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- Mon Jul 08, 2019 5:45 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Silly quesetion #4 - how big a mower ?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7706
Re: Silly quesetion #4 - how big a mower ?
I think 6 foot on a flail mower might be asking a bit much of the engine depending on the height of grass you are trying to cut. Mine will run a 6 foot Tarup drum mower just about in hay crops, but a flail will take more power.
- Mon Jul 08, 2019 5:35 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: What tacho is this off?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8779
Re: What tacho is this off?
I would say that’s original part. Mine is the same and is a 59 vintage. Mine works fine though
- Wed Sep 13, 2017 10:12 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Linkage not lifting fully and dropping under load
- Replies: 6
- Views: 9947
Re: Linkage not lifting fully and dropping under load
Photos were originally uploaded from Photobucket. They have recently requested a large charge for photo sharing and have locked out all pictures until people pay up!
Not willing to do this so need to find a new file sharing site for my photos.
What site are others using?
Not willing to do this so need to find a new file sharing site for my photos.
What site are others using?
- Wed Sep 13, 2017 10:08 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: PTO Shaft Removal
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5006
Re: PTO Shaft Removal
Thanks Charlie
I won shaft on Ebay - cost £46 inc p&p.
Not sure whether to fit now or just to keep in on the shelf as a spare.
I won shaft on Ebay - cost £46 inc p&p.
Not sure whether to fit now or just to keep in on the shelf as a spare.
- Thu Sep 07, 2017 8:16 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: PTO Shaft Removal
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5006
Re: PTO Shaft Removal
Thanks Charlie Easy job then. I changed the seal before when I did a major renovation 3 years ago, but I can't remember taking the shaft out, which I must have done. Having recently taken the to off, I could see the oil is still nice and clean, but what is the recommended interval for changing it? I...
- Wed Sep 06, 2017 8:13 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: PTO Shaft Removal
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5006
PTO Shaft Removal
Hi guys
My PTO shaft is showing some ware on the splines, so implement pto shaft is a bit loose therefore speeding up the ware!
What is involved with swapping the tractor shaft? I have just seen one for sale on Ebay.
Thanks
Martin
My PTO shaft is showing some ware on the splines, so implement pto shaft is a bit loose therefore speeding up the ware!
What is involved with swapping the tractor shaft? I have just seen one for sale on Ebay.
Thanks
Martin
- Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:34 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Linkage not lifting fully and dropping under load
- Replies: 6
- Views: 9947
Re: Linkage not lifting fully and dropping under load
I have put a few copper washers between the shoulder of the spool valve plunger and the grub screw stop to reduce the valve's movement outwards when selecting auxiliary operation. This works a treat, needed about 5mm. The auxiliary i.e. loader is also working fine with the draft lever dropped into d...
- Sat Aug 26, 2017 9:03 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Linkage not lifting fully and dropping under load
- Replies: 6
- Views: 9947
Re: Linkage not lifting fully and dropping under load
Ahah seals arrived today in the post, so able to get on with the rebuild. All back together. Lift height is fine now position pin is rebuilt. The auxiliary service block does need the gasket in place otherwise it leaks oil. So refitted with gasket. Linkage arms still dropping as soon as the auxiliar...
- Fri Aug 25, 2017 6:25 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Linkage not lifting fully and dropping under load
- Replies: 6
- Views: 9947
Re: Linkage not lifting fully and dropping under load
Oil level fine, a little over full if anything as I had put a jug full in in the vain hope that this might help. Took top off and position pin is worn nearly half way through - so this is my lift height problem. Welded up the grove and ground it back to shape, easier than replacing the pin! Everythi...
- Fri Aug 18, 2017 8:18 am
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Linkage not lifting fully and dropping under load
- Replies: 6
- Views: 9947
Linkage not lifting fully and dropping under load
Hi all, it's been a long time since I was last on this forum - apologies! In my defence I have a couple of Landrovers and they take up most of my forum time allowance! The dexta on the other hand has been pretty much trouble free since her rebuilt 3 years ago. Now she needs some TLC again! During my...
- Fri Aug 18, 2017 7:58 am
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: tipper hydrulics
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5175
Re: tipper hydrulics
Well reading this old post, I have just learned something which I really should have known! All these years I have been using the loader, which is tapped off the ASV with the lever always in position control not draft. In fact don't think I have ever moved my draft control except when adjusting the ...
- Wed Nov 11, 2015 8:14 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Diesel Leak of fuel pump
- Replies: 9
- Views: 10161
Re: Diesel Leak of fuel pump
Might mine be leaking out more diesel than it should then? On tick over there is nothing, but if I rev the engine I get a constant dripping. Does this point to seals in the pump? I hope not as it was overhauled back in the winter so probably not done more than 50 or so hours since rebuild. If you pl...
- Tue Nov 10, 2015 8:09 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Diesel Leak of fuel pump
- Replies: 9
- Views: 10161
Re: Diesel Leak of fuel pump
Thanks
This pipe looks as it would point directly down from the bottom of the pump. Would the loop be enough to stop diesel leaking out.
Talking to Peter Strong he suggested bringing a similar pipe upwards with the opening about half way up the pump body.
This pipe looks as it would point directly down from the bottom of the pump. Would the loop be enough to stop diesel leaking out.
Talking to Peter Strong he suggested bringing a similar pipe upwards with the opening about half way up the pump body.
- Tue Nov 10, 2015 10:25 am
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Diesel Leak of fuel pump
- Replies: 9
- Views: 10161
Re: Diesel Leak of fuel pump
Do others have this pipe with a pig tail in it fitted to their pumps?
- Tue Nov 10, 2015 10:23 am
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Dung Spreader for Dexta
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8872
Re: Dung Spreader for Dexta
Thanks
I will give the chain wrapping a go next time. A bit of a problem to turn on pto whilst filling because I have to unhitch each load as using the same tractor with loader to fill it
I will give the chain wrapping a go next time. A bit of a problem to turn on pto whilst filling because I have to unhitch each load as using the same tractor with loader to fill it
- Mon Nov 09, 2015 7:40 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Dung Spreader for Dexta
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8872
Re: Dung Spreader for Dexta
A follow up to this post - I bought a 2nd hand Fraser Muckmaster 450. 4.5cu yard size. This size appears just right for the Dexta. When it is loaded you certainly know its there, you would want to be careful on any hills :shock: She does struggle a little when you 1st engage the pto as this is full ...
- Mon Nov 09, 2015 7:30 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Lets see - Implements on your Dexta
- Replies: 31
- Views: 41374
- Mon Nov 09, 2015 7:06 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Diesel Leak of fuel pump
- Replies: 9
- Views: 10161
Re: Diesel Leak of fuel pump
I guess it's a kind of breather then. Funny I have noticed a pipe like this one some pumps now you mention it. Don't remember there being one on mine though when I stripped it down last year? Also strange I have not noticed it dripping until now. I think the thread is 1/2" 20tpi?. I will get a male ...
- Mon Nov 09, 2015 1:55 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Diesel Leak of fuel pump
- Replies: 9
- Views: 10161
Diesel Leak of fuel pump
I have got a diesel leak from the bottom of my pump. It was serviced by Peter Strong last winter and has been dry until recently. It is a drip that increases with engine speed. It appears t be coming from a threaded hole in the very bottom of the pump. See the picture. Not sure if there should be so...
- Mon Sep 21, 2015 5:31 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Dung Spreader for Dexta
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8872
Re: Dung Spreader for Dexta
Not sure on my dung's bulk density :lol: But it's not heavy stuff like fresh cattle dung from a shed. It is well rotted and has a % of sawdust in it. It tends to be quite dry. It's much lighter than soil, so I am guessing that a cubic metre might weigh 0.5t or 600Kg. A 4 cubic yard spreader is rough...
- Mon Sep 21, 2015 1:11 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Dung Spreader for Dexta
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8872
Dung Spreader for Dexta
Looking at getting a rotary dung spreader. What size would be suitable for the Dexta to handle? Land is level so no issue with weight on hills. What would be the max weight you would be happy to put on the Dexta's drawbar? Power wise I am assuming that 30ish HP on the PTO would drive most smaller sp...
- Mon Sep 14, 2015 8:55 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Rocker Cover torque
- Replies: 11
- Views: 16585
Re: Rocker Cover torque
Interesting idea which must work. I am surprised that the 'carpet' glue can stick the heat and the oil for any length of time? Mine with Hylomar both sides of the gasket appears ok so far. It's clocked up several hours over the last week or 2.
- Wed Sep 09, 2015 4:46 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Rocker Cover torque
- Replies: 11
- Views: 16585
Re: Rocker Cover torque
Thanks Ben That's exactly the same as mine. Also not sure why the long part of the flange is missing. The small bit on the angle is due to the position of one of the head bolts. Think I have sealed mine up now. New gasket and hylomar also let it go off for an hour or so with the gasket in position o...
- Mon Sep 07, 2015 9:36 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Will Dexta handle baler?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 13803
Re: Will Dexta handle baler?
Glad we made hay when we did, weather has been pants since! Now got to move my dung heap!
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- Wed Sep 02, 2015 7:17 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Dexta Baling
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4925
Dexta Baling
Finally got around to posting a couple of vids of my newly rebuilt Dexta doing what she is built for!
Here are the Youtube links:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sv3ejerEJPQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNB50CwURig
Here are the Youtube links:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sv3ejerEJPQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNB50CwURig