Section 6C · Pages 67–86 (20 pages)

53 and 71 Series Diesel Engines

From the 1972 Chevrolet Heavy Duty Truck Shop Manual Supplement, Series 70–90

Year
1972
Make
Chevrolet
Vehicle
Heavy Duty Trucks, Trucks
Type
Service Manual, Supplement
Models
Series 70, 80 and 90
Publication
ST-332-72
Pages
242

Detroit Diesel 53 and 71 Series changes: diesel engine application chart, advanced camshaft timing on the 6V-53, 71 Series cylinder heads, 8V-71 cylinder block change, tune-up operations and the variable low-speed limiting speed governor, injector rack control lever screw torque, injector valve opening pressure, engine replacement on HH and HJ models, optional engine brake and tune-up charts.

What this section covers

  • Diesel engine application chart
  • 6V-53 advanced camshaft timing
  • Tune-up operations
  • Limiting speed governor
  • Engine removal (HH and HJ models)
  • Diesel tune-up charts
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