Fordson E83W - First run after full rebuild
This Ford 100e engine has just undergone a full rebuild. It's had new bearings, a new cam shaft, new followers, new rings, new core plugs, new water outlets and a fresh paint job. This was the first run with the cooling system connected. The old hoses dribble a little (new ones on order) but it's now running off choke and starts instantly.
About Fordson E83W
The Fordson E83W (also sold from 1952 under the Thames brand as Thames E83W) is a 10 cwt (half ton) light commercial vehicle that was built by Ford of Britain at the Ford Dagenham assembly plant (home of Fordson tractors) between 1938 and 1957. The van was sold in Australia as the Ford Ten-Ten, and the E83W was available in various forms around much of the world as Britain strove to export after World War II. In some countries, the 'cowl and chassis' only was imported and local bodies built. The...
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