what engine have i got??

[willr]

hi all
as you can see im new to this forum we all have to start somewhere and i think i will be using this from now on as it looks a good one

please bare with me everyone

can anyone can help me in finding out what engine this is i have,,,
i have just bought a boat that needs a bit tlc there is a engine in her but no gearbox and i have been told off a couple of people that it is a ford 4d engine but thats all i know
ive looked around the engine to find numbers letters ect and all i could find stamped on it is
eiadon j3++7 sorry theres a couple of numbers missing couldnt read them ,,and then these numbers below it 5350+6 any help in finding out exactly what kind it is would be much appriated i am also looking it up on the net but not having much look. need to try to find out hp/make/model/size/what year/ what gearbox will go on it and i need a few bits you get where im coming from ...thankyou in advance to any replys

 

[Pete7]

If you upload 2 or 3 photos of the engine on here we will probably be able to tell you.

Pete

 

[Tranona]

It is EIADDN which is the 1950s Fordson Major tractor engine which ran up until about 1964. When I was a young lad I was in charge of the paperwork for dismantling the engine plant which I think went to EBRO in Spain The 5350 is just the code for the cylinder block.

Engine was also used in the Thames Trader trucks and many industrial applications including marine. Your best bet for spares is a Ford tractor dealer - although Ford no longer make tractors, some of the oldies are still in use and I expect there are some oldie folks who remember them lurking in the back of parts stores!

Can't help much on gearbox as that would have been the choice of whoever marinised it. To be honest I think you will have real difficulty in getting it up together as Unlike say a Perkins of the same era it really was not a popular marine engine.

 

[prv]

ive looked around the engine to find numbers letters ect and all i could find stamped on it is
eiadon j3++7 sorry theres a couple of numbers missing couldnt read them

It is EIADDN which is the 1950s Fordson Major tractor engine which ran up until about 1964.

There are moments when the forum's breadth and depth of knowledge is truly awe-inspiring!

Pete

 

[Tranona]

There are moments when the forum's breadth and depth of knowledge is truly awe-inspiring!

Pete

Thanks Pete. Sad isn't it! I left Ford in 1968 and have been waiting ever since for an opportunity to share such nuggets! I lived and breathed part numbers in my job there.

 

[2Tizwoz]

Looks like this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2PPpc_71iE ?

http://www.findafishingboat.com/prm301-gearbox-bowman-exhaust-manifold-for-ford-6d/DS34136

This advert is for a gearbox previously fitted to a 6D complete with bellhousing so may be what you are looking for.

'PRM 301 GEARBOX. 3:1(I THINK)
THIS WAS ON A WING ENGINE SO WAS RARELY ENGAGED ALTHOUGH THE ENGINE WAS USED TO RUN HYDRAULICS. IT WAS FITTED TO A THORNYCROFT FORD 6D ENGINE AND STILL HAS THE BELL HOUSING ATTACHED.THE GEARBOX MAY HAVE BEEN SEMI SUBMERGED IN FRESH WATER DUE TO A DECK LEAK DURING LAYUP. I CANNOT GUARANTEE WHAT IT`S LIKE INSIDE.
THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD IS FROM THE SAME ENGINE. THE INJECTION BEND IS ROTTEN BUT THE ALUMINIUM CASTING SEEMS OK.
NOT LOOKING FOR A LOT OF MONEY SO MAKE AN OFFER.
CAN DELIVER TO OBAN,LOCHALINE OR KILCHOAN F.O.C '

You don't say where you are based.

 

[willr]

It is EIADDN which is the 1950s Fordson Major tractor engine which ran up until about 1964. When I was a young lad I was in charge of the paperwork for dismantling the engine plant which I think went to EBRO in Spain The 5350 is just the code for the cylinder block.

Engine was also used in the Thames Trader trucks and many industrial applications including marine. Your best bet for spares is a Ford tractor dealer - although Ford no longer make tractors, some of the oldies are still in use and I expect there are some oldie folks who remember them lurking in the back of parts stores!

Can't help much on gearbox as that would have been the choice of whoever marinised it. To be honest I think you will have real difficulty in getting it up together as Unlike say a Perkins of the same era it really was not a popular marine engine.

thanks for your help Tranona
i will have a look around for some of the parts needed but if it is like you say (you will have real difficulty in getting it up together ) i will have to get another engine for her but i will have a good hunt around first need to get her all sanded down and cleaned up first then will get started on the engine but thanks again for your help its much appreciated
loving this forum

 

[willr]

Looks like this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2PPpc_71iE ?

http://www.findafishingboat.com/prm301-gearbox-bowman-exhaust-manifold-for-ford-6d/DS34136

This advert is for a gearbox previously fitted to a 6D complete with bellhousing so may be what you are looking for.

'PRM 301 GEARBOX. 3:1(I THINK)
THIS WAS ON A WING ENGINE SO WAS RARELY ENGAGED ALTHOUGH THE ENGINE WAS USED TO RUN HYDRAULICS. IT WAS FITTED TO A THORNYCROFT FORD 6D ENGINE AND STILL HAS THE BELL HOUSING ATTACHED.THE GEARBOX MAY HAVE BEEN SEMI SUBMERGED IN FRESH WATER DUE TO A DECK LEAK DURING LAYUP. I CANNOT GUARANTEE WHAT IT`S LIKE INSIDE.
THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD IS FROM THE SAME ENGINE. THE INJECTION BEND IS ROTTEN BUT THE ALUMINIUM CASTING SEEMS OK.
NOT LOOKING FOR A LOT OF MONEY SO MAKE AN OFFER.
CAN DELIVER TO OBAN,LOCHALINE OR KILCHOAN F.O.C '

You don't say where you are based.

sorry mate im based in the northumberland/newcastle upon tyne area

 

[clyst]

hi all
as you can see im new to this forum we all have to start somewhere and i think i will be using this from now on as it looks a good one

please bare with me everyone

can anyone can help me in finding out what engine this is i have,,,
i have just bought a boat that needs a bit tlc there is a engine in her but no gearbox and i have been told off a couple of people that it is a ford 4d engine but thats all i know
ive looked around the engine to find numbers letters ect and all i could find stamped on it is
eiadon j3++7 sorry theres a couple of numbers missing couldnt read them ,,and then these numbers below it 5350+6 any help in finding out exactly what kind it is would be much appriated i am also looking it up on the net but not having much look. need to try to find out hp/make/model/size/what year/ what gearbox will go on it and i need a few bits you get where im coming from ...thankyou in advance to any replys

please BARE with me everyone

I think you my be posting on the wrong forum. We dont do that sort of things here.

Btw welcome

 

[willr]

I think you my be posting on the wrong forum. We dont do that sort of things here.

Btw welcome

hahahaha thanks for the welcome

 

[willr]

It is EIADDN which is the 1950s Fordson Major tractor engine which ran up until about 1964. When I was a young lad I was in charge of the paperwork for dismantling the engine plant which I think went to EBRO in Spain The 5350 is just the code for the cylinder block.

Engine was also used in the Thames Trader trucks and many industrial applications including marine. Your best bet for spares is a Ford tractor dealer - although Ford no longer make tractors, some of the oldies are still in use and I expect there are some oldie folks who remember them lurking in the back of parts stores!

Can't help much on gearbox as that would have been the choice of whoever marinised it. To be honest I think you will have real difficulty in getting it up together as Unlike say a Perkins of the same era it really was not a popular marine engine.

would i be able to find out what model it is off any of the numbers i have put on here as there were 2 sets,, the j3? ones i have been looking and seen some items for sale with E1A ect
thanks all

 

[2Tizwoz]

sorry mate im based in the northumberland/newcastle upon tyne area

Lucky you!

Fordsons are popular as they're such reliable starters. The picture is from Newbiggin. You probably already know that there are are a few places locally where you may be able to find a suitable gearbox.