

The Thames Trader and Industrial engines were produced until 1965 whilst the Fordson Major ceased production in 1964.ĭuring the production run of these engines 1952-1965 numerous minor changes were made, although the engines retained the basic design and dimensions throughout this period.

A petrol version was also available with 300 cubic inches. The 6D option was simply a 6 cylinder version of the existing 4D and therefore had an engine capacity of 330 cubic inches. The new truck was known as the “Thames Trader” and was launched in May 1957 with the option of a “4D” or a new “6D” engine depending on payload, the lorry was manufactured at the Ford Dagenham plant in Essex. The competition however offered a truck with a 7 tons payload, so Ford needed a new model of lorry to compete. Thames Trader - Ford 4D & 6D Engine Parts We have many popular items on our eBay store, but if you can't find what you're looking for drop us a line. Email us your requirements for our best price, or give us a call.

200 cubic inches.Įngine Fix UK can supply a broad range of Ford industrial engine parts for vehicles of all ages. Shortly afterwards the “4D” was made available for fitting into the “Thames ET6/7” range of lorries (up to 5 tons payload) there was also a petrol version of the engine of approx. Fordson & Ford Industrial Engine Parts Parts for Fordson Enginesįord (of Britain) launched the “E1A Fordson Major” tractor in 1952 with a new overhead valve 4 cylinder 220 cubic inch diesel engine.
