Detroit 353 diesel -- aluminum block? How to tell?
Bob wrote:
Wow, a 3-53 in a boat"? 159 cubic inches!
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Tim --
Yep, they used to be pretty common main engines in small workboats and
utility craft, now mostly used for deck engines and gen sets. The
marine engine configuration produces just over 100 hp naturally
aspirated.
Bob
Interesting. I know the old 6-71 "jimmy" was a 426 CID and was rated
at 238 hp in a standard (not marine) configuration. So I'm amazed that
the little 3-53 can obtain 100hp.
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