The Fordson Tractor Pages Forum

I did some snow blowing on Saturday. Outside temp was -5°C (23°F) I have a temp gauge from Agriline having a blue sector (Fordson have green). Needle was at the border between yellow and blue If it is identical to the original Fordson gauge, this is 71°C (160°F). I was driving in 1st gear, and high ...

Sandy, you are right. I have no clue if it is accurate or not. According to the Operators' Handbook the optimum performance for the cooling system should be maintained at a temperature of 160° - 190°F (71° - 88°C). This temperature is indicated by a green sector on the temperature gauge I will try t...

Hi Anybody tried to measure the cooling water temperature on the engine? I have a NPSM and would like to measure the temperature a little more accurate than the original temp gauge. On the top of the engine, there is an additional threaded hole that could be used It would be easy to install a wirele...

I have had the same problem a couple of times. I needed to take off the Lift cover to get access to the Lift Cylinder Assembly. I can't recall 100%, but I think it was the unloading valve that is stuck. I just needed to push it loose and it has worked fine after. This valve is supposed to have an o-...

Hi Anyone know parts from www.steinertractor.com For the Super Major they have: Eaton Power Steering Pump Seal and O-Ring Kit Anyone knows what Eaton Power Steering is? Does it fit the OEM Fordson Super Major power steering? Power Steering Pump Filter Does it fit the OEM Fordson Super Major power st...

Hi I have serviceletter from Ford in US number 61 in 1959 and uptil number 123 in 1964. I don't know how to put documents onto the forum, but send me your e-mail as a privat message, and I can forward it to you It is not my intention to argue one way or another, I just have some service letters I do...

Hi I have a Fordson Service Bulletin #116, dated January 9, 1964 from Ford Tractor and Implement Operations (US). Production Point: Tractor Serial No. O8C-960337. The following information covers the changes to the PTO, transmission, double clutch, engine, proof-meter, and hydraulic system of the Ne...

Hi I see you haven't got any reply on your post. I am in the process of changing the seal on the rear axle, and would very much like to learn from your experience, or any others experience. What was your conclusion about the torque for rotating the axle? Was you able to buy a felt, seal and retainer...

Henk It is kind of strange, but none of the parts manuals shovs the bearings or the felt on the figures, except one, and that is the "Owners edition" part list for Fordson Super Major. From Owners edition you will find the P/N for the felt = E27N-1193 If you look in the Repair Manual you will find t...

Hi I have changed the front wheel bearing, but wheen I also put on a new felt seal, the wheel want spin freely. The felt seal is approx. 11 - 12 mm thick, and compressible. What is your experience? The mfr is Vapormatic, and made for the Major. Should the felt be soaked in oil or something? I am als...

Hi

Any sugestion for a puller for removing the timing gears?

Needs to change the auillary drive shaft

Have a puller for the gear on the crank shaft.

Thanks for any help

Regards Kjetil

Thanks to evryone that has contributed, and Oscar and Brian in particular. Anyone want to look forward? I realy dont know how much work it is to run a site like this and cost. Thoughts spinning in my head: anyone want to share e-mail adresses, so we have somewhere to go when in need? Anyone want to ...

Hi On the flywheel, front engine plate and elsewhere, Ford used bolt locking plates or tab washers for locking the bolts. The Repair Manual tells new bolt locking plates to be used. What is common practise? New or reuse? Are New bolt locking plates available, and if yes, where? Thanks for any help K...

I have finnaly been able to remove the sump. Had to split the tractor between gearbox and engine. Tried a crowbar between flywheel and sump, but no sucsess Removed the clutch and the flywheel, and put two hydraulic Bottle Jacks in between sump and the sylinder block One 6 tonns and one 2 tonns betwe...

Yes, all bolts are removed. On my first try, I didn't notice the one "in the hole" in the front,
but it is removed now.

I had expexted the sump to more or less just fall down by gravity.

I have now started to split the tractor between engine and gear box,
to see if this makes it easier.

Hi I think this subject is good, so I would like to use this thread, even if I am not the originator. I need to remove the sump, and have loosen 29 bolts. 10 on the LHS, 11 on the RHS and 6 towards the gear-box, but I am not able to loosen then sump at all Is this a common problem? I saw in another ...

Hi

Tried to send you an private message, but for some reason it want leave my outbox

I need your e-mail to send you some photos

Can you send me a private message with your e-mail?

I am around the tractors this weekend

Regards Kjetil

Hi

Do you still have the front weights?

I have tried to send you a private message (PM), but for some reason, it wont leave my outbox

Please send me a PM, if you still have the front weights

Regards Kjetil Grytnes

Hi

I have a Super Major, and can take a photo and some measurements

Regards Kjetil

I don't belive the pulley I have is of the original type, or at least not installed as original. When I looked into the Part List, a washer is missing, E1ADKN-6332-B From the part list it seems to be a large washer Also the two pulleys I have, is connected with 6 off 1/4" UNC screws When I should pu...

I found a pulley. Large diameter 138 mm, Width = 29 mm, Small diameter 65,6 mm. Bolts on with 6 small bolts, I guess this bolt holes are ready in your existing crank pulley Bolt circle diameter: 79 mm I don't know how similar to the original you want to make the pulley, but I can take a few photos. ...

You need two pulleys? One on the pump and one on the main shaft

Early next week I will be able to some measurements for you.
Probably have to remind me by sending a message

I have seen Tombstones probably not made by Fordson
Can you have a non original one?

I have sorted out that the aperture means the hole for the camshaft.
As nzMark says, the "B" will have the relief valve hole.

So it seems that the "A" and "B" is identical, except "B" has the additional relief valve hole.

Anybody knows were that hole is located on the front plate?

Kjetil

3/4 UNC is supposed to be the right size.
Clean the treads.
If you are using galvanic bolts, they may also create friction

Kjetil