*The Infamous 53 Block

01-20-2006, 06:37 PM

Special Thanks to Stamey's Website for this FAQ about the 53 Block

53 Block
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Dr. Evil · 01-20-2006, 07:53 PM

Im lucky enough to have my 53 featured on Stamey's page...

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KATOOM · 01-22-2006, 12:37 AM

Good info, but after all the reading on #53 blocks I have done I have come to the conclusion that there has to be more #53 casting molds than everyone thinks. Otherwise then whats the reason that the casting numbers can be found in more then one location, depending on the block? For instance the big 53 is usually found here but it may be found there, too. That has to be a clue why some guys with the #53 block have trouble with cracking and others can tow heavy and modify their motors with no cracking. There has also been some question as to the quality of some casts. Some look really bad around where the cracks form and others look clean. Not sure but I dont think that all #53's are the same.

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Dr. Evil Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,567 Dr. Evil's Truck Pics	Im lucky enough to have my 53 featured on Stamey's page... Last edited by Dr. Evil : 01-21-2006 at 02:52 AM.

01-22-2006, 12:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
KATOOM Cummins Nut Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 385 KATOOM's Truck Pics	Good info, but after all the reading on #53 blocks I have done I have come to the conclusion that there has to be more #53 casting molds than everyone thinks. Otherwise then whats the reason that the casting numbers can be found in more then one location, depending on the block? For instance the big 53 is usually found here but it may be found there, too. That has to be a clue why some guys with the #53 block have trouble with cracking and others can tow heavy and modify their motors with no cracking. There has also been some question as to the quality of some casts. Some look really bad around where the cracks form and others look clean. Not sure but I dont think that all #53's are the same. __________________ '01 2500 Sport 4x4 5spd, EZ, straight piped, no sillencer ring, aFe, 2 lo kit, Dakota FP/Isspro Boost and EGT all on pillar, Pac Brake, 285's