Here's a recent video on a 1400 mile trip, I've moved the camera to a center view.:) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-LQGXrn1klvw.html

Yes, that would work.:)

@@detroitgarage9430 Is that something a Cummins would survive? Or reserved for the screaming jimmies only?

They're great little boats, a lot of fun.:)

Only running wvo in a two tank system for my truck.:) I have some really fatty wvo that I'll make a batch of biodiesel for my forklift.

Not recommended, but in a pinch it works. Have a friend testing wvo/wmo mixed and see long term how well it work. I only run wvo in my truck and have run a mix of wvo and wmo in my shop furnace.

I've thought of a 2-53, but have bought an OM617 T to swap in this winter or next. The 617 spins up around 4350-5000, so the perfect rpm range.

That's awesome, they're a great little boat.

That’s awesome:)

It runs around 5-7 psi running empty at 70-80 mph and 12 psi full throttle, with water meth 50/50 mix it's 16 psi full throttle. I have the bypass set to open at 10 psi.:)

@@detroitgarage9430 wouldn't highway fuel mileage improve if the bypass was set to open at that 5-7psi?

@@444mopar Possibly, I found there was more overall performance with the bypass opening at 10 psi. I did try 5 psi and wasn't as good, so went back to 10. I'm running an N blower with a self made bypass. As I burn 100% waste veg oil, the truck is almost free to drive.:)

@@444mopar Had a quick read in the Silver brochure and savings from the bypass is around 7 HP which is around 3-4% increase in power.

@@detroitgarage9430 That's awesome. How did you manage to find a source for used veg oil? I work at a truck shop so I could get some used motor oil but never enough to cover all my driving.

¿En qué está instalado tu 3-53?

I'm not entirely sure why the propane played a part in my issues. I've spoken to many a Detroit mechanic and they say the propane caused too much heat soak in the pistons and rings. This leads to scuffing and softening of the rings leading to lower compression. Another issue I had was ceramic material coming off the pistons and adding to the problem. Most of the rings were stuck and packed full of what looked like ceramic material. I removed the ceramics and honed the liners, one liner replaced due to too much scaring. I've not had an issue since and now run water meth instead of propane. My next engine build for the Diamond T with be at 280-300 HP with larger injectors and water meth. I'll be honing the new liner .002" to give a little more wiggle room so I don't have anymore issues.:)

@@detroitgarage9430 Appreciate the reply man! Just subscribed, I look forward to seeing your continued changes to this build and what else you come up with. Seeing a detroit two stroke in a new ford is not something you see everyday, even on youtube!

@@sgfreak96 Thanks for the sub.:) Yes it certainly turns heads.:)

Thanks, never realized it was out.:). It’ll be the bulb again, check tomorrow and replace bulb.

@@detroitgarage9430 lol. No problem man. I'm a very observative guy. 🛑💡🚦🚨🚓

Very true, like a desert here at the moment.:)

@@detroitgarage9430 We were like that for almost 2 months and now we get rain every day.

@@rodneymiddleton9624 I sure hope we get some soon.:)

You really need to get rain on the fires up there for sure, like a bunch!

@@tdotw77 Yes tinder dry, unfortunately very little rain in the forecast.

Doing great thanks, been working on the Bayliner and enjoying days out on the with my kids.:) Be back on the Diamond T in a couple of weeks.:)

Very true, the plan is to swap an OM617 diesel into it. Would love a Detroit, but the boat is too small.😀

Very true, now you can't even hear them.:)

For Gm transmissions, Phoenix Castings makes adapters to fit, for the NV4500 QuickDraw make a #2 adapter for an NV4500. I find my engines through friends and market place. Thanks for the sub:)

@@detroitgarage9430 wow!!! Thank you so much, this is just terrific info!!

@@Jim-pw3wz You're welcome.:)

Sure, email me at emerald310@gmail.com

I’ve found a couple of sources for the rims, so I’ll be buying a set soon.

They are certainly vocal, neighbors can hear me coming a 1/2 mile away.:)

There's many States that don't have emissions testing.:)

I'm running a 17" prop and top out at around 35-37 at 5200 rpm with my son and I. Heading out this afternoon and trying the stock prop to compare. If I'm not mistaken I think the red line should be 5500 rpm, so I'll let you now this evening.:)

Tried out the new prop 13-3/4 X15 and topped out at 37-39@5200 rpm. Looks like red line is 5200 rpm, not sure why I picked up 2 mph vs the 14X17 prop for the same rpm. Maybe the old prop is worn down.

@@detroitgarage9430 thanks for the reply! That is good info. Btw I found the manual for this boat online and per the manual the redline on the motor is 5600 rpm so you may be able to squeeze some more out of it. I know I'd be happy to hit 40 in it!

Thanks, yes just took a while for the oil to work it's way. Here's an update video on the engine. Project is on the back burner while I finish the Diamond T 4-53T project.ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-6jXozQ9Ytb8.html

I'm getting 18-20 mpg hwy @9200 lbs. My first gen Cummins @ 7000 lbs got 19-21 mpg.

You're welcome.:) Thanks for watching.:)

Thanks, that would be pretty nice.:)

That depends on the state you live in.:)

Yes, would be just the about perfect. It's in my 2009 F350 now and running great.:)

6V71 is 2000 lbs and the 6V53 is 1500 lbs.

West Coast region of BC, Canada.

The total cast was $4000 USD including the rebuild of the engine. Sold the 6.4 for $2000 USD and made all the parts in house for the swap. No labor costs as I did all the work.

It's a small engine, but 240HP and 525 FTLBS of torque is enough to get the jab done.:)

Thanks.:)

18-20 hwy, 15-16 city and 11-13 towing. I burn veg oil in this and it's pretty much free to drive. I use 5 gallons of diesel every 3000 miles, the rest is veg oil.:)

Obrigado

Yes, no need to use ether if the fuel system is primed. No need for an electric pump, the engine driven pump is better suited for the Detroit 3-53. It uses fuel at 60 gallons an hour to cool the injectors. Adding an electric fuel pump before the engine driven pump will slow down the fuel flow.

@@detroitgarage9430 thankyou have a good one..

No, at the moment it’s got the Ford Lima 2.3, but planning an OM617 swap in the future.