Detroit Diesel

Detroit Diesel

Detroit Diesel, a brand with a long-standing reputation in the heavy-duty engine industry, is known for producing reliable, high-torque diesel engines for on-road, off-road, marine, and power generation applications. Now part of Daimler Truck North America, Detroit Diesel engines are widely used in generators, trucks, military vehicles, and marine vessels — with legacy support extending to the iconic 2-Stroke and Series 60 engines.

At AMS Parts, we supply genuine and OEM spare parts for the full range of Detroit Diesel engine platforms. Whether you’re maintaining a generator set, overhauling a marine propulsion system, or sourcing parts for older industrial engines, we match parts precisely to your engine model and serial number.

Supported Detroit Diesel Engine Series

We support both modern and legacy Detroit Diesel platforms:

2-Stroke Series (Legacy Engines)

• Series 53: 2-53, 3-53, 4-53, 6-53
• Series 71: 2-71, 3-71, 4-71, 6-71, 8V-71, 12V-71
• Series 92: 6V-92, 8V-92, 12V-92, 16V-92
• Series 149: 8V-149, 12V-149, 16V-149, 20V-149

These engines are widely used in:

• Military vehicles & marine vessels
• Standby and continuous generator sets
• Offshore drilling platforms
• Earthmoving and construction equipment

4-Stroke Series (Modern & Transitional Engines)

• Series 50
• Series 60 – 11.1L, 12.7L, 14.0L (very popular in generator & truck use)
• DD Series:
  • DD13
  • DD15
  • DD16
• MDEG Engines (Marine Diesel Engine Group):
  • MTU Series engines co-branded with Detroit Diesel

Generator-Specific Applications

Detroit Diesel engines are used in gensets by brands like Kohler, MTU, and various military/industrial OEMs. Series 60 engines are especially common in:

• Data centre backup power
• Oil & gas remote site generation
• Containerised gensets
• Generator sets

Parts We Supply

AMS Parts provides full-scope support for Detroit Diesel engines, including:

• Engine Overhaul Kits (top-end & in-frame)
• Pistons, Liners, Bearings, Gasket Sets
• Cylinder Heads & Valve Components
• Turbochargers & Exhaust Manifolds
• Fuel Injectors, Pumps, Rails (mechanical & electronic)
• Sensors, Switches, Solenoids
• Water Pumps, Oil Pumps, Coolers
• Crankshafts, Camshafts, Timing Gears
• ECU Modules & Engine Electronics
• 2-Stroke Specific Parts – Blowers, Uniflow Scavenging Components

Whether you’re restoring a classic 2-stroke or maintaining a high-performance Series 60, we can match parts to your model number, engine build, and serial number with precision.

Applications We Support

We supply Detroit Diesel engine parts for:

• Industrial & Backup Generator Sets
• Military & Tactical Vehicles
• Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Engines
• Mining and Construction Equipment
• Drilling Rigs and Offshore Installations
• Transport Trucks and Buses (limited)

Genuine & OEM Only – No Aftermarket

AMS Parts only supplies genuine or OEM parts for Detroit Diesel engines. We do not deal in aftermarket parts, ensuring full compliance with emissions, safety, and durability standards. Whether supporting legacy 2-stroke platforms or modern Series 60 engines, we prioritise quality and long-term reliability.

Need parts for a specific Detroit Diesel engine? Contact AMS Parts for quotes matched to your engine’s serial number or application.