Diesel Engine Serial Numbers

Engine serial numbers are specific numbers assigned to every individual engine. No engine that exists has the same serial number as another engine. If you know you engine serial number, you can find out the exact parts your engine was built with when it was first made.

At Swift, we will help you to know about the diesel engine serial number

Many times it is also tough to know about the ESN, but we will also help you out about the same.

Locating the caterpillar engine serial number location

Most of the engine serial numbers can also be seen just on the dataplate. It is nothing but a particular engine type that is at various places as per the model. Moreover, Caterpillar is also a constant and at the Caterpillar engine and locates at driver’s side of the valve cover.

Identifying the Caterpillar engine serial number

All of the Caterpillar ESN’s contain the same format usually. It all starts with the letter prefix or three number that follows seven digits in all. Prefix also corresponds directly to a specific model and make. Say, for instance, you will also see the prefix like 1LW, 2WS, 5DS, 5EK, and 6TS and also shows that engine is 3406E. For the general prefix, people can even mention the engine through prefix instead of the model. It is true that 6NZ is the most put to use standard prefix for the single turbo C15. Some prefix also includes repute. Say, for example, C15 having the prefix MBN is called a Bridge Motor because it is also a bridge engine right from machine C15 to the electronic C15 ACERT and moreover it is also under critiques.

Check the Caterpillar ESN prefix through the model names

Locating Cummins Engine Serial Number

Cummins engine also involves the engine serial number at a data plate, and moreover, the data plate can also be as unique places that are at the base of the model of engine. The complete placing of data plate for the engine can also be for owner’s manual. If in case you lost physical owner’s manual but have the access for Cummins Quickserve then you can even notice the digital copy of the owner’s manual.

If there is no such owner’s manual and having access is difficult, then there are some places for the data plate at some of the well-known engine models.

• Cummins ISB: it is also the rocker cover or locates at the side of the gear housing
• Cummins ISC and ISL: It also situates at the top of gear housing
• Cummins ISM: it is a kind of rocker house that is generally at the fuel pump parts of the engine
• Cummins ISX: it locates at the rock lever cover area
• Cummins QSK45 and QSK60: it is usually found at the engine block

Unable to find the dataplate or don’t see your engine model listed? It’s okay. Cummins also stamps the engine serial number into the passenger side of the engine block for all models.

Identifying Cummins Engine Serial Number

Cummins engine also appears as the classic serial number as compared to the Caterpillar ESNs. It is moreover eight digit and also composes just of numbers. It also goes in the number sequence according to engine part. You will not find the proper models regarding the same.

Cummins engines also have something different called as the CPL, and it stands for “Critical Parts List.” It is a list that shows critical parts of the engine. You will notice very less CPL as a contrast with the ESN according to multiple generators having the same CPL’s.

Detroit Diesel Engine Serial Number Location

While it comes to ESN placement, Detroit engine is inconsistent to consider. Though you may notice that ESN are generally consistent with any model; but it is not the case, always. Well, you don’t need to worry if you are not able to find from the ones mentioned below.

• Detroit Diesel Series Inline 53: It locates at the upper rear corner that you see at right side for any block.
• Detroit Diesel Series V53: It is imprinted at topright corner that can locate at the front of the block.
• Detroit Diesel Series 60: It inscribes at the option plate with the information mentioned at the left part of the valve cover
• Detroit Diesel Series Inline 71: It mentions at the option level that you can check as an attachment to the valve cover
• Detroit Diesel Series V71: It inscribes inside the block located on either side, upper front corner of the left side or upper rear corner of the right side.
• Detroit Diesel Series V92: It is mentioned on the front part that you can locate at upper front or the upper rear corners.
• Detroit Diesel Series 149: It is inscribed at the rocker cover rail that you can find at the rear side.

Detroit Diesel Engine Serial Number Identification

Well, the format of Detroit engines is entirely consistent as in contrast with the location. But, at times, it does get complex. To make this guide easier, we have listed specific factors to consider.

• Detroit Diesel Series Inline 53: The ESN’s will start off with the “04D,” and you can also locate them below the model number that starts with “504”.
• Detroit Diesel Series V53: starts with the “06D” and the model number can begin with “506”.
• Detroit Diesel Series 60: You can locate the ESN beginning with “06R,”and the model numbers can start with “606”.
• Detroit Diesel Series Inline 71: You can locate the ESN starting with “06A,”and it will be mentioned close to model numbers that start with “106”.
• Detroit Diesel Series V71: You can check the ESN starting off with the “08VA,” and the model numbers start with “708”.
• Detroit Diesel Series V92: You can notice the ESN starting with the figures “08F” and model numbers are imprinted starting with “808”.
• Detroit Diesel Series 149: You can find the ESN’s beginning with the “12E” and the model numbers are inscribed that begins with “912”.

Navistar Engine Serial Number Location

Engine serial number for Navistar engines inscribes as stamped on the pad and it locates on the block. In case of Navistar engines, location is easy to notice. For any engines that were created before the year 2000, the pad is inscribed on the left side ofthe block and just below the parting line. For all the engines built after 2000, the pad can locate on right part of the block, and it is mentioned between the oil cooler and at the top of the block.

For many of the Navistar engines manufactured after the year 1993, you will also require only the engine serial number in that case. You will also need the engine model, year of that model, rating of horsepower, rating of the torque that locates on the emission label. The emission label inscribes at the top of rocker cover or just the intake.

Navistar Engine Serial Number Identification

Navistar engines are very likely to the most instructive among all the ESN’s for the majority of the OEM’s. It also includes a particular format that inscribes the model of engine, the configuration application, country of origin, and the unit number of the engine.

• The first three (or four) numbers specify the model of the engine, say, for instance, “570H” or “466”.
• The letter inscribed just after the model of engine; specifies the configuration; “B” is meant for turbo JWAC, “D” denotes naturally aspirated, “G” represents the turbo air to air, “H” stands for HEUI, and “T” denotes the turbo engines.
• Another number and letter combination represents the application; “A2” means the service vehicle and “M2” denotes the truck.
• The next letter will be the same for all, and is a “U,” which indicates that the country of origin is the United States.
• The last seven digits represent the unit number, an essential part that is to be distinct for every engine.

The Importance Of Diesel Engine Serial Numbers

Much before the electric cars came up; heavy-duty diesel engines were built first. All such engines were not similar to mass-produced automotive vehicle engines. You could not find the standard Make-Model-Year method that provides all the engines with identical model name and identical parts. Well, all such information was special; every individual engine was unique once it came down from the conveyor belt.

The manufacturers never worried about all such information at the time of repairing and ordering different parts. Because of the lack of forethought, discovering the elements that appropriately fit in the engine can be more complicated. Engine serial numbers are crucial because it is the best method to locate the accurate parts an equipment was manufactured with. Generally, if you are purchasing the single part that inscribes the part number off the old part will also work. Well, if you wish to get the engine rebuilt kit, then the engine serial number is vital. It can also be immoderate, but when it comes to the expensive kit with numerous parts, then we need to ensure that you get the best product. So, make sure to furnish your engine serial number whenever you make use of our online quoting tool or while contacting us.

While contacting us to order the parts, we also find some people who desire to provide us VIN’s (Vehicle Identification Numbers) instead of the Engine Serial Numbers. Unfortunately, a VIN is entirely distinct from the ESN. We can also find some VIN’s to note the coordinating ESN’s, but it is not at all guaranteed as per your equipment.