Fordson major tractor puller six cylinder project part 3

Build update

[@WayneMescal]

Really cool project, great work.

[@greggroome2791]

👍👍🙏🙏🇨🇮🇨🇮👌👌

[@matui6983]

Ive been rebuilding these engines and their injector pumps, injectors and turbos for a very long time now. Couple of things. That lift pump is going to be marginal for much above the rated 120hp of that engine. A turboed non-intercooled 360cu in version of that (as they were never offered as a 380cu in turbo) engine is rated at 150hp and should really have the higher pressure piston type liftpump fitted. Being a 380 cu in engine its running a higher compression than its turboed and intercooled siblings. This normally means they start a lot better than genuine turboed engine but the boost figures atnt as high as they should be. You may get around that if you are running a smaller exhaust housing. Boost should be around 19psi to 24pdi depending on the power you are after, but again NA pistons will limit your boost. Your injectors will most likely have BDLL140S6422 or 6622 nozzles in them. These should be replaced with BDLL140S6609 nozzles. These nozzles are good for 180hp, 250hp and 275hp ratings and Ive used them in an early model (pre Dover) 300hp engine. As for the pump they are ok but can be prone to hunting. Keeping oil in the governor case is critical as Ive had plenty where it hasnt been kept on top of and the governor weights will literally come out the side of the case. A Minimec with 9.5 mm elements and matching delivery valves might be a better bet. And if you go that route grab a set of Minimec injector pipes as they are diff lengths from Bosch to Minimec.

[@matui6983]

Also your injection timing is most likely set at 20degrees btdc This should be set at 23degrees btdc. Yr compression ratio is around 16.5:1 Depending on the hp rating Turbo D-series Fords are between 14.7:1 to 15.7:1 Racing marine engines dropped to 13.7:1 but doubt you can get those pistons anymore.

[@Tractorkinguk]

Yes it’s a Ford 380D engine

[@Sparkyjoe90]

Is it diesel?