Pencil Fuel Injector for John Deere 3029D/4039D/4045D/6059D/6068D Engines
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Compatible Models
We do our best to list all compatible models. Although this may be the part you need, your exact model may not appear below.
Applications are grouped below. Equipment can vary by serial number, engine, and production configuration.
| John Deere Engines | 3029D; 4039D; 4045D; 6059D; 6068D |
| Equipment | Selected John Deere tractors, backhoes, industrial and agricultural machines using the matching naturally aspirated/mechanical injector arrangement |
Product Overview
A worn or damaged injector can contribute to hard starting, uneven combustion, smoke, loss of power, fuel knock, or a dead cylinder. Injector condition should be considered alongside compression, fuel pressure, pump timing, and the rest of the fuel system.
These John Deere mechanical diesel families use application-specific pencil nozzles. Replacement catalogs commonly associate this configuration with RE36939, RE38087 and SE500819, but the engine build and original nozzle number should be used to distinguish it from turbocharged/PowerTech injector variants.
Key Features & Performance
- Metered fuel delivery: Designed for the matching diesel injection system and engine family.
- Cylinder-level service: Allows the failed injector or injector set to be replaced when testing identifies a fueling problem.
- Reference-number matching: Injector families can look similar, so the stamped/OE number and engine arrangement are important fitment checks.
Part Numbers & Specifications
- Common Reference Family: RE36939; RE38087; SE500819
- Injector Style: Pencil-type mechanical diesel injector
Before You Order
Read the number from the original injector or engine parts catalog and confirm the exact engine suffix. Do not substitute a turbocharged or different-calibration nozzle solely because the base engine displacement matches.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this an OEM part?
This is a replacement service part intended to interchange with the reference number(s) and applications listed here. It is not represented as a factory-branded OEM part unless the product packaging itself states otherwise.
How do I confirm fitment?
Match the original part number first, then confirm the machine model, engine, connector or mounting arrangement, and any serial-number break that applies to your equipment.