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by muhlig
Sun Nov 07, 2021 4:42 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: 1953 Major E1ADKN Hand Crank Starter
Replies: 10
Views: 3497

Re: 1953 Major E1ADKN Hand Crank Starter

I just discovered that there should be a starting handle dog on the end of the crank shaft pulley that the starting handle shaft engages with when pushed in. Mine just has a plain retainer with a hex head. Does anyone know where to find the starting handle dog and how it is fitted to the crank shaft...
by muhlig
Sun Sep 19, 2021 7:31 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: 1953 Major E1ADKN Hand Crank Starter
Replies: 10
Views: 3497

1953 Major E1ADKN Hand Crank Starter

Hello, I have a 1953 Fordson Major E1ADKN Petrol - Kero tractor. It has a square shaft sticking out the front from the tombstone but the rear of this shaft is not connected to the engine crank pulley, although there appears to be some sort of clevis on both the pulley and the rear of the square shaf...
by muhlig
Mon Dec 02, 2019 11:37 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Hydraulic wont work
Replies: 28
Views: 27337

Re: Hydraulic wont work

Hi, Can someone please tell me what the thread size and type is for the hole in the unloading valve plug. I have a 1962 super major and am having difficulty removing the unloading valve plug. I have tried a 3/8" UNF bolt but it binds after about 1 turn and will damage the thread if I force it. Any h...
by muhlig
Mon Dec 02, 2019 11:31 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Super Major hydraulic bobbing
Replies: 12
Views: 8528

Re: Super Major hydraulic bobbing

Hi, I am trying to access the unloading valve on my 1962 super major, and would like to conform the thread size and type of the hole in the unloading valve plug. I have tried a 3/8" UNF bolt but it binds after about 1 turn and will damage the thread if I force it. Any help would be appreciated. Than...
by muhlig
Mon Dec 02, 2019 11:20 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Super Major Unloading Valve Plug Thread
Replies: 6
Views: 4488

Re: Super Major Unloading Valve Plug Thread

Hi Emiel, The plug I am referring to is on the lift cylinder next to the main control valve and has a threaded hole which I need to insert a bolt with suitable packing such that when I screw it in, I can jack the plug out. The plug needs to be removed to access the unloading valve. I believe it is a...
by muhlig
Sun Dec 01, 2019 12:40 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Super Major Unloading Valve Plug Thread
Replies: 6
Views: 4488

Super Major Unloading Valve Plug Thread

Hi, I am fault finding a 1962 super major lift cover that following installation will not lift. It has been sitting on my work bench for about 5 years before recently installing. After inspecting the check valve, pressure relief valve, I have decided to remove the lift cover and inspect the control ...
by muhlig
Wed Jan 06, 2016 10:45 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Injector Pipe Leak
Replies: 4
Views: 5028

Injector Pipe Leak

I have a 1962 Super major with the Minimec injector pump, and am frustrated with the no. 4 injector pipe leaking at the union at the cylinder head. I have tried tightening the union but to no avail. Can anyone describe how to fix this leak. It is resulting in fuel seeping down the side of my engine....
by muhlig
Wed Oct 05, 2011 10:21 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Super Major Hydraulics and Diff Lock
Replies: 3
Views: 12012

Re: Super Major Hydraulics and Diff Lock

Thanks Brian. My Major has had the intake manifold modified such that the exhaust section has been cut off and a diesel exhaust manifold has been fitted. Over here diesel is more expensive than petrol, and kerosene even more so. Would TVO reduce fuel consumption ? My Super Major has the proper rear ...
by muhlig
Wed Oct 05, 2011 2:20 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Super Major Hydraulics and Diff Lock
Replies: 3
Views: 12012

Super Major Hydraulics and Diff Lock

Hi, I am new to this forum and located in Sofala, Australia and own a 1953 Major petrol / TVO and a 1962 Super Major. I have a few questions I hope someone may be able to assist me with. The super major has a standard major hydraulic top cover ( no draft control) and has no diff lock. Were they sold...