Average life of 53 Block.
#1
Average life of 53 Block.
How many on here have ran the 53 series block in stock form with good success? A friend of mine is looking at a 98 and we are curious how many miles may possibly be expected out of this motor if maintained properly. The truck has 140K on it now.
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#2
It seems like the problems actually only happen to maybe less than 10% of the 53 block trucks, and most of those are the sport models for some reason. I think the cracking occurs regardless of hp. Some say that cracking tends to occur after towing heavy through the mountains from the excessive heating and cooling cycles imposed on the block.
If it's not cracked now, it probably won't crack, but there's always that possibility. If it's a good truck, just maintain it well and keep an eye on the coolant level just in case.
On these forums you definitely hear more about the small number of problem trucks than you do about the trucks that run forever without issues.
If it's not cracked now, it probably won't crack, but there's always that possibility. If it's a good truck, just maintain it well and keep an eye on the coolant level just in case.
On these forums you definitely hear more about the small number of problem trucks than you do about the trucks that run forever without issues.
#4
I my opinion a engine with 150xxx on it has a risk of serious problems 53 block or not. The 5.9 is a bullet proof motor but a few of us are lucky enough to hear the phrase "I've never seen that happen before"
#6
410,000 on mine and it pulls a 5th wheel and a 35' construction trailer, works off road building cell towers. No problems with mine. Out of Elkhart, IN most (70-80%) of the proffessional RV pullers use Dodges and they have easily 500-750K miles
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#12
At 42,000 Miles the 53 series was replaced by Dodge. I started to notice losing coolant at about 38,000 miles. I have 91,000 on it now and running great with the new engine, and running better since I upgraded the tranny and torque converter.
#13
It seems like the problems actually only happen to maybe less than 10% of the 53 block trucks, and most of those are the sport models for some reason. I think the cracking occurs regardless of hp. Some say that cracking tends to occur after towing heavy through the mountains from the excessive heating and cooling cycles imposed on the block.
If it's not cracked now, it probably won't crack, but there's always that possibility. If it's a good truck, just maintain it well and keep an eye on the coolant level just in case.
On these forums you definitely hear more about the small number of problem trucks than you do about the trucks that run forever without issues.
If it's not cracked now, it probably won't crack, but there's always that possibility. If it's a good truck, just maintain it well and keep an eye on the coolant level just in case.
On these forums you definitely hear more about the small number of problem trucks than you do about the trucks that run forever without issues.
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