chassis mounted earth straps used to give problems, try battery feed directly to the motor side of the solenoid and this eliminates half of the problem of starter not working
I have sweet memories on these trucks, my brother in law had a small transport company, and I worked there part-time as a young guy, in schoolholidays and weekends for that company. They had in the beginning 1 truck, a Ford D at that time they were made in Amsterdam. They were not that good though, they had often engine problems. At the end, my brother in law bought his first Mercedes 1617 NG later, and after the Mercedes he bought Iveco's , the company grew up to 50 units, after Iveco's they bought merely Scania and some DAF. But, it all started with Ford and I drove many years these trucks, it brings back memories of the old days, ( starting from 1975...). Now I want to buy one, just for fun, or maybe a Bedford, which was at those days very common in the Netherlands, my dad used tot drive one when I was a kid. Later on, his boss bought him a Mercedes LP 1513, also one of my favorite trucks from the 70'ties
Thanks for the comments, Frans, I enjoyed reading about your interesting childhood! My Dad loved the old English trucks (Leyland, specifically). He owned about 4 or 5 of them over the years. As I grew up, I got the job of repairing them........I did not share his passion!!! Ha ha!! Thanks again! Sounds like you had a great upbringing!!
I used to drive one of those for a haulage company in the UK, it was still on the road in the early 90's. Absolutely loved it, driving down country lanes all over the UK, it wasn't fast but it always got me to where I needed to be. Brings back many happy memories. Good to see one that's going to be looked after again. 👍
I drove a D series Ford truck for an Abatotair back in the early 80s it had a slant 6 Perkins turbo diesel,,6 speed with high low splitter it had heaps of power and was a gem but very noisy as the exhaust pipe ran up beside the cab,, great memories in Western Australia,, they were a common truck used in 70s and 80s,,,,🇦🇺👍
Impressive! You are pretty good engineer. Well done. I used to drive one of those ford D series, in the 80,s. Yours starts better than mine did, but, the Scottish winter had a lot to do with that. Ha. Good luck on the project.
Great job.Good engines,I've fitted several of these engines into fordson majors.They can run upright all you need to do is modify the oil pickup pipe and strainer to suit.
I looked into doing that to fit it into the Acco (standing it up, I mean), but it doesn't achieve much in 'space saving'. The chassis on the Ford is the same width as the Acco, so it should still fit. I'm giving more thought to converting the Acco into a 'tilt cab'. Currently, there's a cover between the seats that lifts out to access the top of the motor. That's a bugger of an idea, if you ask me!! Thanks for the comment, I appreciate you taking the time.
Hi from Turkiye! We’ve driven d1210 for over 40 years. Unfortunately our trucks which productive in Turkiye they haven turbo, power steering wheel, air ride brake. We have costum all d1210 series. Bigger axle, strong transmission, long chases extra one more axle. Gross weight up 20ton. I will translate this vidow for my grandpa, he is going to be happy when he se this truck.
This brings back memories my dad had one I took it when I was a teenager and work it in a steel mill and that dump truck bring a fleat of trucks for a transport company
What a beauty. I'd love a D series like that with the 10 stud split rims and flat bed. I'd like it's 1980s successor the Cargo with it's ultra modern cab but essentially identical mechanicals underneath. Ford of Britain mechanicals only, not the Americanised versions later on.
My dad used to work on these Ford Ds in his workshop in Uganda back in the late 60's early 70's. I remember the slanted engine and the aluminum alloy crankcase. As a child I thought these trucks looked nice, compared to the Guys, Leylands and Bedfords. Here in New Zealand I spotted one about 15 years ago, this one was the light version of about 1.5 to 2 tonne cargo capacity but sadly it was rotted too far in someones backgarden.
Thanks for the comment. I'm glad you enjoyed the vid'. Sounds like you've had a bit to do with these ol' girls over the years. I liked reading your story! Thanks again! :-)
@@pete-mate3524 Ford (UK) were very popular in British colonial Africa back in the day. Leyland had a bus assembly plant in Zimbabwe, I don't know if they assembled trucks as well, but most likely. While South Africa also did some CKD units of British makes. Around 1968, the Japanese entered the market and their most popular trucks were the Isuzu TX, and the big Hinos in East Africa. Apart from these, there was the Fiat N series (very popular in Somalia), Mercedes-Benz L series (my uncle had 2 of these), Magirus-Deutz, Om, DAF etc.
You'll be lucky, they wouldn't start back in the day. Many were modified with the flamethrower style glowplug in the inlet manifold 😄😄😄💥💥💥💥💥🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴
that Mack is gorgeous, i have the 235 Mack engine with the 5 speed? I really like that beavertail mounted on it too... you hardly see those in the states anymore.
Thanks for the nice words. This is a 350hp Mack engine with the Mack 9 speed. I absolutely love driving this thing!! All you can hear in the cab is the whine of the gears and the howl of the turbo. What year model is yours? I think this one is an 86(???)
A friend of mine ran D series D1000 tippers in late 60`ts 70`ts he used to replace the engine with RECON about 100 thousand miles he was satisfied with the trucks because the had good payload and reasonable price when he bought them new
In the US these are "C" series truck, I have a C700 with a 8.2L Detroit Diesel only 90k miles on it, just drove it to the new storage spot. That thing is really bad, I do hope it wasn't much above scrap metal prices...as they weigh a lot, they are worth something as scrap.
I should paint it green so it will blend in with the ocean (Ha ha!!!). It probably won't have a hard life in the Acco. So hopefully, It'll be ok. Thanks for the tip, though.
@@pete-mate3524 what is wrong with the acco motor ??would rather fit a perkins than a d series motor but your idea lot work to change the engine mounts and fitting a gear box to the d series unless you use the one with the motor then you may need to alter the tail shaft to good luck tho .
@@alanlanghorn9528 Hi Alan, yes I would much prefer a Perkins as well (like our 6x6 Acco), but the only ones we can find are too expensive. This truck will never be roadworthy again, this is only for farm use, so we don't have to aim for 'perfection' with the re-power mod's. Altering driveshafts and engine mounts is pretty easy once you get started, so I'm not worried about the work. Also, there is only the basic block, cyl head and compressor left of the original motor. Not much left to repair!! And it's a petrol engine, too. So not much interest, either!
The 360 and 360t are rubbish between head gaskets and head studs and trying to fit it into a butterbox cab no real chance . Perfect for repower with a early hino or mazda 3500 or 4100 diesel. They are easy to source and not too expensive
Good old 150hp "sloper" D-series Ford. Thank god its got the Minimec injector pump on it rather than the Bosch one. And its still got the cold start bracket on it. Those brackets cant be bought anymore. I sell everyone quicksmart that I can get hold of, not for truck use but for marine use. Biggest thing with the Minimec and Bosch pumps is people just dont check or change the oil in the pump cambox. Fastest way to ruin both sty LH es of pumps.
And the biggest cause for the injector pipes to break up at the injector endcis due to no clamps at all holding 2 or 3 pipes together or the clamps are loose. I have a kit that has an adaptor that screws onto the injector and a pipe with a standard 12mm nut on each end screws onto the adaptor so if a pioe ever breaks again it cant put diesel into the sump as they are so prone to do. A new set of D-series inj pipes can get as high as $500-$600 a set nowadays. Thats y those clamps are so vital.
Yep, that was the idea. It seems to be working pretty well, so far. It hadn't rusted completely through, so brazing it up was fairly easy. Thanks for the comment! 🙂
I have the same truck in remote area of South Sudan still in good shape anly leak same parts, I am looking for a good volunteer who help me how get those parts, thanks for your feedback
Hi Amanda, I'm not certain what engine this is (It's was sold a long time ago), but from what I can find on the interweb, it's either a 115hp or 128hp. hope this helps.
Thanks for the feedback. I'm still trying to sort out a decent microphone setup and a more 'user friendly' editing software system. Glad you like the content, though! Thanks again!!
We have a non turbo (NA) one there that also has a blown gasket. I'm interested to take the head off to see how bad. But that's up to the boss. Thanks for the comment, though!
chassis mounted earth straps used to give problems, try battery feed directly to the motor side of the solenoid and this eliminates half of the problem of starter not working
Well done that man! I was convinced she was a boat anchor! Certainly looked like it had been underwater for several years!
Thanks Pat!!
I have sweet memories on these trucks, my brother in law had a small transport company, and I worked there part-time as a young guy, in schoolholidays and weekends for that company. They had in the beginning 1 truck, a Ford D at that time they were made in Amsterdam. They were not that good though, they had often engine problems. At the end, my brother in law bought his first Mercedes 1617 NG later, and after the Mercedes he bought Iveco's , the company grew up to 50 units, after Iveco's they bought merely Scania and some DAF. But, it all started with Ford and I drove many years these trucks, it brings back memories of the old days, ( starting from 1975...). Now I want to buy one, just for fun, or maybe a Bedford, which was at those days very common in the Netherlands, my dad used tot drive one when I was a kid. Later on, his boss bought him a Mercedes LP 1513, also one of my favorite trucks from the 70'ties
Thanks for the comments, Frans, I enjoyed reading about your interesting childhood! My Dad loved the old English trucks (Leyland, specifically). He owned about 4 or 5 of them over the years. As I grew up, I got the job of repairing them........I did not share his passion!!! Ha ha!! Thanks again! Sounds like you had a great upbringing!!
I used to drive one of those for a haulage company in the UK, it was still on the road in the early 90's. Absolutely loved it, driving down country lanes all over the UK, it wasn't fast but it always got me to where I needed to be. Brings back many happy memories. Good to see one that's going to be looked after again. 👍
Very cool!
Absolutely love this ❤.
@@b.2221 Thank you 😊!
I drove a D series Ford truck for an Abatotair back in the early 80s it had a slant 6 Perkins turbo diesel,,6 speed with high low splitter it had heaps of power and was a gem but very noisy as the exhaust pipe ran up beside the cab,, great memories in Western Australia,, they were a common truck used in 70s and 80s,,,,🇦🇺👍
@@KingsleyThomson-j1w the d series used a slanted ford engine I’m almost certain not Perkins
Impressive! You are pretty good engineer. Well done. I used to drive one of those ford D series, in the 80,s. Yours starts better than mine did, but, the Scottish winter had a lot to do with that. Ha. Good luck on the project.
Thanks 👍
Great job.Good engines,I've fitted several of these engines into fordson majors.They can run upright all you need to do is modify the oil pickup pipe and strainer to suit.
I looked into doing that to fit it into the Acco (standing it up, I mean), but it doesn't achieve much in 'space saving'. The chassis on the Ford is the same width as the Acco, so it should still fit. I'm giving more thought to converting the Acco into a 'tilt cab'. Currently, there's a cover between the seats that lifts out to access the top of the motor. That's a bugger of an idea, if you ask me!! Thanks for the comment, I appreciate you taking the time.
@@pete-mate3524 I understand, will you be able to use the gearbox too?
Hi from Turkiye! We’ve driven d1210 for over 40 years. Unfortunately our trucks which productive in Turkiye they haven turbo, power steering wheel, air ride brake. We have costum all d1210 series. Bigger axle, strong transmission, long chases extra one more axle. Gross weight up 20ton. I will translate this vidow for my grandpa, he is going to be happy when he se this truck.
Thank you for the comment and the support. I'm glad you're enjoying the video's. Please say 'hi' to your grandpa for me!
Good work Pete ! The ol bugger started up almost straightaway . That little bit of smoke was enough to keep the mozzies away ! 🌵
Yeah, I was expecting a bit more of a struggle than that.
This brings back memories my dad had one I took it when I was a teenager and work it in a steel mill and that dump truck bring a fleat of trucks for a transport company
Sounds like good memories. I'm happy you enjoyed the video!
Great video keep up the great work from Kentucky in the United States looking forward to your next video
Thank you! Will do!
Great video! I enjoy it
great video mate from the uk
Glad you enjoyed it
What a beauty. I'd love a D series like that with the 10 stud split rims and flat bed.
I'd like it's 1980s successor the Cargo with it's ultra modern cab but essentially identical mechanicals underneath. Ford of Britain mechanicals only, not the Americanised versions later on.
Thanks for the comment, James! Really happy you enjoyed the video!
Should use that sound for the next King Kong movie.
My dad used to work on these Ford Ds in his workshop in Uganda back in the late 60's early 70's. I remember the slanted engine and the aluminum alloy crankcase. As a child I thought these trucks looked nice, compared to the Guys, Leylands and Bedfords. Here in New Zealand I spotted one about 15 years ago, this one was the light version of about 1.5 to 2 tonne cargo capacity but sadly it was rotted too far in someones backgarden.
Thanks for the comment. I'm glad you enjoyed the vid'. Sounds like you've had a bit to do with these ol' girls over the years. I liked reading your story! Thanks again! :-)
@@pete-mate3524 Ford (UK) were very popular in British colonial Africa back in the day. Leyland had a bus assembly plant in Zimbabwe, I don't know if they assembled trucks as well, but most likely. While South Africa also did some CKD units of British makes. Around 1968, the Japanese entered the market and their most popular trucks were the Isuzu TX, and the big Hinos in East Africa. Apart from these, there was the Fiat N series (very popular in Somalia), Mercedes-Benz L series (my uncle had 2 of these), Magirus-Deutz, Om, DAF etc.
You'll be lucky, they wouldn't start back in the day. Many were modified with the flamethrower style glowplug in the inlet manifold 😄😄😄💥💥💥💥💥🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴
That looks like the same made in england ford diesel I had. Was a marine engine, same looking pump and injectors
Cheers to the props department 😂. First time I have seen a engine like that.
No expense spared. Only the very best on this channel!! Ha ha!!
nice job
Thank you! Cheers!
D series, the Rolls Royce version of the Bedford tk
I thought it was an organ donor and you were just being very dry humored, and then it ran. It's a miracle!
that Mack is gorgeous, i have the 235 Mack engine with the 5 speed?
I really like that beavertail mounted on it too... you hardly see those in the states anymore.
Thanks for the nice words. This is a 350hp Mack engine with the Mack 9 speed. I absolutely love driving this thing!! All you can hear in the cab is the whine of the gears and the howl of the turbo. What year model is yours? I think this one is an 86(???)
A friend of mine ran D series D1000 tippers in late 60`ts 70`ts he used to replace the engine with RECON about 100 thousand miles he was satisfied with the trucks because the had good payload
and reasonable price when he bought them new
Wow, I didn't know these things were made back then! Good to know your mate got a reasonable run out of them. Thanks for the info.
Introduced 1965.
I reckon Old Mate has a spot of dementia 😂
my county crawler has one of these engines in
Awesome! Thank you for your comment :-)
In the US these are "C" series truck, I have a C700 with a 8.2L Detroit Diesel only 90k miles on it, just drove it to the new storage spot.
That thing is really bad, I do hope it wasn't much above scrap metal prices...as they weigh a lot, they are worth something as scrap.
Those d series motors were hard on head gaskets the turbo one were worst than no turbo.make good boat anchors tho .
I should paint it green so it will blend in with the ocean (Ha ha!!!). It probably won't have a hard life in the Acco. So hopefully, It'll be ok. Thanks for the tip, though.
@@pete-mate3524 what is wrong with the acco motor ??would rather fit a perkins than a d series motor but your idea lot work to change the engine mounts and fitting a gear box to the d series unless you use the one with the motor then you may need to alter the tail shaft to good luck tho .
@@alanlanghorn9528 Hi Alan, yes I would much prefer a Perkins as well (like our 6x6 Acco), but the only ones we can find are too expensive. This truck will never be roadworthy again, this is only for farm use, so we don't have to aim for 'perfection' with the re-power mod's. Altering driveshafts and engine mounts is pretty easy once you get started, so I'm not worried about the work. Also, there is only the basic block, cyl head and compressor left of the original motor. Not much left to repair!! And it's a petrol engine, too. So not much interest, either!
The 360 and 360t are rubbish between head gaskets and head studs and trying to fit it into a butterbox cab no real chance . Perfect for repower with a early hino or mazda 3500 or 4100 diesel. They are easy to source and not too expensive
Good old 150hp "sloper" D-series Ford.
Thank god its got the Minimec injector pump on it rather than the Bosch one.
And its still got the cold start bracket on it. Those brackets cant be bought anymore. I sell everyone quicksmart that I can get hold of, not for truck use but for marine use.
Biggest thing with the Minimec and Bosch pumps is people just dont check or change the oil in the pump cambox. Fastest way to ruin both sty LH es of pumps.
And the biggest cause for the injector pipes to break up at the injector endcis due to no clamps at all holding 2 or 3 pipes together or the clamps are loose. I have a kit that has an adaptor that screws onto the injector and a pipe with a standard 12mm nut on each end screws onto the adaptor so if a pioe ever breaks again it cant put diesel into the sump as they are so prone to do.
A new set of D-series inj pipes can get as high as $500-$600 a set nowadays. Thats y those clamps are so vital.
Some good information there. Thanks for the tip.
Did you clean up and braze the injector line where it was thin to reinforce it? If so, pretty touchy not to melt it away and good job.
Yep, that was the idea. It seems to be working pretty well, so far. It hadn't rusted completely through, so brazing it up was fairly easy. Thanks for the comment! 🙂
@pete-mate3524 what engine is in that lorry?
The starter looks the same as a massey Ferguson 35 with the 4 cylinder desiel engine in it .
We have a Massey in the shop. I'll have a look when I get a chance.
I have the same truck in remote area of South Sudan still in good shape anly leak same parts, I am looking for a good volunteer who help me how get those parts, thanks for your feedback
What hp
Hi Amanda, I'm not certain what engine this is (It's was sold a long time ago), but from what I can find on the interweb, it's either a 115hp or 128hp. hope this helps.
No shortage of rust on that Ford!
Ha ha! It seems to be a feature on most things I work on!! Thanks for the comment.
Super interesting video , but the sound filter is super heavy to hear
Thanks for the feedback. I'm still trying to sort out a decent microphone setup and a more 'user friendly' editing software system. Glad you like the content, though! Thanks again!!
Best engine in the world I have one in my boat some engine
👍👍👍👍🔝
2715e is what I had
It’s Alive
I worked on plenty of these old dogs in the past turbo ones rubbish ill give that one 10 miles and the head gasket will blow good videos
We have a non turbo (NA) one there that also has a blown gasket. I'm interested to take the head off to see how bad. But that's up to the boss. Thanks for the comment, though!
it's not imperial it's AF. UNF THREADS