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SERIES 4000 12/16V SERVICE MANUAL
General Description of Series 4000 Operation
The Series 4000 Diesel Engine is a four stroke, direct injected engine. The engine is available in
8V, 12V, or 16V configurations, ranging from 850 to 2700 hp (634–2013 kW). The Series 4000
is the result of a strategic partnership between MTU Motoren-und Turbinen-Union (MTU) and
Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC) to design, produce and distribute an engine for applications
requiring 850–2700 hp (634–2013 kW).
Vital features of the Series 4000 include:
3 Electronic engine control through the Detroit Diesel Electronic Control (DDEC
®
) IV
System
3 A common rail fuel injection system
3 A single casting cylinder block
3 Individual cylinder liners
3 Individual cylinder heads
The Series 4000 Application and Installation manual, is a compilation of the installation
drawings, component sketches and technical information required for proper application and
installation of the engine.
General Specifications
Listed in Table 6 are the general specifications for the Series 4000 engine.
Description 8V 12V 16V
Type 4 Cycle 4 Cycle 4 Cycle
Number of Cylinders 8 12 16
Bore (mm) 6.5 6.5 6.5
Stroke (mm) 7.48 7.48 7.48
Total Displacement - (cubic inches) 1984 2975 3967
Total Displacement - (liters) 32L 48L 65L
Compression Ratio 14:1 14:1 14:1
Table 6 General Specifications for the Series 4000 Engine
All information subject to change without notice.
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