1956 major - new owner few questions
Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2015 7:03 pm
Hey Guys,
I'm new to the forum, recently got myself a 1956 major that I have been slowly refurbishing and been using for some light work round my small holding, harrowing, topping and a saw bench.
I've just re wired it and replaced the fuel tap and bowl after a few issues.
I have a couple of issues I'd like you more experienced guys to help me out with if you would be so kind...
1. when I fit the top hat on the the oil bath unit it really restricts the engine and the revs really drop off? I have bypassed the oil bath and held the top hat straight onto the inlet manifold and the same thing happens? any ideas?
2. not every time but some times the gears and hard to find, if I push the clutch pedal up and down it works fine... any idea?
I'm a competent DIY mechanic with mainly Land Rover experience but this is my first tractor so I'm learning every day.
Thanks in advance
Mike
I'm new to the forum, recently got myself a 1956 major that I have been slowly refurbishing and been using for some light work round my small holding, harrowing, topping and a saw bench.
I've just re wired it and replaced the fuel tap and bowl after a few issues.
I have a couple of issues I'd like you more experienced guys to help me out with if you would be so kind...
1. when I fit the top hat on the the oil bath unit it really restricts the engine and the revs really drop off? I have bypassed the oil bath and held the top hat straight onto the inlet manifold and the same thing happens? any ideas?
2. not every time but some times the gears and hard to find, if I push the clutch pedal up and down it works fine... any idea?
I'm a competent DIY mechanic with mainly Land Rover experience but this is my first tractor so I'm learning every day.
Thanks in advance
Mike