DETROIT DIESEL 53
1.1.1
CYLINDER BLOCK END PLATE
A flat steel plate, bolted to the rear end of the cylinder
lnstall End Plate
block, provides a support for the flywheel housing. A
gasket is used between the block and the end plate.
1. Affix a new gasket to the end of the cylinder block
(flywheel end), using a non-hardening gasket cement.
Also apply an even coating of gasket cement to the
outer surface of the gasket (the surface next to the end
Inspection
plate).
When the end plate is removed, it is essential that all
of the old gasket material be removed from both
surfaces of the end plate and the cylinder block. Clean
the end plate as outlined under Clean Cylinder Block in
Section 1.1.
Inspect both surfaces of the end plate for nicks, dents,
scratches or score marks and check it for warpage.
2. Align the dowel pin holes in the end plate with the
Check the plug nuts in the end plate for cracks or
dowel pins in the cylinder block. Then start the end
plate over the dowel pins and push it up against the
damaged threads. If nicks or scratches on the sealing
cylinder block.
surfaces of the end plate are too deep to be cleaned
up, or the plug nuts are damaged, replace the end
NOTE: When installing the end plate, the heads
plate or plug nuts.
of the plug nuts at the top of the end plate on
the In-line engine
When installing a plug nut, support the end plate on a
solid flat surface to avoid distorting the plate. Then
should always face the forward end of the
cylinder block.
press the nut in the end plate until the head on the nut
seats on the end plate.
Fig. 1 - Cylinder Block Rear End Plate
Mounting (In-Line Engine)
SEC. 1.1.1 Page 1
November, 1973
