m54 with a detroit diesel

[mill1970]

hello can any one tell me if its possible to put a detroit diesel 2 stroke engine in a m54 and what it would need to convert it thanks

 

[Pinkie]

depends on what model detroit. 671 I think would be a little long, I have seen one of those in a m35 but the motor was too tall as well. I would go with a cummins if youa re repowering.

 

[WillWagner]

I think jdtoumanian has one.

 

[m.walker]

Too long ! But here you go ! I'm gonna modify a stock grill and extend the sides , it won't look right but it'll be better than this !!!

 

[tmbrwolf]

I recognize that truck started out in life as a bridger and was sold at the GSA auction in Manhattan Kansas!!! A local VFD did that, they put a 6-71 in it, ran good but couldn't keep transfers in it. I asked why they didn't put a 6V71 and the answer was they had the 6-71 already sitting in a back corner. I always thought a 6V53 or 6V71 would fit in one, never got beyond thimking about it.

 

[m.walker]

You are right tmbrwlf , any other info on the truck ? Lots of torque , seems to run pretty good . It does pop out of the highside on the transfer case when warmed up . I just tied the shifter back and it works fine for now . I got it from the auction at less than scrap price and drove it 150 miles home without a problem ! There were a lot of deals at that auction , due to date changes the big dealers didn't show up so it was common man prices !!! I got 2 trucks , and friends got 4 or 5 more . I even got another 5 ton that a friend changed his mind on on later.

 

[davidkroberts]

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/index....iewtopic&t=19323&highlight=detroit+diesel+353

the link about halfway through shows a DD 3-53 install on a similar vehicle. I have a Gama Goat w/ a 353 in it and i was wondering if you are sure its going to be enough engine? Its only rated at 109 HP but does make a bunch of torque.

 

[tmbrwolf]

I'd think a 3-53 wouldn't have enough poop for a 5 ton! now a 6V53 from a M113!!!
M.walker, nope I don't have any more info on that rig other than what the VFD told me, I know it was last stationed in Ashland, Kansas down by the OK border.

 

[JDToumanian]

I've got a 6-71 in my M52 tractor... It's a very tight fit! It would be better in an 800 series, in place of a Cummins. There's a thread about it here:

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/index....topic&t=8048&highlight=detroit+diesel+tractor

I can't imagine a 6-71 in an M35... WAY too tall, too long, too heavy. I'd be paranoid about breaking the front axle housing!

Jon

 

[truckdoctor]

I am not familiar with m54 trucks. Did someone add the grill to that green truck or is that a factory item. It looks like a grill for a detroit stationary engine.

 

[steelsoldiers]

I am not familiar with m54 trucks. Did someone add the grill to that green truck or is that a factory item. It looks like a grill for a detroit stationary engine.

Yeah, the green one has been scabbed together on the front. It should have a grill like the red one.