320HP Turbo Fordson Tractor – Will It Start?!

Welcome back to Old Skull Garage – Build It! In this episode, I visit my mate as we attempt the first start of his incredible Fordson tractor engine swap. The original engine was beyond saving, so it was replaced with something much more serious... A 6-cylinder Ford Cargo diesel engine that was originally built for tractor pulling! This isn't a standard engine either... It features a large turbocharger and, according to the previous owner, it produced an impressive 320 horsepower on the dyno. The only problem is... We've never actually seen it running! So today is the big moment. Will this monster engine fire into life, or has my mate bought an expensive lemon? Join us as we: 🔧 Inspect the engine swap 🔧 Prepare for the first start 🔧 Hear the big turbo come to life (hopefully!) 🔧 Find out if the 320HP claim is real If you enjoy: 🚜 Tractor projects 💨 Turbo diesel engines 🔧 Engine swaps ⚙️ Workshop builds 🔥 First start videos ...then this episode is for you! Do you think it'll start first time? Let us know in the comments! 👍 Like, Subscribe and hit the notification bell for more builds, engine swaps, workshop projects and automotive adventures from Old Skull Garage – Build It. 00:00 - Introduction to the 320HP Fordson Major 00:47 - Troubleshooting: No Diesel in the Pump 01:21 - Why the Engine was Swapped 02:14 - Trying to Get Fuel to the Injectors 03:32 - Fixing the Air Lock Issues 04:54 - First Signs of Life: Smoke from the Exhaust 05:50 - Trying to Find the Throttle 07:54 - Testing the 320HP "Tractor Puller" Engine 09:22 - Is it a Racing Tractor? 10:11 - Inspecting the Old Cracked Engine & Huge Clutch 11:02 - Showing the Massive Diesel Pump 11:42 - Final Thoughts & Future Plans