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    Default Detroit 2 53 oil capacity

    Pretty straightforward question, I picked up a genset with that engine on it, it ate a valve and I just got it all rebuilt and running but I'm not sure on the oil capacity. Looks like the dipstick is broke off as there are no marks on it and it looks like someone had taken a grinder to it. Closest I've found is 9 quarts in a 3 53. I put 8 in it to get it going but I have no idea whats supposed to be in it and finding a new dipstick for it is practically impossible. Not a lot of the little engines around. Anyone know? I have a service manual for it but it doesnt have capacity info in it.

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    Welcome aboard!

    They can vary, depending on the application. What is the genset model and kw rating? Date of mfg would also be helpful. Any numbers you have on it would also help.
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    Are you working on a 53 series two stroke Detroit Diesel? If so try to post some pictures.
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    It is a 53, the number on it is 5024-7101.

    It’s a Delco gen and the model# is YI-4983. There is a mark after the 3 but I can’t see what it is. It’s 1800 rpm and 21.5 kw. Here’s a couple pics
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    Wow those pics didn’t come out clear on the upload at all

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    http://lnx.numeralkod.com/wordpress/?page_id=2009

    Scroll to the Detroit Engine listings. The earliest series 53 manuals are 1969 in this list (I suspect yours is significantly older, but the pubs should be adequate). Significant pub changes weren't until 72 and later, mostly for the 3-53 and larger. Application-specific sumps didn't begin until after this, as well.
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    That’s the same manual I have now. I couldn’t find anything in it about capacities anywhere. But that’s a good site to have.

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    Sure enough. Specifications for everything but the oil capacity. I'll see if I can find some older pubs. Surely one of them will mention it.
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