Anyone know what years and models they used the #53 block that cracked under major stress???

I'm looking at an 01 2500, and couldn't see a number cast on it.

Anyone know?

 

it could be a canadate, look at the left front of eng. just above oil pan seal..

 

I looked hard and couldnt see mine. I wound up feeling the numbers braille style.

 

Here is the info.
https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...=cracked+block
Good Luck

 

Does anyone know what are some other casting numbers mine looks like 58 is this poosible.

 

Ask Mexstan I am sure he knows more about the #s then he would care to. By the way Mr. Mexatan if you are reading this hope it"s going better for ya!!

 

Here is a post with a picture of the location of the number 53.
https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...=cracked+block
It is on the drivers side below the vp-44 just above the oil pan.

 

I think its just the clever shape of the 3. Im not aware of a 58 casting. So I would assume its a 3. There is a 56. 54 wasnt used in dodge. 55 was. 56 is the thickest to date. The 53s that fail are made in brazil. These are the most prolific. There are mexican blocks and they are thicker in the areas that crack. There casting numbers are different and you cant find the big 1" numbers on these blocks.

 

I have a 55, I could see it easily from underneath on the left side. Use a flashlight, it helps a lot. I have never heard of a 58 block. Could be a 55 with some grease and grime on it.