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DETROIT DIESEL 53
SECTION 1
ENGINE (less major assemblies)
CONTENTS
Cylinder Block ..................................................................................................
1.1
Cylinder Block End Plates ................................................................................
1.1.1
Air Box Drains..................................................................................................
1.1.2
Cylinder Head ..................................................................................................
1.2
Valve and Injector Operating Mechanism ..............................................
1.2.1
Exhaust Valves .................................................................................................
1.2.2
Valve Rocker Cover ..........................................................................................
1.2.4
Crankshaft ........................................................................................................
1.3
Crankshaft Oil Seals ........................................................................................
1.3.2
Crankshaft Main Bearings ................................................................................
1.3.4
Engine Front Cover (Lower) ..........................................................................
1.3.5
Crankshaft Outboard Bearing Support ....................................................
1.3.5.1
Crankshaft Pulley .............................................................................................
1.3.7
Flywheel ...........................................................................................................
1.4
Flywheel Housing .............................................................................................
1.5
Piston and Piston Rings ....................................................................................
1.6
Connecting Rod ................................................................................................
1.6.1
Connecting Rod Bearings..................................................................................
1.6.2
Cylinder Liner ................................................................................................
1.6.3
Engine Balance and Balance Weights ...........................................................
1.7
Gear Train and Engine Timing .....................................................................
1.7.1
Camshaft, Balance Shaft and Bearings ...........................................................
1.7.2
Camshaft and Balance Shaft Gears ..............................................................
1.7.3
Idler Gear and Bearing Assembly.. ..................................................................
1.7.4
Crankshaft Timing Gear ...................................................................................
1.7.5
Accessory Drives ...............................................................................................
1.7.7
Engine Front Cover (Upper) ............................................................................
1.7.8
Shop Notes-Trouble Shooting-Specifications-Service Tools ..................................
1.0
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February, 1972