Ahhhh, . . . finally, a question I can answer.
The 6453 was used in the -A1 M39 Series 5-tons. The M39 series is also known as the G744 series, and includes such trucks as the M51 Dump (like mine), M52 Tractor, M54/M55 Cargo, M62/M543 Wrecker, etc.
The -A1 was a MACK diesel (ENDT-673) that superseded the Continental Gas 6602 and preceded the LDS-465 multifuel (-A2 series). I'm not sure what years the Mack was produced, but IMHO they seem to be quite obscure.
(A side note: The 6602 gas and the LDS-465 multifuel both used the 6352 transmission)
Sorry if that summary is remedial for most of you.
Anyway, I found the ratios you are looking for in TM 9-2320-211-20 (5-ton series):
6453
1st - 6.07
2nd - 3.40
3rd - 1.79
4th - 1.00
5th - .78
Rev - 6.09
In case you were wondering about some specs on the Mack ENDT-673, I offer the following (again from TM 9-2320-211-20):
Brake Horsepower - 205 @ 2,100 rpm
Compression Ratio - 16.50:1
Compression Pressure - 575 psi @ 1,000 rpm
Maximum Torque - 560 ft/lb @ 1,400-1,600 rpm (gross) and - 529 ft/lb @ 1,400-1,600 rpm (net)
I have been meaning to upload some 5-ton manuals for Mike to add to the TM library,
. . . guess now is a good time, huh?