GM 6 V53 T diesel engine

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:engine
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:M113_A3
gptkbp:aircraft_operated 12 V alternator
gptkbp:application gptkb:automobile
generators
industrial equipment
gptkbp:availability moderate
gptkbp:bore 3.5 inches
gptkbp:color gptkb:blue
gptkbp:compression_ratio 16.5:1
gptkbp:controls mechanical governor
gptkbp:cooling_system liquid cooled
gptkbp:displacement 3.5 liters
gptkbp:emissions_standard varies by application
gptkbp:engine gptkb:GM_4-53_engine
gptkb:GM_53_series
gptkb:GM_8_V53_engine
gptkb:battle
cast iron
V configuration
known for reliability
still in use today
widely used in the 20th century
gptkbp:engine_type naturally aspirated
gptkbp:fuel_capacity varies by load
approximately 5 quarts
gptkbp:fuel_type diesel
mechanical fuel injection
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label GM 6 V53 T diesel engine
gptkbp:ignition_system compression ignition
gptkbp:is_designed_to marine applications
gptkbp:is_integrated_with gptkb:battle
gptkbp:issues overheating
fuel injector problems
oil leaks
gptkbp:launch_site electric starter
gptkbp:maintenance varies by application
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:General_Motors
gptkbp:market_segment commercial vehicles
recreational vehicles
marine vessels
gptkbp:noise_level moderate
gptkbp:power_output approximately 150 hp
gptkbp:production_years 1960s to 1980s
gptkbp:services up to 10,000 hours
gptkbp:setting gptkb:V6
gptkbp:stroke 4.0 inches
gptkbp:successor gptkb:GM_6_V71_engine
gptkbp:torque approximately 300 lb-ft
gptkbp:tuning possible for performance
gptkbp:valve_configuration 2 valves per cylinder
gptkbp:weight approximately 800 lbs