Done anything to the Dexta this week then ?
I have semi put my dexta to bed for the time being...a nice new cover and he is all very sleepy now...! I have much wood splitting to do next week, though, so am looking forward to that...so long as he wakes up...
By the by..has anyone ever drilled out the filler cap for the rear axle and fitted a quick coupling into this as an oil return from an implement? I am thinking about this and wondered if it had ever been done? seems a neater solution rather than removing the filler cap..
By the by..has anyone ever drilled out the filler cap for the rear axle and fitted a quick coupling into this as an oil return from an implement? I am thinking about this and wondered if it had ever been done? seems a neater solution rather than removing the filler cap..
1958 Fordson Dexta
1952 Land Rover Series 1
1952 Land Rover Series 1
Search is a wonderful thing. How about this?anthall wrote:By the by..has anyone ever drilled out the filler cap for the rear axle and fitted a quick coupling into this as an oil return from an implement? I am thinking about this and wondered if it had ever been done? seems a neater solution rather than removing the filler cap..
http://www.fordsontractorpages.nl/phpbb ... oil+return
I expect the experts can tell you more.
Bensdexta - 1961 working for a living!
Search is indeed a wonderful thing - I must do more of it!
thanks for the spot on reply & link, though - most excellent and exactly what I was intending on doing....
right, less of the thread hijacking (by me)..back to topic...
I will mainly be drilling out my filler cap this weekend
thanks for the spot on reply & link, though - most excellent and exactly what I was intending on doing....
right, less of the thread hijacking (by me)..back to topic...
I will mainly be drilling out my filler cap this weekend
1958 Fordson Dexta
1952 Land Rover Series 1
1952 Land Rover Series 1
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On my 1958 Dexta this has already been done when I aquired it about 2 yrs ago. It actually looks like its a different part; (plug with a properly tapped hole)\prehaps one was available from Ford; I do have recollections from the 1970's that such adapted filler plugs were available for the Ford 2000 onwards range prehaps these plugs fitted the Dexta as well.
I will take a photo and try to upload; it will be my first attempt
I will take a photo and try to upload; it will be my first attempt
2000, 3000, 4000 were all the same plug and fitted the Dexta, a number of companies like McConnell supplied plugs with their machines. I do not think Ford made a plug, we modified them if required.
On tractors like the Dual Power 5000/6600/7000/7600, the oil has to be returned to a special port near the external filter.
On tractors like the Dual Power 5000/6600/7000/7600, the oil has to be returned to a special port near the external filter.
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Had a helping hand visit this afternoon and guide/assist with changing a rear tyre. It's easy when you know how!
The nasty split and perrished tyre is now due to become some kind of horse jump, and the new (bargain part-worn) looks wonderfull. Patched the tube and now it's all back together it seems to be holding air We've sacrificed some tread depth but it's a temporary fix untill we can afford a new pair for the rear. At least the tube doesn't bulge through the tyre anymore!
Also had some throttle linkange parts and a new lift pump top cover arrive. Looks like the fuel tank will be off again soon
Sam
The nasty split and perrished tyre is now due to become some kind of horse jump, and the new (bargain part-worn) looks wonderfull. Patched the tube and now it's all back together it seems to be holding air We've sacrificed some tread depth but it's a temporary fix untill we can afford a new pair for the rear. At least the tube doesn't bulge through the tyre anymore!
Also had some throttle linkange parts and a new lift pump top cover arrive. Looks like the fuel tank will be off again soon
Sam
New Performance Super Dexta - Mostly 1964...
Does sliding down a hill in leaves with a load of wood on the back pallet And yes I was backing up the hill, just didn't stay that way
Then blowing the right rear tire on a black locust tree on the climb back up count as "doing something" with my Dexta???
Anytime things get exciting and I'm not wearing my parachute it's never a good day!
I guess now that I can't drive it I'll have to fix the water pump and brakes. And find a way to make that rear diff lock MUCH more accessible!!!
Then blowing the right rear tire on a black locust tree on the climb back up count as "doing something" with my Dexta???
Anytime things get exciting and I'm not wearing my parachute it's never a good day!
I guess now that I can't drive it I'll have to fix the water pump and brakes. And find a way to make that rear diff lock MUCH more accessible!!!
1962 Dexta
1982 Ford 1500 4X4 w/770 Loader
1976 Massey Ferguson 20C
1982 Ford 1500 4X4 w/770 Loader
1976 Massey Ferguson 20C
Well she started, still well below freezing but she started
ran for a few minutes then stopped as the diesel had gelled up with the cold.
Blew the pipes out with an air line, bled her and she ran again and kept going this time
So today the dear Dexta has just had a short run and then she was tucked up, under cover this time to keep the frost off. Just forecast -8 c for tonight so might cover her up with a blanket.
the Super Dexta is still in bits but going to get cracking on her shortly after some urgent Land Rover repairs.
Spending far too much time sitting by the wood burner supping tea in the garage
ran for a few minutes then stopped as the diesel had gelled up with the cold.
Blew the pipes out with an air line, bled her and she ran again and kept going this time
So today the dear Dexta has just had a short run and then she was tucked up, under cover this time to keep the frost off. Just forecast -8 c for tonight so might cover her up with a blanket.
the Super Dexta is still in bits but going to get cracking on her shortly after some urgent Land Rover repairs.
Spending far too much time sitting by the wood burner supping tea in the garage
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Re: Done anything to the Dexta this week then ?
Having got back from being away for 3 weeks, I went out & swept the snow of the Dexta, and she started after the 3rd attempt....!! I believe it was about -8c, so I am very happy with that. The Dexta was used for taking boys sledging, great fun!
On the drive back, she developed a high pitched squealing noise...seemed to come from the rear diff area / rear wheel area, although I couldn't be certain. It sounded as if a stone was trapped in the brakes, but there was only much snow, so I will need to investigate further...
Happy Festive time to all
anthall
On the drive back, she developed a high pitched squealing noise...seemed to come from the rear diff area / rear wheel area, although I couldn't be certain. It sounded as if a stone was trapped in the brakes, but there was only much snow, so I will need to investigate further...
Happy Festive time to all
anthall
1958 Fordson Dexta
1952 Land Rover Series 1
1952 Land Rover Series 1
Re: Done anything to the Dexta this week then ?
Took the head off and sent it for checking and refurb, couple of bad exhaust valves I think.
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Well, Dexta head is a write off, badly rusted seats and a crack from No 3 inlet seat which continues into the casting.
Managed to take the head off spare (new performance) engine and that was ok, lapped the valves in and she's now sitting on top of the Dexta waiting for injector pipes, oil pipe and rocker gear to be fitted, looking good.
Managed to take the head off spare (new performance) engine and that was ok, lapped the valves in and she's now sitting on top of the Dexta waiting for injector pipes, oil pipe and rocker gear to be fitted, looking good.
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Great little engines aren't they , once done it'll probably last forever now. we were lucky in that both the Dextas have real good engines so we can concentrate on the other worn out bits
Re: Done anything to the Dexta this week then ?
Excellent engines, no bore wear and head in good shape now, just rusty valves due to water getting in and sitting
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