For over 70 years, Detroit Diesel, a division of General Motors, has developed and manufactured heavy equipment engines used for transportation and commercial transportation worldwide.
The 71 series engines first rolled off the Detroit Diesel assembly line in 1938. They were V-shaped and linear two-stroke engines. The production of these engines in various configurations continued until 1995. The 71 series of engines was produced longer than any other series of Detroit Diesel engines and is still used for many purposes, from the military to utility trucks and other heavy equipment.
Servicing Detroit Diesel V 71 Series engines requires the use of quality parts to maximize engine performance, which has been used for many years in heavy equipment.