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Hi Sandy, thank you for the globe codes I will make a note for future. Fortunately I kept my original warning lamp holders and was able to prove your theory on the lens clip being insulated from the outer lamp body. I will now have to find some heat shrink to shrink on to my bear holders to prevent ...

Gentlemen, thank you very much for the links on how the generator and control box work in conjunction in our vehicles. For once I can understand why my generator warning lamp has mis behaved. I foolishly was under the impression that the yellow wire attached to the lamp holder was an earth wire, not...

Thanks for your input Sandy, I will check those gaps after I have resolved my warning light issues. I did find some measurements of the lamp fitting but I must first check those measurements with my lamps before preparing my gasket. I will end this post now.
Mervyn.

Just a follow up on my generator warning light flickering. I removed the control box/regulator from the tractor and opened it up but found nothing obviously wrong with it. However I did connect the control box up without the cover and accidently touched the voltage regulator relay which burnt the ge...

Generator tested okay, now need to venture further with the regulator, I will need to check all my connection also.
Mervyn.

Thanks for your response and link Sandy. Unfortunately the Dexta is at the club premises which is 55km from my home, so what I want to do initially is to take my generator which I brought home on Saturday to the local auto electrician to test. If it tests okay then I can follow your suggestion as pe...

Hi Folk, After flashing my generator I was able to get the generator light to extinguish, but when I increase the engine speed close to 2000 rpm the generator light starts to flicker. Anyone had that experience before? I have taken the generator off and will get an auto electrician to test it for me...

Thank you Sandy, I found some 1/4" nyloc nuts and have used them.

Hi Folks,
Anyone knows what thread and nut the Dexta bonnet handle has? I am interested in fitting nyloc nuts to secure my handles.
Thanks Mervyn.

Thank you for your input Sandy, much appreciated.

In hind site I don't recall us renewing the head bolts, is that a sin

Will do, thanks Sandy.

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...

Cool, thanks Sandy.

Hi Leshby,
Did you eventually find a replacement fuel filter for you Dexta?
Mervyn.

Only just seen your wishes Sandy,
All the best for a good 2024 to you and members.
Mervyn

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...

Thank you Sandy, I'll see what's available here.

Hi John, do you recall the measurements of the rivets you used on your Major please?
Thanks Mervyn .

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

Thank you for you advice Sandy, I had thoughts that it maybe as easy as replacing sickle mower sections.
Mervyn.

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.

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...

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...

Thank you Sandy,
I will look them up.
Mervyn.