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by aldo
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...
by aldo
Fri Dec 12, 2008 11:38 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: New forum posts no longer in bold type
Replies: 6
Views: 5717

I didn't figure it out Frank. But I did as you said, cleared the browser history, and now all the topics are bold again. That's good, now I can start afresh.
by aldo
Mon Dec 08, 2008 1:40 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: New forum posts no longer in bold type
Replies: 6
Views: 5717

Thanks for the tip Meanderer, I'll try it out.
JC,
that's what I was thinking, something to do with my browser has changed, maybe a recent update has messed things up.
by aldo
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...
by aldo
Sun Dec 07, 2008 1:09 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Thread diameter of water temperature probe
Replies: 6
Views: 5651

:lol:
Just got it, you're right Mervyn, I meant to say sweet smelling, no I didn't taste it.
by aldo
Sun Dec 07, 2008 12:58 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Hard Starting
Replies: 18
Views: 15233

Tom,
If you hold the heater on for the full 40 seconds, then feel the heater, you'll know straight away whether its getting hot enough. I've checked it this way many times. Ouch! It sure gets hot.
by aldo
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...
by aldo
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...
by aldo
Wed Dec 03, 2008 7:42 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: 59 Dexta -- For Sale in Florida
Replies: 1
Views: 3272

Looks like a new set of 4 tyres on her. What are tyres worth these days? I would guess the asking price is worth it just for the tyres.

Aldo
by aldo
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...
by aldo
Tue Dec 02, 2008 2:03 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Not quite blue? indeed!
Replies: 5
Views: 5733

Just figured it out. when I make a post, it changes my total on all my posts, even those made months ago. So now they're all showing 50! True blue :D
by aldo
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
by 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. ...
by aldo
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 ...
by aldo
Sat Nov 22, 2008 12:38 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: seat cushion
Replies: 27
Views: 23742

Hey that looks the same as mine, same colour but without the back rest. Mine's all worn out and falling to bits. I didn't know the grey with red stripe is MF. What colour is a Dexta cushion (or is that a silly question)?
by aldo
Mon Nov 17, 2008 10:30 am
Forum: Miscellaneous topics
Topic: 200 Members
Replies: 7
Views: 5607

Sometimes that guest is me, Kev. I don't always sign in when reading new posts. I don't sign in automatically, and only sign in when I want to post.
by aldo
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 ...
by aldo
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.
by aldo
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...
by aldo
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...
by aldo
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, ...
by aldo
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...
by aldo
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...
by aldo
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...
by aldo
Thu Oct 09, 2008 1:42 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: pto gear engagement
Replies: 22
Views: 37964

Hi Terry,
when I had my lever apart, to fix an oil leak, mine also had the 3 positions where the ball bearing can slot in to. But in operation, there is no clicking, just fully engaged and fully disengaged, in between and you crunch the gears.