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Series V 53 Model Description Chart, Application, Rotation, & Design Variations

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Series 53	# Of Cylinders	Application Designation (see below)		Basic Engine Arrangement (see below)	Design Variation (see below)	Specific Model #

Basic Engine Arrangements
Rotation: R (right) & L (left) designates rotation as viewed from the front of the engine.
Type: A & C designates location of starter & oil cooler as viewed from the flywheel end of the engine.
Cylinder Bank: Left & right cylinder banks are determined from the flywheel end of the engine.

ALL VIEWS FROM REAR (FLYWHEEL) END OF ENGINE

The model number and serial number on the V 53 engines are located on the top right-hand front corner of the cylinder block, as viewed from the rear of the engine.

An example of a Series 6V53 serial number is 06DXXXXXXX. Engines built in Brazil have a serial number prefix of 6DB (six cylinder). The engine serial number is required when placing a parts order.

Model number 5063-5200 is interpreted as follows: Series 53 Engine (5), six cylinder (06), industrial, fan to flywheel (3), right-hand rotation with "A" accessory arrangement (5), four-valve head engine (2), and specific model Number 00 (00).