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- Thu Dec 18, 2008 7:50 am
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: engine oil
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3956
engine oil
Good afternoon everyone. I read somewhere on this forum, and now I can't seem to find it again, that someone (I think it was Brian ) said that they use ordinary passenger car motor oil in their Dexta. I was just wondering whether that oil was ordinary petrol motor oil, or was it one that was suitabl...
- Fri Dec 12, 2008 11:38 am
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: New forum posts no longer in bold type
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5717
- Mon Dec 08, 2008 1:40 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: New forum posts no longer in bold type
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5717
- Sun Dec 07, 2008 1:19 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: New forum posts no longer in bold type
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5717
New forum posts no longer in bold type
Up until a few weeks ago, when ever there was a new post, it would be shown in bold type. Once I read it, the topic title would go back to normal font. Lately that hasn't been happening, and I'm losing track of what I've read and not read. Is this happening to others, or is it just my computer? I ha...
- Sun Dec 07, 2008 1:09 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Thread diameter of water temperature probe
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5651
- Sun Dec 07, 2008 12:58 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Hard Starting
- Replies: 18
- Views: 15233
- Thu Dec 04, 2008 2:50 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: hydraulics - Again
- Replies: 12
- Views: 11074
Right, thanks, I was thinking it was something to do with the top link. That's my second lesson for the day. So always have it in draft when using the auxiliary. My other lesson came from some interesing reading about DIY zinc-electroplating of steel. It's quite a simple process, and easy to get goo...
- Thu Dec 04, 2008 11:33 am
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: hydraulics - Again
- Replies: 12
- Views: 11074
Mike, Never, never, never put your lift in Position control when you are using a loader or tipping trailer! In the situation you are in at the moment, if you select Position control and the lift arms drop, the internal linkage will put the valve into the raise position to try and bring the lift bac...
- Wed Dec 03, 2008 7:42 am
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: 59 Dexta -- For Sale in Florida
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3272
- Wed Dec 03, 2008 7:30 am
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Thread diameter of water temperature probe
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5651
Moved at Mervyn's request: Hello Aldo I measured both old and new bulb and both are very close to 36.5mm from the tip to the shoulder that fits against the housing of the thermostat and bulb. Strange that the previous buld got damaged. Regards Mervyn Overtightening, wiggling and jiggling, then gett...
- Tue Dec 02, 2008 2:03 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Not quite blue? indeed!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5733
- Tue Dec 02, 2008 1:59 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Not quite blue? indeed!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5733
Not quite blue? indeed!
Hey how many posts do you need before you're true blue?
I just noticed my total posts seem to be stuck on 49.
Aldo
I just noticed my total posts seem to be stuck on 49.
Aldo
- Tue Dec 02, 2008 9:54 am
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Thread diameter of water temperature probe
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5651
Thanks for your reply Mervyn. I bit the bullet and bought a new gauge from the local distributor, same price as the ebay one, same thread. 5/8 UNF, and it fitted just right. Same problem as the old one though -doesn't seat very well, so there is a small drip, and you need to tighten it really hard. ...
- Mon Dec 01, 2008 11:42 am
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Thread diameter of water temperature probe
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5651
Thread diameter of water temperature probe
Good evening everyone. I cracked the temperature probe. It happened because it never sealed very well, and has been over-tightened many times. I see a replacement on ebay for $35, suitable for Perkins engines, it says the "Probe thread diameter is 5/8 UNF". Can someone tell me if that's the correct ...
- Sat Nov 22, 2008 12:38 am
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: seat cushion
- Replies: 27
- Views: 23742
- Mon Nov 17, 2008 10:30 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous topics
- Topic: 200 Members
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5607
- Mon Nov 17, 2008 10:20 am
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Gap between bottom hose and fan belt
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4997
Thanks Oscar, and good idea about the tin, I will do that just in case. Terry, good to hear that your gap is also very small. I wasn't sure what size gap is normal, because the old hose I took off was a home made job (not made for the Dexta), and also the front end is modified to take the front end ...
- Sun Nov 16, 2008 2:09 am
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Gap between bottom hose and fan belt
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4997
Gap between bottom hose and fan belt
Hi everyone.
I just installed a new bottom hose and with a slight twist of the hose when tightening the clamp, the biggest gap I can get is about 4-5 mm. That's seems a bit close for comfort.
Just wondering what gap you all have between the bottom hose and fan belt, at the nearest point.
I just installed a new bottom hose and with a slight twist of the hose when tightening the clamp, the biggest gap I can get is about 4-5 mm. That's seems a bit close for comfort.
Just wondering what gap you all have between the bottom hose and fan belt, at the nearest point.
- Fri Nov 14, 2008 12:59 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Tips and suggestions for overhauling the water pump needed
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7283
My first 2 years of school was with inches, feet, yards, but then Australia decided to change everything to metric. So I always work in metric, but strangely in general discussion, I still will say that something is a few inches long, or a couple of foot long. etc. Also if you told me you were 180 c...
- Thu Nov 13, 2008 2:07 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Tips and suggestions for overhauling the water pump needed
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7283
Thanks Kev. Terry, it all went well. The fan/pulley unit came off easily using the tool described earlier - I drilled holes in a bit of 10 mm plate to match the 4 fan bolt holes, and bolted the plate to the pulley. The original fan bolts aren't long enough, I found some longer ones. I also drilled a...
- Tue Nov 11, 2008 12:15 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Tips and suggestions for overhauling the water pump needed
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7283
Thanks Terry. I was thinking of pressing the shaft straight out , but don't know if the casing can take it. And I don't know what sort of bearing it is, looks like its just a bush. So might do some damage finding out. I can get a rebuild kit (shaft and bearing, with seal and impeller) for only $55, ...
- Mon Nov 10, 2008 2:07 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Tips and suggestions for overhauling the water pump needed
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7283
Tips and suggestions for overhauling the water pump needed
The water pump is leaking from the front somewhere behind the pulley. I removed the pump and the bearing feels worn and loose. I'm reading the dexta workshop manual, and it calls for overhaul kit tools T.7000, T.7000-17, split adaptors, etc. etc. Now I know in my experience with similar 'special' to...
- Tue Oct 28, 2008 10:38 am
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: hydraulic lift problem
- Replies: 12
- Views: 28523
Terry, Are you sure there is plenty of oil in there? If not sure, maybe put in a few more litres, that might help. You'll know when there's enough, the lift will start coming up as you pour it in. I know when I had a leak in the back, and had lost quite a bit, it would take a few minutes for the lif...
- Fri Oct 10, 2008 12:07 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: the use of WD40 instead of ether
- Replies: 11
- Views: 12323
Hi Jos, I did say the LPG/diesel mix is for modern diesel engines, and it is really happening. For a summary look here: http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring/news_reports/4wd-diesel-lpg-conversion.htm and for more detail look here: http://www.dieselgasaustralia.com.au/ (edit: Sorry Jos. I just reread...
- Thu Oct 09, 2008 1:42 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: pto gear engagement
- Replies: 22
- Views: 37964