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Has anyone ever seen one of these?
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... sp=sharing
Any advice please.
Jerry

I personally would remove the hitch (it looks to be an old type) and cut off the plate and get a new hitch that bolts through the drawbar.
IMHO
Jerry

Don't forget that unbraked trailers can only go up to 750Kg All up weight (weight of trailer PLUS its load). I would also check on your driving license conditions due to restrictions depending on your age and class. Take a very close look at your driving license. A useful tip: When you get your trai...

What thickness is the plate? Where do the weld beads run? all the way around where the plate contacts the tube? Does the weld bead look even and consistent? Are there Nyloc nuts on the mounting bolts? I would have a bracing fillet welded along the sides of the tube where the Jockey wheel bolts go th...

Don't get an alloy one as there isn't much metal left when you've drilled out a hole for a 3/4"BSP thread. Try this one: https://www.mayhilltractors.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=1298&search=filler+plug I have had my filler fitted with a return now for over 12 years and have never e...

Remember you will have to modify your rear axle filler plug to accommodate a return Hydraulic line.
Jerry

I run an Oxdale logsplitter on my Dexta and have found it to be good under most conditions. See http://www.oxdaleproducts.co.uk/log-splitters/detail/tm400-tractor-mounted-log-splitter Like most older Dexters, when they were designed the Hydraulics was sufficient for the day to run single rams such a...

Photo of Dexta starting cup. Jerry

Hi Henk
Just tried it from the Dexta pages and it still doesn't work. Is there another location where I can visit?
Cheers
Jerry

Thanks Mathias

Hi Henk https://www.fordsontractorpages.nl/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=1354 none of the links in the second article by Oscar seem to be working. When I open the downloaded HTML file it just comes up with the following text: <%@ Page language="c#" Codebehind="default.aspx.cs" AutoEventWireup="false" I...

Hi any and everyone
The second article by Oscar under the WIKI links etc all the links there are no longer working.
Could someone have a look please.
TIA
Jerry

No firewall between Engine and battery either.

Hi Henk This is under the WIKI page in the announcments section. Modernising your Dexta electrics. The error script says wiki.
Cheers Jerry

Hi Henk There appears to be a problem accessing my article on modernising a Dexta's Electrics. We get the following message when trying to open the link: <%@ Page language="c#" Codebehind="default.aspx.cs" AutoEventWireup="false" Inherits="FlexWiki.Web.Default2" %> <% StartPage(); %> <% DoHead(); %>...

I've just tried to no avail!
If you message me I will provide you with a link to access the doc on my google drive.

Take a look at the bottom of the (6th) Announcements section (WIKI) and there is an article there I wrote on upgrading your Dexta electrics, this may help.
Cheers

Many Tractor spares people do them, search for "Ford Transmission Filler Plug". Choose the more solid type rather than the alloy type as when you drill and tap it there isn't much meat left on the nut part. https://old20tractorparts.com/dexta/1684-plug-transmission-filler-1140124.html Drill it throu...

Whichever way you have them, basically they should both go out on starting and if either comes on in normal use then STOP and investigate! Yes you need to know which colour indicates which area to investigate but reg for oil or charge doesn't matter. Why not label the lights with an indelible pen? I...

HYdraulic coupling reference.
https://s1106.photobucket.com/user/oldt ... p.jpg.html

There is available here on this forum the user and workshop manuals to enable you to get everything done. As a guide, the sump takes 7.2L (12pints) (including oil filter), Gearbox 13L (23pints), Rear Axle 19.3L (34pints) and the steering box 2 1/2 pints. All 20W-40 weight oil. If your going to use a...

It doesn't take much to wire in a switch to operate brake lights when you put your foot on the brake pedals. If you intend using it on the road then it will benefit you, the driver of the vehicle following you and the police/insurance! We have come a long way from the 1950's thinking in motor vehicl...

The other option is to replace the Dynamo with an alternator especially if your only using it for short sessions. That of course means a different puley size! I had the same problem with the bottom hose. Re moving the dynamo back on its bracket even a few mm might make a difference. The belt would b...

If you have electrical issues/niggles then maybe replace your loom with modern wires and add the modern essentials such as Indicators, brake lights and trailer electrics. I did mine quite a while ago and it is available under the WIKI section.
Cheers and enjoy.