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Old 08-26-2010, 09:34 PM
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i just located the dreaded number 53 on the side of my block.. can anybody tell me what the problem is with this block? i have heard of it being a bad block....
 
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Old 08-26-2010, 10:15 PM
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the block is thin around the water jacket close to the freeze plugs. they are many running that has no problems but some do.
 
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Old 08-26-2010, 11:05 PM
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215000 miles and no prob
 
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Old 08-26-2010, 11:18 PM
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Where on the block are the numbers ?
 
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Old 08-26-2010, 11:39 PM
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left side bottom front next to the main harness. The main thing is make sure you are up to opperating temp before any heavy pulls heat shock will cause the block to crack.
 
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Old 08-27-2010, 12:28 AM
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can be on either side. Good info and pics of my #53 here:

53 Block FAQ and Information
 
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Old 08-27-2010, 01:32 AM
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So could a 96 have a 53 block ?
 
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Old 08-27-2010, 06:05 AM
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i found my number on the passenger side just behind the a/c compressor and now im worried bout putting twins on it
 
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Old 08-27-2010, 06:36 AM
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Almost 76K on my 53 with no probs so far
 
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Old 08-27-2010, 10:20 AM
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So could a 96 have a 53 block ?
no way
 
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