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by MichaelOz
Fri Apr 17, 2015 7:57 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Front Axle Weights
Replies: 0
Views: 4841

Front Axle Weights

Any thoughts on weighting the front axle of a Super Dexta? The front end bounces up when the tipping bucket on the back is carrying anything heavy. The front axle has two convenient holes about 1" through each side. People have suggested hanging an oil drum filled with concrete on the front axle. Ot...
by MichaelOz
Thu Apr 09, 2015 5:56 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Super Detxa > Rear Axle > End-float
Replies: 2
Views: 4975

Super Detxa > Rear Axle > End-float

What is 'end-float' and why is it needed? I have renewed the two-part bearings and oil seals on both rear axles and am reading the service manual about putting it back together again. There were 2 or 3 shims behind each brake back plate. The axle has the big retaining nut. Is end-float the gap that ...
by MichaelOz
Wed Apr 08, 2015 3:16 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Brake Drum Won't Come OFF
Replies: 8
Views: 15021

Re: Brake Drum Won't Come OFF

As a footnote, I had the same problem getting the brake drum off.

I had a car-sized hub puller. This was too small for the diameter of the Fordson drum, so I made extensions to double the length the central links. Lots of hammering on the drum edge and it came off.