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- Sun Jun 06, 2021 10:31 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Fordson Dexta brakes replacement of brake shoe linings
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4147
Re: Fordson Dexta brakes replacement of brake shoe linings
I used to re-line the brakes on my Mini, with Dad (a mechanic) looking over my shoulder, that was 40 years ago and I've hardly done it since, as for most cars it's only complete shoes that are available.. Until I did my Major a couple of years ago. The only thing I can add, is that if you start in t...
- Fri Jan 22, 2021 6:00 pm
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: Whereabouts of WUF 704 Power Major
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6150
Re: Whereabouts of WUF 704 Power Major
Our neighbour's dad traded-in their 135, which he had bought new, sometime in the 1970's (I think), much to his regret. He has been watching for a few years, hoping to find it and get it back although I don't think he actively did any searching for it. But a couple of years ago, someone told him abo...
- Wed Nov 11, 2020 1:15 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: fitting a front loader
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4160
Re: fitting a front loader
This is on ebay just now although I'm not sure what it does.. I have the idea a MF135 has a mounting surface under the front axle with 4 or 5 bolt holes, although I have no idea about the Dexta? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-MIL-Loader-mounting-bracket-Ferguson-FE-MF-35-Fordson-Dexta-tractor/31...
- Sun Sep 20, 2020 7:32 pm
- Forum: The PARTS SWAP forum!
- Topic: ROPS WANTED for my Ford 3000
- Replies: 1
- Views: 7758
Re: ROPS WANTED for my Ford 3000
I have some of a safety cab that I want rid of, no doors or glass, and no mounting brackets..
- Tue Jul 21, 2020 9:22 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Perry bale grab - what is needed
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3400
Re: Perry bale grab - what is needed
You can just about see the cable on this one (McConnel)
- Fri Jul 10, 2020 9:11 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous topics
- Topic: New but not new
- Replies: 4
- Views: 9240
Re: New but not new
The JCB looks good too, very few left in this country with the cab all complete like that, another photo or 2 would be much appreciated!
- Tue Jun 30, 2020 5:13 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: New Member / Buying advice
- Replies: 27
- Views: 15623
Re: New Member / Buying advice
That roll-bar doesn't look very substantial, looks more like it is off some small Kubota, or perhaps home-made? To be correct it should have an official plate on it, although I've never heard of anyone getting in trouble for having an incorrect or missing roll-bar or safety cab.
- Tue Jun 30, 2020 4:46 pm
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: What is the correct engine rpm for 540 pto rpm ?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5703
Re: What is the correct engine rpm for 540 pto rpm ?
A rotary hoe is easier to manage, there are usually alternative sets of gears in the hoe's gearbox (eg Howard 'Selectatilth') so you can keep up the engine revs for max power, even though the pto is over 540 rpm. A topper/slasher/mower wouldn't really be designed to be operated over 540 rpm, mine (w...
- Sat Jun 13, 2020 7:18 pm
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: Identify engine
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2888
Re: Identify engine
Is that not a Bosch pump?
- Tue May 26, 2020 10:08 am
- Forum: Ford World Series
- Topic: 4110 dual power
- Replies: 1
- Views: 8144
Re: 4110 dual power
The only 3-cylinders with DP I know of, are some 4630's, and that must be a different gearbox as it is (I think) a 16x16 shuttle?
I only know that, as I would like one
I only know that, as I would like one
- Sun May 03, 2020 10:48 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Fertiliser time!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3853
Re: Fertiliser time!
Why have you still got stuff growing in 'November'? Isn't it winter down there yet?
- Sat Apr 11, 2020 11:59 pm
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: My 6 cylinder major
- Replies: 48
- Views: 23941
- Wed Mar 11, 2020 10:53 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Corrosion in cooling system
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3025
Re: Corrosion in cooling system
It's quite normal, especially if anti-freeze isn;t strong enough..
- Wed Mar 11, 2020 10:51 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: will a PARMITER POST KNOCKER work on a dexta
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6118
Re: will a PARMITER POST KNOCKER work on a dexta
It should work, it is only a small ram so shouldn't need much oil, local fencing contractor here used one on a small David Brown tractor with no problems. It was surprising how big a post he could drive in, railway sleeper etc. Just a thought - is the pulley at the top ok, not seized? Plenty oil/gre...
- Mon Feb 17, 2020 11:37 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous topics
- Topic: Renewing mudguards and other tinwork
- Replies: 5
- Views: 12103
Re: Renewing mudguards and other tinwork
5/8AF I think for the bellhousing? You'd be as well to get a set of AF spanners or sockets, at least from 7/16 to 3/4, as there are a few different sizes of bolts to remove?
- Sat Dec 28, 2019 11:19 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: PTO problem
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3915
Re: PTO problem
Oops I think the rest of us have been distracted by other things, this time of year, and have left you to sort your own problem out! Certainly I personally haven't looked in on the forum for 3 weeks or so. Actually I didn't know the Dexta has 2 positions for the clutch pedal linkage (sounds similar ...
- Sat Oct 19, 2019 11:50 pm
- Forum: Ford and Fordson Conversions
- Topic: Super Major loader
- Replies: 12
- Views: 19938
Re: Super Major loader
It has to be in this thread somewhere, I've only read the first 16 pages so far.. https://www.maskinisten.net/viewtopic.php?f=58&t=5999&lv=0 This is the nearest I've got so far, although it's not the same http://www.maskinisten.net/images/post_img/6149064874b27a093519f2.jpg https://i.imgur.com/jnfEO...
- Fri Oct 11, 2019 12:45 am
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: Intro and the beginning of an onslaught of questions
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6196
Re: Intro and the beginning of an onslaught of questions
The latch to hold down the brake pedal, is the only 'parking' brake you have, as you don't appear to have a UK-spec handbrake lever. I have seen from my (USA published) I&T 'shop' manual that all tractors have the brake discs fitted inside the transmission, but not all have the lever/ratchet fitted ...
- Wed Oct 09, 2019 8:14 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Injector Pump Leak Off Pipe
- Replies: 26
- Views: 15462
Re: Injector Pump Leak Off Pipe
I can't answer your question directly but I have a Ferguson TE20 tractor which has been fitted with a Perkins P3 and there is no pipework at all to connect the leak-off system back to the tank, it just vents down the side of the block, and I have been told that this is how they came new? A little po...
- Wed Oct 09, 2019 8:02 pm
- Forum: Ford World Series
- Topic: Ford 2000 advice please
- Replies: 1
- Views: 8420
Re: Ford 2000 advice please
A 2000 will have rather more power than a grey Fergie and you see them with 5-foot toppers, I guess it depends what you will be cutting? Stuff like thistles/nettles are easily cut but if you need to chop big rushes or long grass then you may have to go very slowly.. A back-actor such as a McConnel i...
- Tue Oct 01, 2019 5:57 pm
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: 3pt hitch wont drop
- Replies: 18
- Views: 10226
Re: 3pt hitch wont drop
The bolts should be big enough for you to easily build up with weld, enough to get a self-grip pliers on, or ideally weld on a nut to screw them out? Much better than trying to weld a bracket on to the casting,, I have successfully done this with the bleed nipple on a car brake caliper which is only...
- Fri Sep 27, 2019 5:53 pm
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: Tyre changing issues
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3970
Re: Tyre changing issues
Piece of 2" angle iron about 2" long, preferably thick, and a big sledgehammer? Stand on the wheel, put the angle iron against the edge of the rim and hit it as hard as you can. If that doesn't move it, hit it again - but harder! You aren't in any danger if you hit it straight, but if you don't hit ...
- Sun Aug 11, 2019 11:27 pm
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: Very Bad Things.....
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7861
Re: Very Bad Things.....
Food for thought! I am another one who starts my tractor (cold starts, at least) while standing beside it, for no particular reason, except that climbing aboard gives the engine a few seconds to warm up before driving off? I have recently had to change the turbo on my wife's car, and have given her ...
- Wed Aug 07, 2019 10:14 am
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: dimensions of a fordson mil loader please?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4070
Re: dimensions of a fordson mil loader please?
Sorry just noticed your post.. About 8 foot long, 4 foot wide (2.4 x 1.2m), if it's a yellow Milmaster one, although I guess they're all pretty similar
- Wed Jul 31, 2019 10:00 am
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: Diesel Major rear brake shoe fitting
- Replies: 47
- Views: 36720
Re: Diesel Major rear brake shoe fitting
Just a thought, based on your earlier posts - are your cables fitted correctly into the backplates? I got new cables from Agriline, one at a time, when the first one came I couldn't get it to fit correctly (I almost attacked it with a grinder to make it fit) but it wasn't until I decided to fit a ne...