MTU Detroit Diesel 183 Series Technical Publication page 13

General
00-0002 Designation of Engine Sides and Cylinders
According to Automobile Standard DIN 73021
8 V 183
12 V 183
Designations and abbreviations
Driving end = KS
Free end = KGS = Front
Left side Viewed from driving end
Right side Viewed from driving end
Top
Bottom
20080/1 E 98-12
= Rear
Engine sides are always designated as viewed from the
driving end.
The cylinders are designated (as per DIN 73021) as
viewed opposite from the driving end, i.e. from the free
end (KGS).
Starting on the left of KGS, the cylinders are designated
in consecutive order 1, 2, 3, 4 etc.
Group 00
Subgroup 0002
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