Testing Jakes on a Detroit 4-53T

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Published 2019-10-14

2010 video after installing Jakes on my Detroit 4-53T. My late father and nephew did most of the work, this is the finished product. It's now swapped into a 2009 Ford F350.
   • Detroit 4-53T Shop Trip.
   • 2009 Ford F350 with a Detroit 4-53T
   • Detroit 4-53T Shop Trip.

All Comments (21)

@_tyy8121 4 years ago

The sound of a Detroit is honestly my favourite sounding engine.
@JRBUISEXCAVATING 4 years ago

Detroit diesel, the most efficient way to turn fuel into noise.
@tomjones-Hawaii 4 years ago

I love Detroits, I had one, 471, in my fishing boat for over 30 yrs, Start it up when the sun rises and shut it down when the sun sets 5 days a week, at least, never had an issue except a alternator or starter but Detroits are Great.
@joekrim6557 4 years ago

You should be proud. You did a good job on that engine
@Shipfixer 4 years ago

There's nothing better than the sound of a hunting Jimmy. Excellent job! Greetings from Alaska.
@gaetanbolduc8417 4 years ago

I will be watching all of them. Detroit are interesting motors and I am glad your referring and building as per DD recommendations. I am on a learning mode and need to fine tune my engine. We lack good knowledgeable technicien in the area. On the other hand if we did I would not be watching and learning...glad I found your channel.
@lrlapua8035 5 months ago

That is the pinnacle of awesome, wish I could get one for my Tacoma........
@donaldwatson3176 4 years ago

Really nice, thanks for sharing . Nice to watch something normal these days! No mistaking that Detroit lope!
@tutekohe1361 4 years ago

A sweet starting and running engine. I didn’t know you could get Jacobs for the 53 series! I have a natural 4/53 in a Treefarmer log skidder, but I believe it’s only about 120hp (from the factory). Good on you for building such a nice motor.
@111000100101001 4 years ago

Beautiful job on a great looking and sounding DD!
@peteharrison9816 4 years ago

Love the sound of older Detroit
@brandocommando36 3 years ago

But what a beautiful noise 🤩nice job man !!!
@daverodkey 4 years ago

A sound of their own, AWESOME !
@nealefrazer4247 4 years ago

for an engine with a small displacement of 4-53 53cuin x 4 = 212 cuin diesel the torque in ft/lb is incredible ...a such an endearing engine worthy of a place in history ...oh and the sound,nothing better than a "bird scarer at wide open".
@tickedoffsheikh8587 5 months ago

It's like music to my ears. Remember hearing that sound coming from the Timberjack 550 and the Clark Ranger skidders here in Guyana.
@tomcline5631 4 years ago

That little booger sounds beautiful in full song!! The Jake's sound like a damn machine gun! Love It!!
@claudiogiovingo4903 4 months ago

No matter which truck you have , but with this engine in, for sure you will catch a viewers and friends
@reginaldkaaronda9779 4 years ago

They sound so good 😍
@duncandmcgrath6290 4 years ago

Love the 3-53 in my skidder ..... incredible torture it takes
@neilpuckett359 4 years ago

This would make a great project,an install in an F-350 or Dodge 3500. P.S. manual trans only.