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- Fri Jun 12, 2009 2:19 am
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: It started! oil shower from hydraulics; engine wouldn't stop
- Replies: 11
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She is running and doing some work now
I actually had the hydraulic leak taken care of back in February, just needed to put right foot rest, seat, etc. back together when the father-in-law passed away. So it was disappointing that he never got to see her running again when I unloaded her from the trailer at his place (15 acres). The wife...
- Mon Feb 09, 2009 4:41 am
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: pto gear engagement
- Replies: 22
- Views: 35106
I used a vice and very large 'Crescent' wrench. I was scared of too much force and breaking it. The tractor is my father-in-law's; thought it had a few minor issues to get it running and it turned into a one year project. So I don't know if he had any trouble with it jumping out of gear; as he is 92...
- Sun Feb 08, 2009 3:33 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: FYI Dexta for sale in Oklahoma
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FYI Dexta for sale in Oklahoma
I happen to notice there is a 58 or 59 Dexta for sale on craigslist.com under Oklahoma City in "Farm & Garden"; posted 1/30/09; asking $3,000
I don't know anything about same nor do I know the owner. He claims to have been owner for last 20 years. It is in Cushing, Ok.
Bob
I don't know anything about same nor do I know the owner. He claims to have been owner for last 20 years. It is in Cushing, Ok.
Bob
- Sun Feb 08, 2009 3:11 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: pto gear engagement
- Replies: 22
- Views: 35106
I took it apart after looking at it closer while assembled; as I believe the fork was bent. I gently straighten it. I would say 98% of the gear engages now. Right or wrong, it is what I did. I like your response Terry, as I did not think about the pressure of the fork against the gear and your metho...
- Sat Feb 07, 2009 8:35 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: pto gear engagement
- Replies: 22
- Views: 35106
I have the top off of the rear since I pulled the hydraulic pump to correct the blown o-ring. I notice I have the same problem as Terry in his original post. When the PTO lever is operated to ingage the dog clutch; part of the teeth remain exposed; however, if you operate the lever further it will f...
- Sun Jan 25, 2009 3:28 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: It started! oil shower from hydraulics; engine wouldn't stop
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9548
Rolled the tractor out in the driveway last weekend. After a little cranking and purging the air from the fuel lines (since I had stopped it by turning off the fuel at the tank) she started up. Interesting thing is that I had previously cranked her on several occassions hoping to identify the source...
- Mon Dec 08, 2008 6:12 am
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: It started! oil shower from hydraulics; engine wouldn't stop
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9548
I plan to do things as you suggested Brian. I got the new rear tires on her today so I could roll her in the driveway for a bath! Lots of cleaning and washing of the oil bath. Looking at service manual tonight and then realized that the pump on the side is not just a cover but the pump; which meant ...
- Sun Nov 30, 2008 9:33 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: It started! oil shower from hydraulics; engine wouldn't stop
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9548
I believe that what I read in the manual is that the hydraulic pump runs with or without PTO engaged. The engine didn't really run away; the stop lever on the injection pump is not fully moving all the way is what I think. The engine just did not stop. It does have the pneumatic governor. New radiat...
- Wed Nov 26, 2008 9:20 am
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: It started! oil shower from hydraulics; engine wouldn't stop
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9548
I initially replaced the diaphragm because many years ago when the tractor first quit, the father-in-law said he had replaced it once before for same problem; which at that time was engine would run wide open with no governor. So he quit using it and it set out in the open for several years; someone...
- Wed Nov 26, 2008 8:08 am
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Just Saying Hi..
- Replies: 13
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- Wed Nov 26, 2008 8:04 am
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: It started! oil shower from hydraulics; engine wouldn't stop
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9548
- Wed Nov 26, 2008 8:01 am
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: It started! oil shower from hydraulics; engine wouldn't stop
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9548
It started! oil shower from hydraulics; engine wouldn't stop
Got all the wiring completed, filled her with fresh antifreeze coolant. Decided to see if she would start using the heater and primer. Last time I started her was 6-10 months ago. That was after installing a new injection pump diaphragm; fuel tank cleaned and lined; a fuel filter assy; and a starter...
- Mon Nov 24, 2008 5:37 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: No oil in air cleaner bath
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9335
My pot on the stove was a plastic bucket setting on top of my house air conditioning outdoor condensor unit. The bucket was heated by the hot air from the condensor fan; and also vibrating too from the compressor and condensor fan. It was amazing all the crud that would settle to the bottom of my bu...