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by baindale
Sun Apr 05, 2015 10:29 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Power lift does not hold poistion
Replies: 2
Views: 3515

Re: Power lift does not hold poistion

Just an update on this. Replaced the unloading valve, problem was slightly better but still exists. So decided to pull the piston, really easy to do on the New Major. Found the piston seal had holes in it, also that it had been secured to the piston using an old jam jar lid rather than the proper co...
by baindale
Sun Apr 05, 2015 10:20 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: What connects here?
Replies: 8
Views: 7549

Re: What connects here?

Super, thanks Brian
by baindale
Sun Apr 05, 2015 3:17 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: What connects here?
Replies: 8
Views: 7549

What connects here?

Hi All, Just a quick question, what connects here? I have had my '56 Fordson New Major for a few months and noticed something missing/broken here. Seemed ok and didn't appear to be leaking, but after a power wash today it is now leaking oil at this point. I Googled and pictures show a plate here, ot...
by baindale
Fri Feb 20, 2015 7:42 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Power lift does not hold poistion
Replies: 2
Views: 3515

Power lift does not hold poistion

Hi, I am new to the group, hello everyone. My wife recently surprised me for my birthday with a 1954 Fordson New Major. It runs very well, starts first crank every time and everything seems to be working fine except for the power lift. The power lift goes up and down fine, isn't slow and is smooth. ...