Dexta -60 project

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Re: Dexta -60 project

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My oldies has been in real works lately :D

Some firewood works:
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Re: Dexta -60 project

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Haven't posted for a while :)

Sold the Super Major and bought a -76 IH 844 with broken crankshaft. Now the 844 is in working condition and yesterday bought a Dexta which have been little bit hot :shock:

All the panels and fenders are scrap, but the tractor itself seems to be relatively OK. Dismantled a bit and I will take the trailer hitch for my another Dexta.

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Fuel lift pump has to be renewed and also the starter. Then it would be possible to start :D

Idea is to make 4wd or put a 6cyl Perkins. Any ideas? :mrgreen:
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Re: Dexta -60 project

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Broadspeed wrote:My oldies has been in real works lately :D

Some firewood works:
Lovely pics! What firewood processor are you using? :clap:
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Re: Dexta -60 project

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Bensdexta wrote: Lovely pics! What firewood processor are you using? :clap:

It is Finnish Hakki Pilke OH60. Only borrowed it from my friend :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_JFzS-t59s
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Re: Dexta -60 project

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Broadspeed wrote:
Idea is to make 4wd or put a 6cyl Perkins. Any ideas? :mrgreen:
Definitely 4wd. And use a Land Rover front axle so I can copy what you do :lol: :lol:

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Re: Dexta -60 project

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Maybe 4wd with 6cyl Perkins :mrgreen:

I am using Range Rover front axle.
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Re: Dexta -60 project

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Looking forward to some pics!
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Re: Dexta -60 project

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Broadspeed wrote:Maybe 4wd with 6cyl Perkins :mrgreen:

I am using Range Rover front axle.
Can I ask why you chose a Range Rover axle? Would it stand up to the torque load well? Would it be stronger than a LR axle?

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Re: Dexta -60 project

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Only reason is that there was one RR axle available easily and with reasonable price. I think that it will last well, because this tractor is going to be used only in light works :)
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