Detroit Diesel 353 Non-Turbo Engine with Trunk piston, 21:1, N & C injector, 5198899 cylinder kit
You can upgrade your 17:1 compression pistons with this engine kit. You will need to update your injectors to N45
Inframe Kit Includes
(3) Cylinder Kit Complete, Standard FP-5198899 Piston FP-5198877, C.R. 21:1
(4) Main Bearing, Plain, Standard FP-8924357
(3) Connecting Rod Bearing Pair, Standard FP-5149452
(4) Thrust Washer, Standard FP-5116197
(1) Head Gasket Set FP-5199811
(1) Oil Pan Gasket FP-5116256
(1) Valve Cover Gasket FP-5147994 Steel Rocker Cover
Overhaul Kit Includes
(3) Cylinder Kit Complete, Standard FP-5198899 Piston FP-5198877, C.R. 21:1
(4) Main Bearing, Plain, Standard FP-8924357
(3) Connecting Rod Bearing Pair, Standard FP-5149452
(4) Thrust Washer, Standard FP-5116197
(1) Complete Overhaul Gasket Set FP-23517623*
(1) Valve Cover Gasket FP-5147994 Steel Rocker Cover
*Detroit Diesel engines can use a variety of alternate front and rear crankshaft seals. These seals can be purchase separately. Please be aware that there can be both left and right hand rotation seals, as well as single and double lip in some cases.
The Detroit Diesel 3-53 engine serial number resembles "03DXXXXXXX" and it can be located stamped into a flat machined surface on the right side of the engine cylinder block. Usually this engine serial is located in the top rear corner. If you have this engine serial number and would like us to run it for you to ensure you are receiving the correct parts, please give us a call.
Rebuilder Specifications:
Bore: 3.8752-3.8767" (98.430-98.468 mm)
Stroke: 4.500" (114.300 mm)
Firing Order: 1-3-2
Main Bearing Cap: 120-130 ft/lbs
Connecting Rod: 40-45 ft/lbs
Cylinder Head: 170-180 ft/lbs
Rocker Shaft Bolts: 50-55 ft/lbs
Valve Lash for 2 Valve Engines: .010-.012 Cold (.008-.010 Hot)
Valve Lash for 4 Valve Engines: .025-.027 Cold (.023-.025 Hot)
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