Looking for any info on old hostess trucks . . . looking for mounts . . . also looking for Jakes . . . also how large can I go with injectors without dumping fuel out the exhaust ???? Any info will be read and appreciated . . . Thank you all . .

 

I took the valve cover off and wow there is no sludge. The fuel rack moves freely, this is a good sign. Next step get it started.

 

i have freind that put a 453 in to 78 ford f250, it sounds incredible, but so noisy.

 

Pulled the valve cover and no sludge and the fuel rack moves fine as kind. Got it running and . . . SWEET !!!! Now to find a set of jakes . . .

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Karl's 4-53t - YouTube

 

pukie, how did he get around the rpm difference? a 53 series has a redline of 2500/2800, and well under 200 horsies.
how driveable is it?
i ask because i thought about putting one in a truck, but did not want to have something that topped out at like 45 mph, and took an hour to get up there....

 

It is all gearing. . . the 453t I have with the 5 speed OD trans. 3.73 rear gears and 33" tires top speed will be 85mph . . . with the Detroit being a 2 stroke acceleration is faster then diesels from the same era. . . 175hp with n55 injectors stepping up to n65 should get me just about 200hp. search them up on youtube this will show ya. . .

 

it sounds like you know what your doing! dont get me wrong when i question you-- its more about my learning curve than your engineering skills.

i just joined up yesterday, mainly for this type of swapping stuff. i have had both 4-53's and 6v-53's in various trucks/excavators...always liked the detroit scream.
i had thought about putting a 3 or 4-53 in a scout for a while, but figured it was too much work. the truck has a 4 speed direct, and i dont want to mod much more than the engine, so i punted.
who knows you might get me motivated.

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ok, had to re-read this thread!
grumman, my first post was to pukie-- about that f-250. i can easily see swapping a detroit into a hostess truck! my specific questions were more at the pickup.

 

Actually it is going to be a tight squeeze to fit this in my van. . . no worries about questions we are all here to learn and the only stupid question is the one not asked. . . I found a gear ratio calculator on line to help me with the top speed with my van. . . sounds like some cool old equipment you have played with. . . I work full time at a sand pit am in charge of all the mulch production . . . boys and our toys . . . maybe you might keep your eyes open for an old detroit 53 series with a set of jakes for sale . . . I am on the hunt.

 

I have a q 1980 GMC with 453t 5-2speed rear 45 top speed but empty has plenty of power for another gear or two.Building a c7000 4 door with a 453t and planing on a 13sp. out of a medium duty GMC ..Would like to get a little more out of the little 453 not
Sure exactllexactly how to do that on 2 stroke engine.