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by themajor60
Tue May 12, 2015 5:59 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: steering box seal
Replies: 4
Views: 5187

steering box seal

Hi everyone. So after all the issues i had with the oil leak which i have now cured, the tractor was basically finished but then another problem. The steering box shaft seal is now leaking!! I got it out and a new seal ordered but it is the wrong kind and can only find these ones to purchase. The on...
by themajor60
Thu Feb 26, 2015 8:19 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: oil leak
Replies: 7
Views: 8049

Re: oil leak

Hi gents and thanks for the reply. As for the gaskets have tried both types and even made my own out a thicker material. The reason why im looking at high oil pressure is that it only starts to leak after 5 minutes which is more than enough time for pressure to build up. On idle it dribbles out but ...
by themajor60
Wed Feb 25, 2015 5:41 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: oil leak
Replies: 7
Views: 8049

oil leak

Afternoon all. I have been rebuilding my 1960 power major and just about got to the end of the restoration when i developed a issues with an oil leak between the front plate and the block. I have a feeling the oil pressure is building up and then finally finding the weakest point in which it has dec...