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by Mervyn Spencer
Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:11 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: How soon after an engine rebuild does one need to retorque.
Replies: 8
Views: 354

Re: How soon after an engine rebuild does one need to retorque.

In hind site I don't recall us renewing the head bolts, is that a sin :scratchhead:
by Mervyn Spencer
Wed Mar 13, 2024 7:27 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: How soon after an engine rebuild does one need to retorque.
Replies: 8
Views: 354

Re: How soon after an engine rebuild does one need to retorque.

Hi Shepp, Thank you for that valuable information. I must admit that those thoughts of blowing a head gasket has haunted me for several months now. Unfortunately/fortunately my Dexta is not a working unit but an exhibition unit that does very little running. We have a club social/work day in ten day...
by Mervyn Spencer
Thu Feb 08, 2024 4:20 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Old fuel filter
Replies: 6
Views: 517

Re: Old fuel filter

Hi Leshby,
Did you eventually find a replacement fuel filter for you Dexta?
Mervyn.
by Mervyn Spencer
Thu Feb 08, 2024 2:16 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous topics
Topic: Happy Xmas!
Replies: 2
Views: 479

Re: Happy Xmas!

Only just seen your wishes Sandy,
All the best for a good 2024 to you and members.
Mervyn
by Mervyn Spencer
Thu Feb 08, 2024 12:24 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: How soon after an engine rebuild does one need to retorque.
Replies: 8
Views: 354

How soon after an engine rebuild does one need to retorque.

Hi Folk, As per my subject line "How soon after an engine rebuild does one need to re-torque the head"? Even after the engine was refitted to the Dexta and warmed up the head was not retorqued. The Dexta has less than a hour on the tachometer and not done any work other than slow cruising around the...
by Mervyn Spencer
Wed Feb 07, 2024 7:34 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Removal of bonnet latch rivets, latches need replacing.
Replies: 8
Views: 380

Re: Removal of bonnet latch rivets, latches need replacing.

Thank you Sandy, I'll see what's available here.
by Mervyn Spencer
Tue Feb 06, 2024 11:11 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Removal of bonnet latch rivets, latches need replacing.
Replies: 8
Views: 380

Re: Removal of bonnet latch rivets, latches need replacing.

Hi John, do you recall the measurements of the rivets you used on your Major please?
Thanks Mervyn .
by Mervyn Spencer
Tue Feb 06, 2024 10:45 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Removal of bonnet latch rivets, latches need replacing.
Replies: 8
Views: 380

Re: Removal of bonnet latch rivets, latches need replacing.

Thank you John, I will see if I can source them locally. Sandy you made comment "these look good" were you referring to John's suggestion?
Mervyn
by Mervyn Spencer
Sun Feb 04, 2024 11:18 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Removal of bonnet latch rivets, latches need replacing.
Replies: 8
Views: 380

Re: Removal of bonnet latch rivets, latches need replacing.

Thank you for you advice Sandy, I had thoughts that it maybe as easy as replacing sickle mower sections.
Mervyn.
by Mervyn Spencer
Fri Feb 02, 2024 10:29 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Removal of bonnet latch rivets, latches need replacing.
Replies: 8
Views: 380

Removal of bonnet latch rivets, latches need replacing.

Hi Folk,
Please can someone explain to me how to go about replacing my worn out bonnet latches, and also which new rivets to use when fitting new latches.
Thanks in advance.
Mervyn Spencer.
by Mervyn Spencer
Wed Aug 24, 2022 8:09 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Converting generator to alternator.
Replies: 10
Views: 6241

Re: Converting generator to alternator.

Hi Derek, Thank you for your further information regarding the Lucas 18ACR alternator. I have been looking around at universal alternators which are supposed to be 55amp 12v alternators, not sure how reliable they will be though. The second hand parts dealers here know how to load their prices and y...
by Mervyn Spencer
Sat Aug 20, 2022 3:07 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Converting generator to alternator.
Replies: 10
Views: 6241

Re: Converting generator to alternator.

Hi Derek, You are such a star, thank you ever so much for all the photos and the fact that you had to strip your alternator off the Dexta. I now at least have an idea what I have manufacture. I will now shop around and see if I can find an alternator with a broadish attachment at the top. I have see...
by Mervyn Spencer
Fri Aug 19, 2022 8:29 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Converting generator to alternator.
Replies: 10
Views: 6241

Re: Converting generator to alternator.

Thank you Sandy,
I will look them up.
Mervyn.
by Mervyn Spencer
Wed Aug 17, 2022 8:57 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Converting generator to alternator.
Replies: 10
Views: 6241

Re: Converting generator to alternator.

Kiwiland that is so kind of you to go that extra mile to removing your alternator bracket to take measurements, that would really be appreciated if it is not too much of a hassle. You are correct alternators do come in all sorts of dimensions just to get some sort of an idea of a bracket would be pe...
by Mervyn Spencer
Tue Aug 16, 2022 9:02 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Converting generator to alternator.
Replies: 10
Views: 6241

Re: Converting generator to alternator.

Thanks Sandy. Let me explain my reason to convert. At the beginning of this year I had an auto electrician wire up my tractor for me, the generator was putting out a charge, extinguishing the green gen light, that worked fine for a couple of weeks. I had the tractor taken to our tractor club 100km a...
by Mervyn Spencer
Tue Aug 16, 2022 7:27 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Converting generator to alternator.
Replies: 10
Views: 6241

Converting generator to alternator.

Hi Folk, Can anyone share the details of the bracket required to fit an alternator on my Dexta please. I did see a photograph of a very simple bracket that a member from Finland posted by the name of "Broadspeed" dating back a long time to 02 March 2013 at 7:40pm. His topic was Dexta 60 page 10 or 1...
by Mervyn Spencer
Sat Jan 22, 2022 6:45 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Hand Throttle Lever Slips, Fan eats radiator shroud
Replies: 13
Views: 6738

Re: Hand Throttle Lever Slips, Fan eats radiator shroud

Gavin, my friction pad of the throttle was also very hard. What I did was cut 2 pads from some leather that I had around, I think they were about 30mm/1 and a 1/4 " inch in diameter and together 3mm/3/16" thick. For me they seemed to do the trick. I did have a bit of difficulty with setting up my ra...
by Mervyn Spencer
Wed Jan 19, 2022 9:49 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Number plate light renewal..a few pics
Replies: 8
Views: 10754

Re: Number plate light renewal..a few pics

Hi Neil, I am a thourough breb Natalian, have lived in Pietermaritburg for the last 50 odd years. We have now bought in a retirement village up in Howick just 30 minutes north of PMB. Thanks for asking :) .
by Mervyn Spencer
Tue Jan 18, 2022 7:19 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Number plate light renewal..a few pics
Replies: 8
Views: 10754

Re: Number plate light renewal..a few pics

Thank you Neil, you have done a good job there and opended a can of worms for me, I pictured that bracket an easy project to make up but with my lack of skils and tools it could be a challenge :cry:
by Mervyn Spencer
Sun Jan 16, 2022 8:24 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Number plate light bracket.
Replies: 7
Views: 2686

Re: Number plate light bracket.

Thank Jerry, 22 Pounds plus shipping is a bit steep due to the exchange rate. We have an Autozone branch here in town I will give them a call tomorrow, our Sparex branch on the coast might have one on their shelves gathering dust I will also give them a call. Failing that Jerry I will get in touch w...
by Mervyn Spencer
Sun Jan 16, 2022 7:45 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Number plate light bracket.
Replies: 7
Views: 2686

Re: Number plate light bracket.

Hi Jerry, a copy of your tracing would be awesome thanks, I'm sure I will find a light here back home.
Mervyn.
by Mervyn Spencer
Sun Jan 16, 2022 7:30 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Number plate light bracket.
Replies: 7
Views: 2686

Number plate light bracket.

I am short of the number plate light fitting but do have the opposit side bracket. I was thinking of tracing the bracket that I have and draw in a bulge so that when I cut out a bracket I can fit a light fitting. Any thoughts on that? Maybe the original style of light fitting is not available here a...
by Mervyn Spencer
Sun Jan 16, 2022 7:20 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Dexta Hand Brake on Left Side of Seat.
Replies: 12
Views: 3487

Re: Dexta Hand Brake on Left Side of Seat.

Hi Folk, just a big thank you for the pictures and encouragement which was a great help. Have good evening, keep warm and enjoy the toddies(sp) while we enjoy our beers to cool off :beer:.
Mervyn.