Converting a Detroit Diesel 3-53 to Use Spin-On Fuel Filters [Dynahoe 160 Part 4]

I convert this 53 Series Detroit Diesel from using cartridge style fuel filters to using spin-on fuel filters. Below are the relevant part numbers.

Primary filter base: 5148023
Secondary filter base: 5148171
Primary filter: WIX 33121
Secondary filter: WIX 33122

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[matthewsvideos]

Great that conversation was made. I group I volunteer with had a cartridge filter on a 6-71 in a bus. Worked fine for years, but eventually the seal went bad and would leak bad on a cold start until some heat was in the engine. Cheaper to get a spin on adapter and filters.

[localcrew]

My 3-53 has already had these installed, thankfully. Now I want the oil filter conversion!

[stevesalvage]

Thanks for great video !!, yep I had to change the filter set up on my 353 to filters ready available in England, and had to get adapters for pipe fittings, one thing I learn from USA enginering is straightforward, like the clutch housing is sae values, I look forward to watching more of your very clear videos thanks again

[andrewking]

There's nothing wrong with cartridge oil or fuel filters, you just have to be strong to hold the housing up to the gasket against spring tension. It's amazing what these little Detroit's can do in Log Skidders skidders, scrapers etc.

[fredflinstone]

You do a great job on your videos. Very interesting and well told. You are like most do it yourselves. Laying on your back on concrete or dirt.

[toddseely]

Good videos, thanks. I would have liked to have seen how and where you connected your temp fuel tank. I need to do that.

[hollandduck]

from the Netherlands thanks for the video

[stephenhansen]

Nice I have a 555b that has a weird filter like that I wonder if can do the same

[loganvanderbogen]

I made these conversions to my 190 and the engine no longer starts 😞 I'm curious what the red and white wires are that come from the alternator to the little cap that screws into the fuel filter. I can't imagine what possible purpose those serve.

[ToniiTreeService]

4:13 anyone knows what is this black round thing that is wired to the alternator and hooked to the fuel filter? My dyno doesnt have one and filter has a cap instead. Tks guys

[raygarceau]

How do you periodically drain water from the system with those?

[thebull]

Is there any letter's before the numbers on these filter base's ? would like to do this to my 353

[JohnSmith-kzll]

What about the oil filter do you have a spin on filter for that or a part #?

[davewilson]

Dont paint where the fuel lines connect