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by Johnmcm
Tue Apr 27, 2021 9:43 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Dexta two stage clutch
Replies: 16
Views: 5635

Re: Dexta two stage clutch

Do you know about the Tractormec.co.uk DVD’s. He does one on the Dexta dual clutch.
Trailers on YouTube
Regards
by Johnmcm
Sun Nov 15, 2020 7:10 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: fitting a front loader
Replies: 6
Views: 3988

Re: fitting a front loader

Hi Alex, I believe it’s a later Horndraulic loader. The large belly bracket goes across the tractor roughly under the middle of the engine. Undo the bolts already there where the holes will align. The left and right main brackets then sit on top of the belly bracket held on with 3 bolts each side an...
by Johnmcm
Wed Jun 27, 2018 10:33 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Dexta Hydraulics
Replies: 11
Views: 8297

Re: Dexta Hydraulics

I'm sure I read on hear somewhere That you can press the old pin out and press in a sort length of drill bit shank. Somewhere on here it will tell you the drill diameter.
Good luck
by Johnmcm
Tue Jun 26, 2018 1:56 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: PTO grinding
Replies: 4
Views: 4465

Re: PTO grinding

Yes, I have the live drive too. I suspect I may have oil contamination from the input shaft seal. Another job to add to the list :)
by Johnmcm
Sun Jun 24, 2018 8:34 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Dexta Hydraulics
Replies: 11
Views: 8297

Re: Dexta Hydraulics

Hi Nick, the position control pin is a very common fault. You can weld and grind or replace with a drill bit shank. The casting is ok to file smooth. If it doesn’t lift in position or draft control, it could be linkage, piston seal or pump. Section 8 page 24 for diagnostics. There is a good dvd from...
by Johnmcm
Sun Jun 24, 2018 8:22 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: PTO grinding
Replies: 4
Views: 4465

Re: PTO grinding

Sounds like your pto clutch is sticking. Mine does it a lot. Eventually I will no doubt have to split the tractor and service/change the clutch. For now, I raise the topper, kill the engine, engage the pto, start the engine and lower the topper. It's a bit of a faff. If you don’t raise the topper it...
by Johnmcm
Tue May 08, 2018 10:14 pm
Forum: The PARTS SWAP forum!
Topic: Fordson Dexta Front loader and Cab
Replies: 1
Views: 4308

Re: Fordson Dexta Front loader and Cab

Hi, I have a MIL loader and a cab frame/ roll frame, not sure what you call it. Are you still looking?
Regards
John
by Johnmcm
Tue Jan 10, 2017 12:22 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Cold Start Fuel Jet
Replies: 4
Views: 7557

Re: Cold Start Fuel Jet

Thanks for taking the time to post the pictures. I'm sure it will help many of us when we can't get her started in the cold.
by Johnmcm
Wed Dec 14, 2016 2:18 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: How do you measure rear axle shaft end float.
Replies: 11
Views: 9501

Re: How do you measure rear axle shaft end float.

Hi Mervyn, Sorry if this is too late to help you but it may help others. Mike at www.tractormec.co.uk has a series of DVDs on restoring a Dexta. In the drum brake dvd he also replaces the rear axle oil seals. As part of that he shows a couple of methods of checking the end float. Basically he wedges...
by Johnmcm
Mon Dec 12, 2016 6:33 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: How to remove Hydraulic Lift Arms from splined shaft
Replies: 8
Views: 9974

Re: How to remove Hydraulic Lift Arms from splined shaft

I had a hard time getting my steering arms off their splined shafts. Eventually I got a pitman arm puller and impact gun, worked a treat.
Good luck
by Johnmcm
Fri Apr 01, 2016 12:40 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Steering Gear Box
Replies: 8
Views: 15482

Re: Steering Gear Box

If you mean the drop arm seals, they are easy to change if you have the drop arms off. Drill a small hole in the seal, insert a self tapping screw and pull the seal out. Smear of grease and replace with new seal. Drive in with suitable pipe. I used the inside tube from an axle stand. I had to get th...
by Johnmcm
Wed Nov 25, 2015 12:03 am
Forum: Miscellaneous topics
Topic: Nov 24/2015: We're ba-ack!
Replies: 8
Views: 24622

Re: Nov 24/2015: We're ba-ack!

Hear hear, too right. Great to have you back. Sometimes you don't know what you've got until you've lost it.
Thank you all.

Regards
John
by Johnmcm
Sat Oct 03, 2015 7:21 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Post Rammer - follow-up
Replies: 18
Views: 16979

Re: Post Rammer - follow-up

That' s not too bad if you've got a lot to do. Looks a good bit of kit. Thanks for posting.
John
by Johnmcm
Fri Oct 02, 2015 7:20 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Post Rammer - follow-up
Replies: 18
Views: 16979

Re: Post Rammer - follow-up

:D
Well done alang that looks good. Did it need a return into the top cover filling cap or not?
Are they pricey?
Thanks for posting, your Dexta looks nice
John
by Johnmcm
Mon Apr 06, 2015 2:04 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: What I found when I took the top cover off
Replies: 3
Views: 4414

Re: What I found when I took the top cover off

Yes I thought that may be the case. I will sort it.
Took a fair bit of effort to get the top cover off and a bit more to dismantle the linkage.
Many thanks
John
by Johnmcm
Mon Apr 06, 2015 1:55 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Parts washers?
Replies: 4
Views: 7500

Re: Parts washers?

Cool, thanks
John
by Johnmcm
Mon Apr 06, 2015 8:42 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Parts washers?
Replies: 4
Views: 7500

Re: Parts washers?

Ok thanks Gerry, I'll have a look at Machine Mart. Is the fluid solvent or water based?
Thanks
John
by Johnmcm
Sun Apr 05, 2015 8:12 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Parts washers?
Replies: 4
Views: 7500

Parts washers?

Can anyone recommend their approach to washing parts?
Are parts washers any good?
Which Solvent or water based?

Many thanks
by Johnmcm
Sun Apr 05, 2015 8:00 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: What I found when I took the top cover off
Replies: 3
Views: 4414

What I found when I took the top cover off

http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab107/johnmcm01/image.jpg1_zpsgfqf8wlv.jpg [/URL][/img] On the left is the control actuator arm. As you can see it has a worn area where the end of the position control linkage was rubbing on it. Does it matter? Do I need to weld it and grind it back. On the right...
by Johnmcm
Tue Feb 10, 2015 6:16 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: rear wheel bearing
Replies: 7
Views: 6193

Re: rear wheel bearing

He covers it and the oil seal change in detail :D
by Johnmcm
Tue Feb 10, 2015 4:16 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: rear wheel bearing
Replies: 7
Views: 6193

Re: rear wheel bearing

Hi Spike. Sorry to plug these videos again but they are nothing to do with me. In the drum brake video he covers changing the rear hub oil seal and wheel bearing. This bit is previewed on youtube at about 4 mins.
Hope that helps
John
by Johnmcm
Tue Feb 10, 2015 9:21 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: rear wheel bearing
Replies: 7
Views: 6193

Re: rear wheel bearing

Forgot to say previews available on Youtube
by Johnmcm
Tue Feb 10, 2015 9:18 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: rear wheel bearing
Replies: 7
Views: 6193

Re: rear wheel bearing

New dvds available on the Dexta Restoration

http://www.tractormec.co.uk/tractor-dvds

Might be of interest.

Best of luck
John
by Johnmcm
Fri Dec 19, 2014 2:53 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: kingpin (spindle) top seal
Replies: 3
Views: 3513

Re: kingpin (spindle) top seal

The bushes are very thin. You can tap a screwdriver down behind it to destroy it and lever it out. I used Agrilline replacements which did not need reaming.
Good luck
John
by Johnmcm
Wed Nov 05, 2014 9:14 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: super Dexta Dual clutch repair
Replies: 30
Views: 45308

Re: super Dexta Dual clutch repair

That would be great, thanks Andy