Detroit Diesel Series 53 Straight-3 3-53N is an 159 in³ (2.61 L) internal combustion reciprocating Inline 3 engine. It has bore/stroke ratio of 3.875 in × 4.5 in (9.842 cm × 11.43 cm), and uses 21:1 compression. This engine was rated 86 hp (64.13 kW) at 2800 rpm and 201 lbf⋅ft (272.52 N⋅m) of torque at 1500 rpm. It was used in Chevrolet, GMC, and Detroit Diesel cars.

Detroit Diesel Series 53 Straight-3 3-53N engine performance rating according to SAE J1349 (SAE Net) standard.
Parameter Output
Power Rating 86 hp (64.13 kW) at 2800 RPM
Torque Rating 201 lbf⋅ft at 1500 RPM
Detroit Diesel Series 53 Straight-3 3-53N engine performance rating according to SAE J1995 (SAE Gross) standard.
Parameter Output
Power Rating 94 hp (70.1 kW) at 2800 RPM
Torque Rating 205 lbf⋅ft at 1500 RPM
Detroit Diesel Series 53 Straight-3 3-53N engine general specifications.
Parameter Value
Type Internal Combustion Reciprocating
Fuel Type Diesel
Cylinder Configuration Inline 3
Engine Displacement 159 in³
Bore 3.875 in
Stroke 4.5 in
Compression Ratio 21:1
Curb Weight 1203 lb
Curb Idle Speed 450 RPMs

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Detroit Diesel Series 53 Straight-3 3-53N engine block, crankshaft and pistons specifications.
Parameter Value
Block Material Cast iron
Crankshaft Material Drop-forged steel
Piston Material Trunk-Arma steel; tin plated;
dished head, full skirt
Piston Pin Material Hardened chrome alloy steel; full
floating
Connecting Rod Material Drop-forged steel; I-beam section
Detroit Diesel Series 53 Straight-3 3-53N engine head and valvetrain specifications.
Parameter Value
Head Material Cast iron
Valvetrain Type OHV
Valves per Cylinder 2
Detroit Diesel Series 53 Straight-3 3-53N air intake specifications.
Parameter Value
Air Intake Method Supercharger Positive Displacement
Roots Type Blower
Detroit Diesel Series 53 Straight-3 3-53N fuel injection specifications.
Parameter Value
Injection Type Multi Point
Injection Info 2 vane roots blower, 8.7" hg at
2800 rpm, ratio blower to engine
speed is 2.49:1
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