DETROIT DIESEL 53
General Information
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
6V-53
Type
2 Cycle
Number of Cylinders .............................................
6
Bore......................................................................
3.875 in.
Stroke ...................................................................
4.5 in.
Compression Ratio (Nominal) ("N" Engines) .........
21 to 1
Total Displacement - Cubic Inches ........................
318
Firing Order - R.H. Rotation .................................
1L-3R-3L
.............................................................................
2R-2L-1R
Number of Main Bearings .....................................
4
Fig 2. - Series 53 Cylinder Arrangement
1972 General Motors Corp.
July, 1972
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