80
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Detroit Diesel Fuel Oil Pressure Switch, 23520025
Switch, Oil Pressure (# 20 Make)
Detroit Diesel Fuel Pipe Assembly, 23511852
Detroit Diesel Fuel Pipe Assembly, 23511852
MSRP: $8.73
Our Price: $6.21
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Detroit Diesel Fuel Pipe Assembly, 23511852
Fuel Pipe Assembly, Injector To Stand Pipe (5116204)
Detroit Diesel Fuel Pipe Connector Washer, 8925644
Detroit Diesel Fuel Pipe Connector Washer, 8925644
MSRP: $1.40
Our Price: $1.28
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Detroit Diesel Fuel Pipe Connector Washer, 8925644
replaces: 8925644
Detroit Diesel Fuel Pipe Connector, 8926992
Detroit Diesel Fuel Pipe Connector, 8926992
MSRP: $9.14
Our Price: $7.17
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Detroit Diesel Fuel Pipe Connector, 8926992
replaces: 8926992
Detroit Diesel Fuel Pipe Copper Washer, 5150568
Detroit Diesel Fuel Pipe Copper Washer, 5150568
MSRP: $0.80
Our Price: $0.75
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Detroit Diesel Fuel Pipe Copper Washer, 5150568
Washer, 7/16" x 3/4" x 1/16"
Detroit Diesel Fuel Pump Body Plug, 5174971
Detroit Diesel Fuel Pump Body Plug, 5174971
MSRP: $4.21
Our Price: $3.89
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Detroit Diesel Fuel Pump Body Plug, 5174971
Plug, 1/2"-20 Fuel Pump Valve
Detroit Diesel Fuel Pump Bolt, 8925603
Detroit Diesel Fuel Pump Bolt, 8925603
MSRP: $1.55
Our Price: $1.48
You Save: $0.07 (5 %)
Detroit Diesel Fuel Pump Bolt, 8925603
Bolt, Fuel Pump Mounting (5/16" - 18 x 3/4")
Detroit Diesel Fuel Pump Drive Shaft & Gear, 5100313
Detroit Diesel Fuel Pump Drive Shaft & Gear, 5100313
MSRP: $19.25
Our Price: $18.71
You Save: $0.54 (3 %)
Detroit Diesel Fuel Pump Drive Shaft & Gear, 5100313
Shaft Assembly, Fuel Pump Driven (.963"L), (High Output)
Detroit Diesel Fuel Pump Drive Shaft & Gear, 5146705
Detroit Diesel Fuel Pump Drive Shaft & Gear, 5146705
MSRP: $28.34
Our Price: $26.33
You Save: $2.01 (7 %)
Detroit Diesel Fuel Pump Drive Shaft & Gear, 5146705
Shaft Assembly, Fuel Pump Driven (3.09" L), (High Output)
Detroit Diesel Fuel Pump Drive Shaft & Gear, 5181746
Detroit Diesel Fuel Pump Drive Shaft & Gear, 5181746
MSRP: $44.59
Our Price: $41.43
You Save: $3.16 (7 %)
Detroit Diesel Fuel Pump Drive Shaft & Gear, 5181746
Shaft & Gear, Fuel Pump Drive (.3.09"L), (Std. Output)
Detroit Diesel Fuel Pump Drive Shaft & Gear, 5181747
Detroit Diesel Fuel Pump Drive Shaft & Gear, 5181747
MSRP: $31.79
Our Price: $30.07
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Detroit Diesel Fuel Pump Drive Shaft & Gear, 5181747
Shaft & Gear, Fuel Pump Driven (.838" L), (Std. Output)
Detroit Diesel Fuel Pump Valve, 5174973
Detroit Diesel Fuel Pump Valve, 5174973
MSRP: $5.49
Our Price: $3.99
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Detroit Diesel Fuel Pump Valve, 5174973
replaces: 5174973
Detroit Diesel Injector Tube Kit, 8925981
Detroit Diesel Injector Tube Kit, 8925981
MSRP: $17.40
Our Price: $16.57
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Detroit Diesel Injector Tube Kit, 8925981
replaces: 8925981
Detroit Diesel Injector Tube Kit, 8925981A
Detroit Diesel Injector Tube Kit, 8925981A
MSRP: $15.30
Our Price: $14.09
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Detroit Diesel Injector Tube Kit, 8925981A
replaces: 8925981A
Detroit Diesel Injector Valve Kit, 5228313
Detroit Diesel Injector Valve Kit, 5228313
MSRP: $58.10
Our Price: $48.42
You Save: $9.68 (17 %)
Detroit Diesel Injector Valve Kit, 5228313
Includes 5227210 Injector Spring, 5228308 Injector Valve
Detroit Diesel Injector Valve Kit, 5228769
Detroit Diesel Injector Valve Kit, 5228769
MSRP: $4.58
Our Price: $4.18
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Detroit Diesel Injector Valve Kit, 5228769
N series, Includes 5228596 Injector Valve Spring, and 5228766 Injector Valve Seat
Detroit Diesel Solenoid, 23504196
Detroit Diesel Solenoid, 23504196
MSRP: $218.86
Our Price: $212.78
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Detroit Diesel Solenoid, 23504196
Fuel Solenoid 12V (Supersede 1118128)
Detroit Diesel Flywheel Housing Gasket, 23515145
Detroit Diesel Flywheel Housing Gasket, 23515145
MSRP: $6.91
Our Price: $5.76
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Detroit Diesel Flywheel Housing Gasket, 23515145
replaces: 23515145
Detroit Diesel Governor Cover Gasket, 5122742
Detroit Diesel Governor Cover Gasket, 5122742
MSRP: $2.71
Our Price: $2.61
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Detroit Diesel Governor Cover Gasket, 5122742
replaces: 5122742
Detroit Diesel Governor Differential Lever Spring Retainer, 142583
Detroit Diesel Governor Differential Lever Spring Retainer, 142583
MSRP: $1.09
Our Price: $1.02
You Save: $0.07 (6 %)
Detroit Diesel Governor Differential Lever Spring Retainer, 142583
Retainer, 13/64" Spring
Detroit Diesel Governor Gasket, 5116336
Detroit Diesel Governor Gasket, 5116336
MSRP: $2.34
Our Price: $2.26
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Detroit Diesel Governor Gasket, 5116336
replaces: 5116336
Detroit Diesel Governor Hose, 5129707
Detroit Diesel Governor Hose, 5129707
MSRP: $3.24
Our Price: $3.09
You Save: $0.15 (5 %)
Detroit Diesel Governor Hose, 5129707
Hose, 7/8" I.D. x 1.26" L. (A & C Engine)
Detroit Diesel Governor Operating Shaft Bearing, 9431894
Detroit Diesel Governor Operating Shaft Bearing, 9431894
MSRP: $10.71
Our Price: $9.87
You Save: $0.84 (8 %)
Detroit Diesel Governor Operating Shaft Bearing, 9431894
Upper
Detroit Diesel Governor Speed Adjustment Shaft Seal, 5197065
Detroit Diesel Governor Speed Adjustment Shaft Seal, 5197065
MSRP: $13.81
Our Price: $9.21
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Detroit Diesel Governor Speed Adjustment Shaft Seal, 5197065
For These Governors Only 5108290, 5108291, 5136998, 5141046, 5142346, 5143657, 5143957, 5146121
Detroit Diesel Governor Spring Cover Gasket, 8922593
Detroit Diesel Governor Spring Cover Gasket, 8922593
MSRP: $1.16
Our Price: $1.11
You Save: $0.05 (4 %)
Detroit Diesel Governor Spring Cover Gasket, 8922593
High Speed Spring Cover Gasket
Detroit Diesel Governor Throttle Shaft Retainer, 5174429
Detroit Diesel Governor Throttle Shaft Retainer, 5174429
MSRP: $1.14
Our Price: $1.10
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Detroit Diesel Governor Throttle Shaft Retainer, 5174429
replaces: 5174429
Detroit Diesel Governor Weight Shaft Bearing, 23506244
Detroit Diesel Governor Weight Shaft Bearing, 23506244
MSRP: $7.25
Our Price: $6.92
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Detroit Diesel Governor Weight Shaft Bearing, 23506244
replaces: 23506244
Detroit Diesel Filter Cap, 5228588
Detroit Diesel Filter Cap, 5228588
MSRP: $19.65
Our Price: $11.95
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Detroit Diesel Filter Cap, 5228588
MUI
Detroit Diesel Blank Tag, 5229191
Detroit Diesel Blank Tag, 5229191
MSRP: $1.53
Our Price: $1.41
You Save: $0.12 (8 %)
Detroit Diesel Blank Tag, 5229191
MUI
Detroit Diesel Cap, 5136240
Detroit Diesel Cap, 5136240
MSRP: $0.76
Our Price: $0.72
You Save: $0.04 (5 %)
Detroit Diesel Cap, 5136240
Plug Cap, .420" Dia.
Detroit Diesel Cap, 5136241
Detroit Diesel Cap, 5136241
MSRP: $0.68
Our Price: $0.65
You Save: $0.03 (4 %)
Detroit Diesel Cap, 5136241
Plug, Cap Fuel Pump Body 3/8"
Detroit Diesel Check Valve Cage, 5228696
Detroit Diesel Check Valve Cage, 5228696
MSRP: $28.33
Our Price: $23.61
You Save: $4.72 (17 %)
Detroit Diesel Check Valve Cage, 5228696
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Detroit Diesel Check Valve, 5226411
Detroit Diesel Check Valve, 5226411
MSRP: $3.19
Our Price: $2.91
You Save: $0.28 (9 %)
Detroit Diesel Check Valve, 5226411
Valve, Injector Check
Detroit Diesel Check Valve, 5228694
Detroit Diesel Check Valve, 5228694
MSRP: $2.60
Our Price: $2.49
You Save: $0.11 (4 %)
Detroit Diesel Check Valve, 5228694
Valve, Injector Check
Detroit Diesel Clutch Pilot Bearing, 23503707
Detroit Diesel Clutch Pilot Bearing, 23503707
MSRP: $8.93
Our Price: $8.31
You Save: $0.62 (7 %)
Detroit Diesel Clutch Pilot Bearing, 23503707
Bearing, Clutch Pilot
Detroit Diesel Clutch Pilot Bearing, 23504892
Detroit Diesel Clutch Pilot Bearing, 23504892
MSRP: $14.91
Our Price: $13.62
You Save: $1.29 (9 %)
Detroit Diesel Clutch Pilot Bearing, 23504892
Bearing, Clutch Pilot (904983)
Detroit Diesel Copper Washer, 5152148
Detroit Diesel Copper Washer, 5152148
MSRP: $0.66
Our Price: $0.61
You Save: $0.05 (8 %)
Detroit Diesel Copper Washer, 5152148
Washer, 3/8" Copper
Detroit Diesel Copper Washer, 5155596
Detroit Diesel Copper Washer, 5155596
MSRP: $0.85
Our Price: $0.78
You Save: $0.07 (8 %)
Detroit Diesel Copper Washer, 5155596
Washer, 5/16" (Copper)
Detroit Diesel Copper Washer, 5194069
Detroit Diesel Copper Washer, 5194069
MSRP: $1.02
Our Price: $0.95
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Detroit Diesel Copper Washer, 5194069
Washer, (1/4" Copper)
Detroit Diesel Cylinder Head Adapter, 5121252
Detroit Diesel Cylinder Head Adapter, 5121252
MSRP: $9.55
Our Price: $8.72
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Detroit Diesel Cylinder Head Adapter, 5121252
53 series
Detroit Diesel Cylinder Head Governor Control Adapter, 5116262
Detroit Diesel Cylinder Head Governor Control Adapter, 5116262
MSRP: $5.84
Our Price: $5.52
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Detroit Diesel Cylinder Head Governor Control Adapter, 5116262
replaces: 5116262
Detroit Diesel Dipstick, 5146679
Detroit Diesel Dipstick, 5146679
MSRP: $18.16
Our Price: $16.58
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Detroit Diesel Dipstick, 5146679
Dipstick, Oil 61" Long
Detroit Diesel Dowel Pin, 103709
Detroit Diesel Dowel Pin, 103709
MSRP: $1.52
Our Price: $1.40
You Save: $0.12 (8 %)
Detroit Diesel Dowel Pin, 103709
Pin, .15" X 1" Straight
Detroit Diesel Dowel Pin, 141346
Detroit Diesel Dowel Pin, 141346
MSRP: $2.05
Our Price: $1.89
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Detroit Diesel Dowel Pin, 141346
Pin, 3/16" X 1/2" Dowel
Detroit Diesel Drive Shaft, 5178700
Detroit Diesel Drive Shaft, 5178700
MSRP: $17.75
Our Price: $16.64
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Detroit Diesel Drive Shaft, 5178700
Shaft, Fuel Pump Drive (3.09" L), (High Output)
Detroit Diesel Gear Retainer, 5228586
Detroit Diesel Gear Retainer, 5228586
MSRP: $3.16
Our Price: $2.91
You Save: $0.25 (8 %)
Detroit Diesel Gear Retainer, 5228586
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Detroit Diesel Gear, 5226400
Detroit Diesel Gear, 5226400
MSRP: $29.18
Our Price: $24.32
You Save: $4.86 (17 %)
Detroit Diesel Gear, 5226400
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Detroit Diesel Outer Fan Shaft Bearing, 9415132
Detroit Diesel Outer Fan Shaft Bearing, 9415132
MSRP: $40.34
Our Price: $37.49
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Detroit Diesel Outer Fan Shaft Bearing, 9415132
replaces: 9415132
Detroit Diesel Primer Hand Pump, 5110760
Detroit Diesel Primer Hand Pump, 5110760
MSRP: $63.01
Our Price: $58.55
You Save: $4.46 (7 %)
Detroit Diesel Primer Hand Pump, 5110760
53, 71, 92 series
Detroit Diesel Ring, 5166864
Detroit Diesel Ring, 5166864
MSRP: $9.32
Our Price: $8.74
You Save: $0.58 (6 %)
Detroit Diesel Ring, 5166864
Ring Cushion, Front Trunnion Support
Detroit Diesel Small Bushing, 8924354
Detroit Diesel Small Bushing, 8924354
MSRP: $2.56
Our Price: $2.43
You Save: $0.13 (5 %)
Detroit Diesel Small Bushing, 8924354
Bushing, Injector Rocker Arm (Small)
Detroit Diesel Spill Deflector, 5228109
Detroit Diesel Spill Deflector, 5228109
MSRP: $35.81
Our Price: $33.77
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Detroit Diesel Spill Deflector, 5228109
replaces: 5228109
Detroit Diesel Starter Bolt, 9418228
Detroit Diesel Starter Bolt, 9418228
MSRP: $5.55
Our Price: $5.34
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Detroit Diesel Starter Bolt, 9418228
Bolt, Starter Mounting (12 Point), (5/8" - 11 x 1 3/4")
Detroit Diesel Stop Pin Follower, 5228608
Detroit Diesel Stop Pin Follower, 5228608
MSRP: $3.74
Our Price: $3.12
You Save: $0.62 (17 %)
Detroit Diesel Stop Pin Follower, 5228608
Pin, Injector Stop
Detroit Diesel Thrust Blower Drive Washer, 5119285
Detroit Diesel Thrust Blower Drive Washer, 5119285
MSRP: $5.56
Our Price: $5.36
You Save: $0.20 (4 %)
Detroit Diesel Thrust Blower Drive Washer, 5119285
Washer, Blower Drive Thrust
Detroit Diesel VOP Spring Seat, 5228766
Detroit Diesel VOP Spring Seat, 5228766
MSRP: $2.66
Our Price: $2.56
You Save: $0.10 (4 %)
Detroit Diesel VOP Spring Seat, 5228766
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Detroit Diesel VOP Spring, 5227210
Detroit Diesel VOP Spring, 5227210
MSRP: $3.74
Our Price: $3.12
You Save: $0.62 (17 %)
Detroit Diesel VOP Spring, 5227210
HV
Detroit Diesel VOP Spring, 5228596
Detroit Diesel VOP Spring, 5228596
MSRP: $3.91
Our Price: $3.26
You Save: $0.65 (17 %)
Detroit Diesel VOP Spring, 5228596
Spring, Injector Valve
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