"53" block

syrupdawg

GA Diesel Mafia

• Jan 5, 2009

• #1

What is the deal with the "53" block that everybody talks about? Why is is weaker and what years models did it come in?

 

MAXTORQ

Drop by, beers on me !

• Jan 5, 2009

• #2

Most often you see them in the years of 98 to 01 . Both 12 and 24 valve.

This link will give you a good idea of what happens and how to repair it should it happen to you.

http://www.locknstitch.com/Repair pdf files/Cummins 5.9 crack repair instructions.pdf

 

8inCummins99

New member

• Jan 5, 2009

• #3

The story about the 53 Block

http://www.stamey.info/Truck/Cummins53BlockFAQ.htm

 

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97 D-Tec

New member

• Jan 6, 2009

• #4

im not sure why they are weaker but i do know those thigns just cracked n it didnt matter whether you added power or not

 

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Sarge1

Sarge

• Jan 13, 2009

• #5

The casting is thinner. Storm blocks are beefed up more in this area