The Fordson Tractor Pages Forum

Hello all, I live outside of Portland, Oregon, USA and need to sell a project that is not getting done by me. I have a 53 Fordson Major Diesel that needs a new home. In trying to get it running again it got a new starter before I realized there was a small amount of rust in one cylinder that had the...

Hello, I have a 1953 Fordson Major Diesel with a front loader (bucket) and sodium filled tires. I am in the market for a new utility trailer and want to make sure I get one heavy enough to transport the Fordson when I get it back running. I seem to recall that the tractor itself weighs in at 6500 lb...

Hello everyone, So this weekend I got into my 53 FMD to see if I could get it turned over with my new starter. The motor was not stuck but it did stop at one point in the rotation from both directions. Long story short, I pulled the head to find out what the cylinders looked like and as I suspected,...

Well, the guy sold the tractor to another person but sold the starter to me because I needed it pretty badly. Oh well, maybe the other guy will save it.

Hello all, Well I found a used starter for $100 locally. Unfortunately, the electromechanical switch on it was broken and the hot post was broken off the back. Found a local shop to rebuild it for me though- at the cost of getting one from Agriline. Oh well- I guess the upside is I have one to play ...

Hello everyone, I need a starter for my 53 Major Diesel. The previous owner misplaced it so I have not core to rebuild. I live in Portland, OR and will be in the Seattle/Tacoma area for the next week in the unlikely event that someone local has one to offer. Otherwise, if you have one and need to sh...

For those of you following this thread, I went and saw the 60 today. The guy seems to have misplaced the starter which was the one item I need the most (anybody have one to sell?) and there are parts in the shop, on the ground, in the next yard over, and at a buddy's house across town. The motor has...

My hood actually does have the hole in it for the pre-cleaner to stick out- although the tube is missing. BTW- What is the common thought on sticking with the old school oil bath vs. converting to a more modern filter? On the pictures- I will be happy to post some and get some thoughts on it, it wil...

Pat, Thank you for the info. My 53 is not yet running (has no starter) but it looks promising so far. I have drained the fuel tank and aside from a wooden spoon (?!) the tank looks clean. I pulled the intake/exhaust manifold and looked inside the head at the valves- pretty clean/no water penetration...

Hello everyone, I have a multipart question for the community. I just bought a 1953 Diesel Major and am in the process of trying to get it running again after who knows how many years as a blackberry planter. I am in need of a starter as mine is MIA. I have located a 1960 Fordson with a cracked bloc...

Hello everyone, I recently purchased a 1953 Fordson Major Diesel. I'll be needing parts soon as I try to get it running. I live in Portland, Oregon, USA and would like to know who you may recomend for parts? Websites are good but a knowledgable parts guy on the phone would be great. Right now I will...

Thank you very much!

I have not yet had time to determine the condition of the engine yet but I am looking forward to playing with the new toy when I get a chance.

Jeffrey

Hello, So I just dragged home a new (to me) Fordson and I am trying to identify the make and model, any help would be greatly appreciated. What I know: 1. The emblem on the hood says "Fordson Major Diesel" 2. The S/N is 1270617 3. The casting code under the seat is A27V 4. It has a PTO in the rear a...