DETROIT DIESEL 53
1.7.6
BLOWER DRIVE GEAR AND SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
The blower drive gear is driven by the left-bank
camshaft gear. The gear is keyed and pressed onto a
shaft, which is supported in the blower drive support.
The blower drive support is mounted on the flywheel
housing (Fig. ).
Service the blower drive support as outlined in Section
2.7.1.1.
Fig..- Blower Drive Support Mounting on 6V-
53 Engine
Remove lower Drive Support Assembly
1. Remove the blower and the blower drive shaft as
outlined above.
2. Disconnect the lubricating oil tube (Fig. 1.) from the
blower drive support.
1972 General Motors Corp.
February, 1972
SEC. 1.7.6 Page 1
