NUMBER: 166003Rev.

S.M. REF.: 2.4

ENGINE: 60

DATE: January 2004

REVISION: Please discard Service Information Bulletin and service manual attachment pages
dated December 2003. File this bulletin and insert attachment pages in its place
in the service manual.
SUBJECT: N3 ELECTRONIC UNIT INJECTOR-SERIES 60 2004
INTRODUCTION

Detroit Diesel has released a new N3 Injector for the Series 60 2004 engine.
DETAILS AND REASON

Engine models built after December 1, 2003 will use the N3 Electronic Unit Injector (EUI). See Figure
1 and see Figure 2. The N3 injector is designed as an inline concept. The fuel metering unit or module
is positioned under the plunger, so the overall envelope of the N3 is smaller than previous injectors. The
N3 has an inwardly opening of solenoid valve which controls beginning of injection and end of injection.
The solenoid valve closing point defines the beginning of injection (BOI) and the solenoid valve opening
point defines the end of injection (EOI). Pressure is generated by the downward movement of the plunger
in combination with the closed solenoid valve. Fuel quantity is metered by the length of time the solenoid
valve remains closed. The magnetic core is incorporated into the module. The electrical leads from the
core are brought to an external position on the injector through a modular two-pin connector socket.
The advantages of the new N3 Injector over the current Series 60 EUI are:
Improved strength.
Reduced external leakage potential.
Improved hydraulic efficiency.
Faster response time.
Compact design.
Reduced weight.
Improved nut design./Longer nozzle protrusion.
Improved calibration system.
Improved end of injection behavior.
The amount of fuel injected and the beginning of injection timing is determined by the ECU. The ECU
send a command pulse which activates the injector solenoid. The N3 EUI performs four functions:
Creates the high-fuel pressure required for efficient injection.

Meters and injects the exact amount of fuel to handle the load.
Atomizes the fuel for mixing with the air in the combustion chamber.
Permits continuous fuel flow for component cooling.

1. Injector Follower

4. Injector Nut

2. Plunger

5. Injector Spring Cage

3. Module

6. Nozzle

Figure 1

N3 Electronic Unit Injector Cross-Section

Figure 2

N3 Electronic Unit Injector

ADDITIONAL SERVICE INFORMATION

Additional service information is available in the Detroit Diesel Series 60 Service Manual, 6SE483.
The next revision to this manual will include the revised information. As a convenience to holders of
the Series 60 Service Manual, information in service manual format is attached. The page(s) may be
inserted into the manual.
NOTE:
Manual insert pages are numbered for insertion into the current Series 60 Service Manual dated
March 2003. Service manuals are available from authorized Detroit Diesel distributors. If this bulletin

was obtained from the Internet, service manual page(s) are available by returning to the screen SIB
Index, selecting attachment pages, and printing the page(s).

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