DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 53 ENGINE WORKSHOP FACTORY SERVICE REPAIR MANUAL 

(PDF version) 

ENGINES COVERED; 
2-53 (2 valve) 
3-53 (2 & 4 valve) 
4-53 (2 & 4 valve) 
6V-53 (4 valve) 
8V-53 (4 valve) 


This is a very comprehensive workshop service manual for your DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 53 ENGINE. This manual covers the basic Series 53 Diesel Engines built by Detroit Diesel Corporation. Complete instructions on operation, adjustment (tune-up), preventive maintenance and lubrication, repair (including complete overhaul) are covered. This manual was written primarily for persons servicing and overhauling the engine and, in addition, contains all of the instructions essential to the operators and users. You will never be dissapointed with the content of this workshop manual. 





TABLE OF CONTENTS 



General Information 

Section 1-Engine 

Section 2-Fuel system and governors 

Section 3-Air intake system 




Section 4- Lubrication System 

Section 5- Cooling System 

Section 6-Exaust system 

Section 7 Electrical 

Section 8-Power take - off 

Section 9- Transmissions 

Section 12 Special equipment 

Section 13 Operating instructions 

Section 14 Engine Tuneup 

Section 15 Preventive Maintenance