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So I'm lining up my first session of New Major maintenance over the Easter weekend. Going to start by patching up the cowl (which in my case also involves learning to weld), mounting some lights and flushing / replacing engine and transmission oil. Hydraulic oil seems clean enough (and the hydraulic...

Ah yes, a bit like this fine specimen: http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p580/spurtle-photos/fordson-beacon_zps11oqqwoh.jpg I've never seen a Fordson Major in that configuration, but it seemed quite popular on the Massey Ferguson 35: http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p580/spurtle-photos/mf-35-to...

Ha! Who would have thought that some old mismatched wheels would create so much interest/discussion? I'm inclined to keep them on the tractor now, as a conversation piece at least! On the front wheels: I will act on your collective wisdom and stick with the pressed steel wheels for now. But I really...

Thanks Robert. Good shout on the gauge. I'll borrow a working gauge to see whether I've bought a 'zero pressure special'! Having said that I'd quite like an excuse at some point to break into the engine so I wouldn't be too upset if a rebuild was called for.

Hmm, interesting idea: I'll see if there's space.

I can see I'm going to need to resist the temptation to keep the tractor 'super original' if I want the convenience of the loader. As you say, simple to revert to original configuration if need be.

Diagnosis by forum - I wish finding service issues with my car was this straightforward! Brian, many thanks for the tip on the leak-off pipe. I found a discussion on this from back in 2008 here . I'm guessing that an 'original' banjo bolt will be near impossible to source (without the rest of the in...

Adrian and Brian, thank you so much for the insights and extra information! Further photos below as requested (and there will no doubt be many more as I return for advice)... I'm no expert but the engine seems to be in fine fettle. Starts every time with little smoke, even in the recent cold weather...

After lurking on this forum for months and picking up a wealth of knowledge, I've recently acquired a Mk2 diesel major, s/n 1425858. My first 'proper' tractor, to be used for occasional lifting-and-dragging, road runs and maybe a few shows. I'm really pleased with her! She has live drive, power stee...