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by 1962 model
Sun Oct 01, 2023 10:02 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Dexta Main bearing block bores
Replies: 9
Views: 5374

Re: Dexta Main bearing block bores

I did get my engine finished in my 1958 Dexta, I had it at a local show yesterday and was complemented on it. I had it fitted with my Ford back blade and leveled the ground between each tractor pull participant, I was complemented on a good job there too. I am considering doing some firebreaks with ...
by 1962 model
Sun Oct 01, 2023 9:38 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Dexta bottom hose rubbing the fan belt
Replies: 1
Views: 1701

Dexta bottom hose rubbing the fan belt

I have a problem of the bottom radiator hose of my 1958 Dexta being cut through with the fan belt, my friend has the same problem also in his 1963 NP Dexta. The water pump spout angles forward which seems to make the problem worse. The only way I was able to solve the problem was to cut the hose at ...
by 1962 model
Sat Feb 04, 2023 4:59 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Engine block inaccuracies normal
Replies: 9
Views: 1214

Engine block inaccuracies normal

Hi all, I have decided I should inform readers of issues relating to the inaccuracy of engine blocks and additional things that further distort an engine block. First, I will declare that I come from both sides of the fence I have General Motors and Ford products back to the 1920's and will quote as...
by 1962 model
Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:16 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Dexta Main bearing block bores
Replies: 9
Views: 5374

Re: Dexta Main bearing block bores

Hi Billy26F5, I have eventually measured the main bearings, and they are out of round, and outside specifications as I suspected, and most likely not aligned with each other either. I phoned the engineers who usually do my main bearing bores and the machining tolerance is 2.9165 to 2.9175 my number ...
by 1962 model
Wed Jan 11, 2023 11:04 am
Forum: Ford and Fordson Conversions
Topic: Moore Loader industrail clutch set up 1963
Replies: 12
Views: 18169

Re: Moore Loader industrail clutch set up 1963

Yes I agree, I have already machined it out for the large pin and welded on two plates which are cross drilled to take the retaining pin too. As an update with the front casting info; On page 43 of the January 1963 service manual it explains some of what we have discussed. There were three types of ...
by 1962 model
Wed Jan 11, 2023 4:26 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Dexta Main bearing block bores
Replies: 9
Views: 5374

Re: Dexta Main bearing block bores

The previous owner is still furious ( he is in his 80's now ) that he had to fit O.S. O.D bearings and had to get the crank reground when the crank grind was not necessary. He was forced to do all this as the caps were stretched ( as all Majors are ) and he could not get standard size O.S.O.D bearin...
by 1962 model
Wed Jan 11, 2023 3:40 am
Forum: Ford and Fordson Conversions
Topic: Moore Loader industrail clutch set up 1963
Replies: 12
Views: 18169

Re: Moore Loader industrail clutch set up 1963

I haven't seen an Ebro, though they were attempts to market them here in Western Australia. Yes I agree they would be reluctant to make the changes in their tooling and the associated costs, ours had the original pin as far as I can tell and it did the job until the tractor needed a complete rebuild...
by 1962 model
Tue Jan 10, 2023 3:19 am
Forum: Ford and Fordson Conversions
Topic: Moore Loader industrail clutch set up 1963
Replies: 12
Views: 18169

Re: Moore Loader industrail clutch set up 1963

No that's not right either. Western Australian Fordson tractors were assembled in Welshpool Perth ( I have not yet found another assembly factory in W.A. ) The 1962 on dated Super Major tractor front castings did not have the holes drilled for the earlier radiator, this why there is a subsequent ins...
by 1962 model
Mon Jan 09, 2023 5:05 pm
Forum: Ford and Fordson Conversions
Topic: Moore Loader industrail clutch set up 1963
Replies: 12
Views: 18169

Re: Moore Loader industrail clutch set up 1963

Hi, Then how do you explain that we have two 1963 Super Majors, and neither have the 08 prefix? Given time I can check the others I have seen for the 08. Oh I forgot to tell you the Malcolm Moore loader did not have Power steering, despite being a hydraulic loader. Some of the Malcolm Moore equipmen...
by 1962 model
Mon Jan 09, 2023 2:17 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Fordson and Dexta clutch pilot bearing causing shaft damage
Replies: 1
Views: 646

Fordson and Dexta clutch pilot bearing causing shaft damage

Hi, I would like to bring to the attention of others that the ball bearings fitted to a great many Fordsons and Dextas have been damaging the front gearbox input shafts for over 60 years. The reason for the damage to the spigot of the front gearbox shaft/ clutch shaft is that Ford must have had a sp...
by 1962 model
Mon Jan 09, 2023 1:31 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Dexta Register.
Replies: 68
Views: 193175

Re: Dexta Register.

1958 Dexta
engine 1419755 J 22 8 and engine sump 11 L 8
Axle tubes L 24B & L18B
Gearbox non- original 1959 live drive version, B26C & B 24 C. I have plans to rebuild/ change housings to one dated D 8 B
differential F 22 B
by 1962 model
Mon Jan 09, 2023 12:51 pm
Forum: Ford and Fordson Conversions
Topic: Moore Loader industrail clutch set up 1963
Replies: 12
Views: 18169

Re: Moore Loader industrail clutch set up 1963

Thanks for your reply, As you have probably guessed by now my son and I have a few Fordsons of various models, 1934 to 1963. The engine number does not have the 08 country code, block acid dipped -it was never there, and the driveline will have been imported especially for Malcolm Moore to be built ...
by 1962 model
Mon Jan 09, 2023 12:37 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Dexta Main bearing block bores
Replies: 9
Views: 5374

Re: Dexta Main bearing block bores

Thank you, I will give it a measure. I also have a Power Major with oversize main bearings, which I need to rebuild, fortunately the crank and bearings are in reasonable condition, and the previous owner gave me the rest of the 6cyl bearing set that he had not used on the rebuild in the 1980's.
by 1962 model
Thu Jan 05, 2023 1:11 pm
Forum: Ford and Fordson Conversions
Topic: Moore Loader industrail clutch set up 1963
Replies: 12
Views: 18169

Re: Moore Loader industrail clutch set up 1963

Yes I confirm that I now know it was originally a wet clutch set up that someone converted back to 13" dry clutch, I have seen Barrys drawings when he came over this side with the club a few years back. The starter drain pipe and starter had been removed and a standard starter fitted. The rear main ...
by 1962 model
Thu Jan 05, 2023 12:35 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Dexta Main bearing block bores
Replies: 9
Views: 5374

Dexta Main bearing block bores

Hi, I haven't been on the forum for a while, I am about to rebuild my 1958 Dexta engine, and I need the block main bearing bore specification, as it is hard to find, can anyone please help? IT is not the crankshaft journal size I am looking for. I need to know what the main bearing bore size is in t...
by 1962 model
Mon May 22, 2017 8:35 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Uncontrollable high revs & black smoke
Replies: 6
Views: 5876

Re: Uncontrollable revs & white smoke

Wen I first read this topic I thought it has to be the governor of pipe leak as has been suggested, this reminded me of a similar problem, that may be of interest. Our 1955 New Major Macomb Moore Grader was purchased with an engine not going and a severely worn crank and big end, we replaced the eng...
by 1962 model
Sun Nov 29, 2015 2:38 pm
Forum: Ford and Fordson Conversions
Topic: malcome moore
Replies: 12
Views: 24016

Re: malcome moore

Thank you for the detail, I know I have drifted off topic, but I do agree I have seen somthing on this before, but was lacking detail. I have all the gear I need Orange N model, ( 1937 ) genuine replacement engine with two engine numbers and starter mounting housing, spare E27N flywheel already out,...
by 1962 model
Sun Nov 29, 2015 1:51 am
Forum: Ford and Fordson Conversions
Topic: malcome moore
Replies: 12
Views: 24016

Re: malcome moore

Thanks, I would love to see those instruction as I want to put a starter in my N model, I particulaly want to work out how they keep the oil out of the starter motor? I persume they would be using an unsupported bendix spring type one like the old Series 2 Land Rovers? I have a E27N starter, but I d...
by 1962 model
Sun Nov 29, 2015 1:42 am
Forum: Ford and Fordson Conversions
Topic: thames steering
Replies: 8
Views: 14243

Re: thames steering

Thank you, From the ones I have it makes yours about mid 1960, but there is a Topic on engine numbers that may be more specific. I have also found in the K series and NC model book that the 660 E is from a 170" 5 ton truck May 1962 - Feb 1965 Mine is block is January i965 660EE13235 I haven't worked...
by 1962 model
Thu Nov 26, 2015 6:18 am
Forum: Ford and Fordson Conversions
Topic: Which inlet manafold is best to use on 590E?
Replies: 1
Views: 4901

Which inlet manafold is best to use on 590E?

I am looking to find which model has the best inlet manafold to use, indications are that manafolds through to 1981 may fit. I am looking for a Manafold which has a rear facing opening so that I can better match it to the tractor which I am converting to the 590- E engine. I have seen a picture of a...
by 1962 model
Thu Nov 26, 2015 6:06 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Clutch release bearing - can you identify this?
Replies: 4
Views: 6344

Re: Clutch release bearing - can you identify this?

Can you help, I have just purchased a Super Major with a Malcom Moore loader industrail conversion it too has a large thrust bearing that no one seems to be able to match, that sounds to be the same as yours? I would also like to know the position of the grease nipple as the one I have has been alte...
by 1962 model
Thu Nov 26, 2015 4:25 am
Forum: Ford and Fordson Conversions
Topic: thames steering
Replies: 8
Views: 14243

Re: thames steering

Thank You Steven, The side of the engine has 510E 6015 and a letter which almost matches some of the part book nunbers But it has the 660EE engine prefix, I think that letter is significant as it will indicate batch. I had another look from the water pump hole and it appears to be a wet liner versio...
by 1962 model
Sat Nov 21, 2015 4:09 am
Forum: Ford and Fordson Conversions
Topic: malcome moore
Replies: 12
Views: 24016

Re: malcome moore

Thanks for your comment, seems like something was amis with the numbers. Might be a case to change the published information on the number change period? There was a lag time between skid unit supply to far away places like Australia, and final assembly and while that makes a difference to Australia...
by 1962 model
Fri Nov 20, 2015 9:10 am
Forum: Ford and Fordson Conversions
Topic: thames steering
Replies: 8
Views: 14243

Re: thames steering

Hello I have a truck question, I have a few different 590E engines, ( dead and alive ) and the latest date one 5 A 8 is obviously out of a 1965 K series truck. This engine however has an engine number prefixed with 660E. As you obviously have the K series truck how does this compare with yours? My i...
by 1962 model
Fri Nov 20, 2015 8:55 am
Forum: Ford and Fordson Conversions
Topic: malcome moore
Replies: 12
Views: 24016

Re: malcome moore

Hello Brockwood, I have bought another Malcom Moore loader, it is based on a Super Major January 1963, the engine number seems strange as it does not match any of the published information. It is after the engine number change but has half the old and half the new numbering. C 785393 ( not 08C ) and...