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No I havent been using either, Ive got a excellent coolant heater that makes starting in the winter quite easy. So I did kill the engine :( , not a good day at all. It looks like I wont be able to fix up the motor because of time restraints and the fact I have way too many other things on the go. It...

Good Day Need some input on this one : I was out today clearing the snow from the driveway with the Dexta, Ive got a front end loader on mine and I use it for moving the snow. I have been using the Dexta for years for this purpose and it works great. Today when I was out I noticed at one point that ...

As far as the make goes, I was told it was a ford snowblower? It has been painted before but it is in quite good shape. The gear box was clean and the gear drive was in good order. It has a hydraulic chute which is really nice. I just disconnected the hydraulics from the front end loader and use the...

I have even managed to master fixing that in the pitch black just by feel!

Actually I did pick up a 7 foot single auger dual stage blower. It works extremely well on the dexta, the extra weight of the blower is great traction in the snow and being 7 feet wide it cuts a path wider than the dexta. It will blow light fluffy snow about 40 feet away and it will cut a path into ...

Thanks for the key size. I think I will change the other side as well considering the ease of the operation.

Andrew

I finaly had the chance to look at the front end today and discovered Jack was right: possibly you have sheared one of the woodruff keys at the front spindle and steering arm? _________________ Jack It was really hard to tell because the key was sheared off and mashed inside to the point where it ma...

Thanks alot for the great tips everyone. This gives me a better direction to go in, I wont be able to try tackling this until the weekend but I will definetly keep everyone informed. That is if we dont get snowed in again!

Andrew

No the front end of the tractor is fairly tight and in proper order. The real issue seems to be coming from the steering box. I just was hoping for some ideas before I start pulling things apart

About 3 days ago when I was plowing snow I noticed when I was backing up that something didnt feel right with the steering. The front tires were not parallel to each other. When I went into a forward gear, the tires somewhat straightend out. When I turn the steering wheel one tire is roughly where i...

I had to get a new primer button for the heater ( mine wasnt even there ). Once it was replaced the heater jumped to life and burnt off the diesel that was sitting in the engine. Now it always starts after sitting

I was wondering what size of snowblower to put on my dexta. I was looking at a 72" dual stage single auger blower. The guy said it works fine on any 30 to 40 hp tractor. Any thoughts?

My Dexta has an Allied loader installed on it. The seals on the hydraulic lift cylinders are starting to go. Instead of rebuilding the cylinders I have the option of purchasing new more reliable cylinders that are the same price as the rebuild. The new cylinders are larger in diameter than the stock...

Im located in Ontario a couple of hours north of Toronto

would you know what the website might be?

Definetly keep me informed, and thanks for all the help everyone

Thanks alot for the info guys, I checked a few things this morning and I have to completely agree that the white smoke is diesel. Before I just avoided breathing it but after some close inspection it is un-burnt diesel. I didn't realize that there is a primer at the shut off at the fuel tank. Mine h...

My dexta has a problem starting after sitting a while. It takes about 8 to 12 hours for it to have a hard time starting. When it has sat I always have to bring my truck over and boost it because it takes a long time of turning it over for it to finaly start. Even when I use the pre heater it takes a...