Detroit Diesel 8 V-71 T

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:engine
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:M109_Paladin
gptkbp:aftermarket_support available from various suppliers
gptkbp:application generators
heavy-duty trucks
marine propulsion
gptkbp:bore 4.25 inches
gptkbp:compression_ratio 16.5:1
gptkbp:controls mechanical governor
gptkbp:cooling_system water-cooled
ethylene glycol
gptkbp:displacement 71 cubic inches per cylinder
gptkbp:emissions_standard gptkb:EPA_Tier_2
turbocharged
wet exhaust
gptkbp:engine cast iron
V configuration
single turbocharger
up to 2,100 RPM
flexible mounts
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:1965
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 40 quarts
variable depending on load
gptkbp:fuel_type diesel
mechanical fuel injection
gptkbp:historical_significance used in many military applications
popular in commercial shipping
widely used in construction equipment
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Detroit Diesel 8 V-71 T
gptkbp:launch_site electric starter
gptkbp:maintenance every 250 hours
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Detroit_Diesel_Corporation
gptkbp:power_output up to 400 horsepower
gptkbp:production_years 1960s to present
gptkbp:reliability high reliability
gptkbp:setting 8 cylinders
gptkbp:strategic_importance overheating
oil leaks
fuel injector issues
gptkbp:stroke 5 inches
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Detroit_Diesel_8_V-92_T
gptkbp:torque up to 1,200 lb-ft
gptkbp:tuning possible with aftermarket kits
gptkbp:type gptkb:engine
gptkbp:user_base government agencies
private owners
commercial operators
gptkbp:user_manual available from Detroit Diesel
gptkbp:valve_configuration overhead valves
gptkbp:water_source full-flow filter
gptkbp:weight approximately 2,500 lbs