S p e c i f i c a t i o n s 3.0
DETROIT DIESEL 53
SPECIFICATIONS
TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS, NEW CLEARANCES AND WEAR LIMITS
These limits also apply to oversize and undersize parts.
LIMITS
MAXIMUM
MINIMUM
ENGINE PART (Standard Size, New)
Blower
.0035"
.0025"
.0005"
Backlash-rotor gears (all)
Backlash between upper rotor and camshaft
.0070"
.0030"
or balance shaft gear (3-53)
Backlash between blower drive gear and
.0070"
.0030"
camshaft gear
Clearances:
.0030"
.0010"
Thrust plate and thrust washer (in-line)
Rotor to air outlet side of housing:
.0040"
In-line
Rotor to air inlet side of housing:
.0075"
In-line
Rotor to front end plate:
.0060"
In-line
SEC. 3.0 Page 5
March, 1973
