Detroit 4-53t into my 78 Grumman

78grumman · Nov 16, 2011

I just purchased a 4-53t with a clark 5 speed for my p30 chassis grumman. I have heard rumors that Hostess used to have the 4-53 in their trucks with the same chassis. I am looking for any information on locating engine mounts. Fabricating my own is completely possible just trying to find anything to cut down on project time.

Gary79F250 · Nov 17, 2011

Hi Karl. Good to see you on here.

78grumman · Nov 18, 2011

Thanks for helping me score this awesome towing engine . . . I ran the trans numbers and it seems to be the overdrive if I am understanding it properly. . . bonus !!! will be working on the stand & fluid & filter changes Sat after 9:30ish . . . stop buy if you want :thumbsup:

78grumman · Dec 3, 2011

Here are a couple of pictures . . . more to come

78grumman · Dec 12, 2011

Running video

http://youtu.be/PYWVHAxzFqw

78grumman · Dec 12, 2011

Got it running and it runs Awesome. . . Looking for a set of Jakes . . . anybody ? ? ?

paulb3 · Feb 2, 2012

I like the sparks that flew off then it started. Sounds awesome.

towcat · Feb 2, 2012

out west they used 4bt motors in the frito lay trucks. haven't towed a 4-53 powered frito-lay truck yet and they have me on speedial.

78grumman · Feb 2, 2012

Gutted the old shelving and interior of the van. Time to rewire and replace the lighting with LED as soon as the tax returns show up. . . still on the hunt for a set of jakes . . . more pictures to come . . .

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