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