Left Hand Vs. Right Hand Rotation Oil Pumps For Detroit Diesel Engines
2 min readApr 27, 2022
In this article we will help you figure out if your pump is a right hand or left hand rotation pump by looking at it. We will also show you were you can find your pump on your engine.
The video below shows you where you can find your oil pump on a 6V71,8V71,6V92, or 8V92 Detroit Diesel engine.
The video below shows you how to tell the difference between a left hand or a right hand rotation oil pump.
The main thing to look for is where the driving gear shaft is. If the driving gear shaft is on the left side, you have a left hand pump. If the driving gear shaft is on the right side, you have a right hand pump. Watch the video to identify the driving gear shaft.
Right Hand Rotation Oil Pump:
Left Hand Rotation Oil Pump:
