DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 53 ENGINE WORKSHOP FACTORY SERVICE REPAIR MANUAL

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ENGINES COVERED;
2-53 (2 valve)
3-53 (2 & 4 valve)
4-53 (2 & 4 valve)
6V-53 (4 valve)
8V-53 (4 valve)


This is a very comprehensive workshop service manual for your DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 53 ENGINE. This manual covers the basic Series 53 Diesel Engines built by Detroit Diesel Corporation. Complete instructions on operation, adjustment (tune-up), preventive maintenance and lubrication, repair (including complete overhaul) are covered. This manual was written primarily for persons servicing and overhauling the engine and, in addition, contains all of the instructions essential to the operators and users. You will never be dissapointed with the content of this workshop manual.





TABLE OF CONTENTS



General Information

Section 1-Engine

Section 2-Fuel system and governors

Section 3-Air intake system




Section 4- Lubrication System

Section 5- Cooling System

Section 6-Exaust system

Section 7 Electrical

Section 8-Power take - off

Section 9- Transmissions

Section 12 Special equipment

Section 13 Operating instructions

Section 14 Engine Tuneup

Section 15 Preventive Maintenance