This is the complete DetroitDiesel Series 53 Shop Manual. It covers repair and maintenance for the series 53 diesel engines.
This manual covers the Series 53 Diesel Engines built by the Detroit Diesel Allison Division of General Motors Corporation. Complete instructions on operation, adjustment (tune-up), preventive maintenance and lubrication, and repair (including complete overhaul) are covered. It is in .PDF format so you can view or print any pages or diagrams.
Unlike some other manuals, this manual is bookmarked and indexed to make it easier to find what you're looking for. You can view and print any pages or diagrams that you need.
Covers:
2-53 (2 valve)
3-53 (2 & 4 valve)
4-53 (2 & 4 valve)
6V-53 (4 valve)
8V-53 (4 valve)
53N
Save on maintenance and repairs by doing it yourself.
Table of Contents:
Section 1 - General Information
Section 2 - Engine (less major assemblies)
Section 3 - Fuel System and Governors
Section 4 - Air Intake System
Section 5 - Lubrication System
Section 6 - Cooling System
Section 7 - Exhaust System
Section 8 - Electrical Equipment, Instruments and Protective Systems
Section 9 - Power Take-Off and Torqmatic Converter*
Section 12 - Special Equipment
Section 13 - Operation
Section 14 - Tune-Up
Section 15 - Power Maintenance, Trouble Shooting and Storage
*Sections 10 and 11 were removed at time of publication
