Hot supper for my Ford 1720 Turbo!!

[90cummins]

Fired up my 1720 Turbo to snow blow today!
When it's 3 degrees outside and your body parts are freezing that extra power is really nice when you want to get the job done quickly.
When pushing it the boost hit 8~10 psi with no smoke and it has that beautiful turbo growl & whine!
It now has the power to take that first full pass without bogging.
This has been one of the best spur of the moment mods I have ever done.
Several weeks ago I had a trailer load of green wood approx 1.4 cords cut, split & tightly packed and wanted to see how it would pull it up our hill.
Prior to the turbo installation the tractor without any attachment would labor to hit top governed rpm (2500) in high gear.
Now it will briskly run up to its new governed rpm of 2800 pulling 1.4 cords of wood.

Tim

 

[Hooked_on_HP]

How about some pics and some info on what turbo you used.
Bill

 

[90cummins]

I posted some photos under reviews for 25 to 50 hp CUT.
The turbo I used is a Garrett GT1752 off a Saab.

 

[Slagiatt]

haveing trouble finding you pic please direct me in the right dierection

 

[Willl]

Ford 1720 Review by 90cummins - TractorByNet.com

And here.
1720 Ford SSS Turbo Installation - TDR Roundtable

 

[90cummins]

Thanks Willl
Tim

 

[204saskman]

Thanks Willl
Tim

You should transfer your write up to this board so everyone can enjoy it. I would subscribe to TDR but have never felt the urge too. Just a thought.

 

[90cummins]

Good idea I'll do that!!

 

[90cummins]

Thought I'd give an update on my Ford 1720 since I installed a turbo on it.
Current hours are 2536 and it continues to meet or exceed my expectations for power and reliability.
I bought it with 98 hours on the meter and have had zero problems.

90cummins