The Fordson Tractor Pages Forum

Another publication that is a good reference for EIA's:

Fordson New Major EIAs 1951-64 (Vintage Tractor Special 10): No. 10
Condie, Allan T.
ISBN 10: 0907742963 / ISBN 13: 9780907742968

Miles

I have a fairly extensive fordson literature collection and found my own answer in 1954 service repair manual... GOVERNOR (Petrol & Vap. Oil) Type - Mechanical Diameter of balls - .875"-.876" (22.23-22.25mm) Length of spring - 1.62" (41.148mm) Test length of spring - 2.83" (71.88mm) Test pressure of...

Does anyone have the specifications for this spring? It is the one inside
the housing. Ford lists it as part no E12CL9.

Thanks in advance

Miles

Good morning all... I picked up my next rescue project last week and the first problem to deal with is problem in transmission. It will only roll freely when in neutral with clutch depressed. What is stuck? Where should I look first? FYI - Casting date codes from Feb-20 to Mar-27 1963 and painted cr...

Does anyone have a source for gasket sets? I have made quite a few over the years but
never started with one that was complete so just guess where the internal holes should
be.

Thanks in advance

Miles
Saskatchewan, Canada

I purchased a 530 baler to connect to one of my Major's

Does anyone have owner's manual they would like to share?

Thanks in advance

Miles

You can purchase push rods thru Moody's NH ...I seem to remember they were same as Ford 302 but don't quote
me on that...maybe someone else can confirm?

Miles

Hi Bob, Thanks for reaching out... Yes the control lever has no effect on RPM...I can move the linkage on the carb directlty to change RPM but is not governed. After 10mins it generally starts to work but not always I think the issue may be related to the spring length and tension in the governer un...

I know this has been discussed before but couldn't locate on this or the old forum... I have a petrol major (~56) that has no throttle response to inputs from the operator lever when cold. The rod thru the engine is free and it does correct itself when warm most of the time...What's wrong? When it w...

Hi Robert...

I have a 954 as well and not too far away...

Regards

...Not sure where you are but NH has them in Canada ($8 each a
few years ago) ...

I seem to remember reading somewhere that they were the same
as the Ford 302 V-8...Can anyone confirm this?

Regards

brownsmule

The only part of the Major I don't like is the weight of the sump!

I used 2 small ratchet straps under the sump and around the loader arms to raise and lower...worked perfectly.

http://www.shipperssupplies.com/LoadStr ... wFlatHook/

Miles

Gerry,

The engine other than this issue appears in good condition....starts well, minimal smoke at startup - clearing
in 20 secs, good power and no problem with blowby.

The governor operation is too sharp so I don't think is a diaphram issue but will do a physical inspection to be sure.

Regards

I see this topic has been up several times but the hunting bothers me... What possible adjustments can reduce? I have verified diaphram is good, airways are clear and gauge filter is clean At start up the "hunting" stops in less than a minute but after it is worked and warms up it re-appears under n...

Here is a link to pics I posted last year

http://www.fordsontractorpages.nl/phpbb ... ight=miles

Regards

Miles

Yes...I have purchased items from Donald several times. He does not have these items

Miles

Looking for good condition originals of the following:

left front grill
nose wheatsheaf badge
both rear fender lights

I have purchased aftermarket and they are terrible. On this side of the pond Dexta's are not common

My email is open

Regards

I have been doing some reading and I have noted the following differences on Petrol version.... longer length due to 4-cyl engine longer clutch housing right hand exhaust clockwise rotating proofmeter no starting handle extra fuel tank rear battery position starter button instead of warm-up button c...

Please assist with date...Thanks

It seams that the axle seals on my dexta need to be replaced...and the brakes renewed.

Can anyone provide step-by-step best practice for this job...

I am not familiar with Dexta internals yet but will be after this...

Many thanks as always.

Miles

Thanks gentlemen...I will email the supplier tomorrow and order some.

Can anyone confirm the wattage required...from the pics the style is BA15d

One of my dexta bulbs shows 36/24 but I am pretty sure the majors were 50/40

Regards

Anyone have a good source? They do not seem to be available anywhere on my side of the pond.

I also need a few other bits...so if you have a favorite supplier, please let me know (you can email me if you don't want names published)

Thanks

Miles

I picked up a new fuel filter WIX 33194 a fews days ago and went to change it last evening. It is the right diameter but about an inch shorter than the one installed. Went to NH and several other dealers this morning and all had the same size filter. What filter do I need? Regards Cannister style - ...

Les, My typing skills were bad on the serial number - correct number is 26365 which puts it early '59. It has live drive as well...and nice feature that I wish the Major's had where the 3pt works without the pto engaged. I have been looking for a dexta for about 10yrs....so rare in this area...Did s...

Another Dexta diesel rescued (1959 s/n 22536)... Got all the wiring sorted out....Read my manual I have a few times...and started the old girl up for the first time in many years! Seems to hunt a lot under no-load but think the governor is a little sticky after all these years but getting better. An...