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by JC
Tue Jul 30, 2019 2:32 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Pto pump issue solved, then broke again ! Shim pump ?
Replies: 5
Views: 4303

Re: Pto pump issue solved, then broke again ! Shim pump ?

I would make sure that you use good quality o-rings that are specifically for hydraulics. All o-rings aren't the same.
by JC
Fri Jul 26, 2019 6:38 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Pto pump issue solved, then broke again ! Shim pump ?
Replies: 5
Views: 4303

Re: Pto pump issue solved, then broke again ! Shim pump ?

When you removed it this time, did you find that the same o-rings were blown out?
by JC
Sun Jul 21, 2019 7:24 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Pto pump issue solved, then broke again ! Shim pump ?
Replies: 5
Views: 4303

Re: Pto pump issue solved, then broke again ! Shim pump ?

Did you remove the pump again? What did you find this time?
by JC
Tue Jul 09, 2019 6:15 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: INJECTOR PUMP FOR FSM
Replies: 9
Views: 6660

Re: INJECTOR PUMP FOR FSM

HaydnA, Do you mean that you have to hold the pump in with one hand, so you can put the bolts in with the other? If so, that is normal, depending on the position of the fuel pump lobe on the cam. If you can tighten the bolts, without using an excessive amount of force, release the compression releas...
by JC
Sat Jun 22, 2019 9:14 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: engine overhaul
Replies: 113
Views: 60444

Re: engine overhaul

I would probably put new nozzles on them, while you have them apart. I guess it's not really necessary, though, if it starts and runs okay, and doesn't smoke.
by JC
Sat Jun 22, 2019 9:08 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: INJECTOR PUMP FOR FSM
Replies: 9
Views: 6660

Re: INJECTOR PUMP FOR FSM

Depending on how "dead" it is, a diesel injection shop can probably fix it. A vacuum or mechanical pump will fit on a Mk. III block. You may have to drill and thread some holes.
by JC
Thu Jun 20, 2019 5:39 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Simms injection pump
Replies: 10
Views: 6538

Re: Simms injection pump

I'm glad you found one. I can cross that off of my list of things to do this weekend!
by JC
Tue Jun 18, 2019 5:52 am
Forum: Ford and Fordson Conversions
Topic: Assistor rams for 1963 County Super Six
Replies: 9
Views: 13449

Re: Assistor rams for 1963 County Super Six

I'd like to see some pictures, too. I'm sure that the ones on my Super 6 aren't original.
by JC
Tue Jun 18, 2019 5:47 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Simms injection pump
Replies: 10
Views: 6538

Re: Simms injection pump

I have a lot of extra Major parts. I'm not sure if I have any of those, though. I'll look in the next few days.
by JC
Fri Jun 14, 2019 3:20 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Fordson Power Major diesel oil filter change
Replies: 7
Views: 5240

Re: Fordson Power Major diesel oil filter change

I'm sure that you could put a remote mounted filter somewhere. Like Emiel, I'm wondering why you need to do that. Filter cartridges are readily available online. They are even in stock at my local auto parts stores.
by JC
Wed Jun 12, 2019 6:22 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Very Bad Things.....
Replies: 12
Views: 7657

Re: Very Bad Things.....

I also have a bad habit of starting my Majors while standing on the ground beside them. I always check twice to be sure the transmission is in neutral, but it's still a bad habit. The only safe way to start any tractor is while sitting in the seat. I'm glad that you are ok. I hope your Major and you...
by JC
Tue Jun 04, 2019 6:25 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Fordson Muffler
Replies: 12
Views: 7993

Re: Fordson Muffler

When Ford changed their casting markings to FoMoCo on the later production Super Majors there would have been no requirement or need for Burgess to do likewise, so their silencers would still bear the Enfo marking. That's interesting, Shepp. I wonder how long they made mufflers with the EnFo marking?
by JC
Tue Jun 04, 2019 6:21 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Fordson Muffler
Replies: 12
Views: 7993

Re: Fordson Muffler

The first time that I ever saw our '55 Major was also in 1966 ,IIRC. It was Empire Blue with white wheels and grilles. When I get around to re-doing it, it will have white wheels and grilles again. I know that's not the correct color, but it seems like the right color for that tractor. My Super Majo...
by JC
Sun Jun 02, 2019 7:59 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Lost thread about cylinder de-glazing w sandpaper
Replies: 9
Views: 5700

Re: Lost thread about cylinder de-glazing w sandpaper

Its hard to say exactly how long it will take. You need to get the coolant up to operating temperature and work it hard for a few hours. You have to give it hard work periodically or it will start burning oil again. It's possible that yours needs rings, or an overhaul.
by JC
Sun Jun 02, 2019 6:59 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Lost thread about cylinder de-glazing w sandpaper
Replies: 9
Views: 5700

Re: Lost thread about cylinder de-glazing w sandpaper

I know this isn't the question you're asking, but the easiest way to de-glaze the bores, is to put a big plough behind it and work it like a rented mule!
by JC
Sun Jun 02, 2019 4:00 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: injector pump drive oil seal
Replies: 13
Views: 7967

Re: injector pump drive oil seal

I didn't think that you were trying to start anything Jim. That's one thing that I don't like about internet forums. You can't hear the tone of a person's voice when they "say" something on here. You gave some good advice. Putting a new seal over that old rusty shaft would get dirt in the timing gea...
by JC
Sun Jun 02, 2019 2:33 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: injector pump drive oil seal
Replies: 13
Views: 7967

Re: injector pump drive oil seal

I worked at a sawmill for a few years. I was the mill yard maintenance man, but I worked with the millwrights all the time. That was a junk engine in those pictures. I removed the seal to show someone else how to do it. If it had been a good engine I would have cleaned the shaft and the dirt and pai...
by JC
Sat Jun 01, 2019 8:24 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: injector pump drive oil seal
Replies: 13
Views: 7967

Re: injector pump drive oil seal

I posted these pictures several years ago, but Photo Bucket deleted them. Here they are again. https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img921/7409/pGLr8l.jpg https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/1980/0lCTPv.jpg https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img923/1884/spfbHr.jpg https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/4...
by JC
Sat Jun 01, 2019 7:05 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: identify the tractor type
Replies: 81
Views: 285219

Re: identify the tractor type

Glad that its running well. It would be great to see some pictures.
by JC
Sat Jun 01, 2019 6:59 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: injector pump drive oil seal
Replies: 13
Views: 7967

Re: injector pump drive oil seal

Is it the seal on the pump itself, or the one in front of the drive coupling on the engine?
by JC
Fri May 31, 2019 3:06 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Badge Mounting Studs
Replies: 14
Views: 8830

Re: Badge Mounting Studs

Maybe I'll put a Dexta together for the wife, with a pink muffler. It just doesn't seem right to put a pink muffler on a "Super" Major :lol:
by JC
Fri May 31, 2019 7:09 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Badge Mounting Studs
Replies: 14
Views: 8830

Re: Badge Mounting Studs

I decided to drill and tap them for 6-32 threads. I couldn't find the studs I needed, so I cut a couple of pieces off of a machine screw, then put Loctite on them. Here's how they turned out. https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img921/9515/7aZYFN.jpg https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/7256/9MDI6W.jp...
by JC
Fri May 31, 2019 6:50 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Fordson Muffler
Replies: 12
Views: 7993

Re: Fordson Muffler

It is an exhaust made by Burgess, It is stamped just across from the ENFO logo .I believe they supplied the exhausts when the tractors were new. And it should be painted blue. Liam I thought the Fordson mufflers were made by Burgess. This one could be original, but its in better shape than a 55 yea...
by JC
Fri May 31, 2019 6:43 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Fordson Muffler
Replies: 12
Views: 7993

Re: Fordson Muffler

But it should be painted Blooooooooo like the front grilles :nono: :rulez: :yikes: :run:
Rick, I can't find any high-temp Empire Blue muffler paint over here, for some reason! And my grilles are blue, but they're off of a Mk. I Major. I'll fix that eventually.
by JC
Thu May 30, 2019 2:14 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Fordson Muffler
Replies: 12
Views: 7993

Re: Fordson Muffler

I didn't paint the muffler orange. :twisted: I found some high-temp silver/grey.
I didn't know that there were after market parts with the EnFo logo. I'll bet this muffler is only a few years old.