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by MikesDexta
Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:07 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Looking for a new or used atomizer
Replies: 38
Views: 41597

Re: Looking for a new or used atomizer

I did fit the manifold tap as recommended by others here but it leaked rather badly resulting in fuel still leaking into the sump. I tested it by shutting the tap off and disconnecting the pipe from the manifold and placing it into a jar at the same level as the manifold. The next day the jar was fu...
by MikesDexta
Sat Jun 25, 2022 8:51 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Excessive Steering Play
Replies: 14
Views: 10036

Re: Excessive Steering Play

I had to cut mine off with a disc cutter and then replace the top shaft. The thing to watch out for it you do replace the top shaft is that they come in slightly different lengths so you need to figure out what length your original one was then ask the supplier to measure theirs. Try Dunlop Tractor ...
by MikesDexta
Sat Jun 25, 2022 8:01 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Looking for a new or used atomizer
Replies: 38
Views: 41597

Re: Looking for a new or used atomizer

I suffered badly from the preheat system syphoning fuel into the cylinder head and then into the sump, so I removed the atomiser pump and blanked off the manifold inlet. I've had no problems since but I don't use the tractor much in Winter so I don't know how well she'll fire up without the atomiser...
by MikesDexta
Fri Jun 24, 2022 1:10 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Serious starter problem!
Replies: 10
Views: 5995

Re: Serious starter problem!

Well they replaced the battery without a problem, stating only that it was unusual. I'm going to bench test the new starter, which I know is good, then test the old starter (disconnected, just bolted in) just to determine whether it spins or not. I'm not going to try and start her up until me and my...
by MikesDexta
Thu Jun 23, 2022 9:39 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Serious starter problem!
Replies: 10
Views: 5995

Re: Serious starter problem!

Yes I did Billy, but the new and newly charged battery couldn't operate the restored starter (that I've never fitted in the tractor) on a simple bench test (+ve to starter body, -ve to live post), At this point I contacted a mate who had a battery load tester and a known good battery, we tested the ...
by MikesDexta
Wed Jun 22, 2022 10:48 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Serious starter problem!
Replies: 10
Views: 5995

Re: Serious starter problem!

Well I've been going round in circles today, I fitted a new earth lead having first cleaned the chassis connection point to bright metal. The earth terminal isn't getting hot at all now but the oil and charge lamps are still not coming on when I switch the ignition on. I removed the starter power ca...
by MikesDexta
Tue Jun 21, 2022 11:34 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Serious starter problem!
Replies: 10
Views: 5995

Re: Serious starter problem!

Emiel thanks for your suggestions, I wrote a comprehensive reply but for some bizarre reason it hasn't appeared after I pressed submit :cry:
by MikesDexta
Tue Jun 21, 2022 11:28 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Serious starter problem!
Replies: 10
Views: 5995

Re: Serious starter problem!

Thanks Sandy will do
by MikesDexta
Tue Jun 21, 2022 7:40 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Serious starter problem!
Replies: 10
Views: 5995

Serious starter problem!

Hi all, it's been a long time but my Dexta has been performing well, I've ploughed and cultivated a nettle infested paddock and topped my fields several times since, all without issues. However (and please bear with me as this is a bit long winded) last Friday I needed to top a small 1/2 acre paddoc...
by MikesDexta
Mon Jun 28, 2021 6:49 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Injector Pump Leak Off Pipe
Replies: 26
Views: 14461

Re: Injector Pump Leak Off Pipe

Thanks for the tip, I replaced the lift pump a few years ago but I'll check the diaphragm anyway.
by MikesDexta
Mon Jun 28, 2021 12:44 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Injector Pump Leak Off Pipe
Replies: 26
Views: 14461

Re: Injector Pump Leak Off Pipe

I had no idea it would be that expensive. I've just been quoted £350 + vat from http://www.dieselbob.co.uk/ I connected a glass jar whilst I was topped a 2 acre paddock and it was 1/4 full at the end. I'll live with the jar solution for now as I am about to build a new workshop so need the cash for ...
by MikesDexta
Thu Jun 24, 2021 7:42 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Injector Pump Leak Off Pipe
Replies: 26
Views: 14461

Re: Injector Pump Leak Off Pipe

Hi Charlie I worked my Dexta really hard last summer, renovating a rough old paddock that was thick with very tough nettle roots and rocks that I grubbed out with a heavy duty cultivator and harrows. I then ploughed, levelled, sowed and rolled it - all great fun but took weeks to do. The Dexta perfo...
by MikesDexta
Fri Jul 17, 2020 7:32 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Bottom end overhaul
Replies: 8
Views: 5297

Re: Bottom end overhaul

Thanks for the advice chaps it's most appreciated.

I've nearly finished renovating the field, all the hard work is over, then I have to top another 4.5 acres so I'm hoping she will cope before I have the overhaul done.

Mike
by MikesDexta
Fri Jul 17, 2020 12:53 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Thread stripped on fuel bleeder
Replies: 11
Views: 6570

Re: Thread stripped on fuel bleeder

I wouldn't use ptfe anywhere near diesel. Mine has a copper washer the same as on the injectors and doesn't leak even after several bleeds after work on the fuel system.

Mike
by MikesDexta
Mon Jul 13, 2020 11:10 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Bottom end overhaul
Replies: 8
Views: 5297

Bottom end overhaul

Hi all My 1959 Dexta previously suffered from diesel getting into the air intake and eventually the sump. Initial symptoms were oily gunk spewing out of the exhaust, then oil spewing out of the dipstick then the most horrendous racing on startup after a rest period over winter. I was advised to fit ...
by MikesDexta
Tue Jul 07, 2020 11:30 pm
Forum: Tools and Implements
Topic: Home Made Box Grader
Replies: 2
Views: 6483

Home Made Box Grader

I needed to level a 2 acre paddock so decided to convert my David Brown Cultivator to a Box Grader. It's a bit Heath Robinson, made out of 2 lengths of old scaffold board, some 3x2 and 2 pieces of welded, drilled angle iron plus bolts (to make it easy to attach and remove from the cultivator). The c...
by MikesDexta
Tue Jul 07, 2020 9:16 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Stop Cable Clamp
Replies: 5
Views: 4022

Re: Stop Cable Clamp

I have the same problem and did try a breaker I use but he didn't have one. Then I found this, it's obviously not a Dexta part but worth trying. https://uk.farnell.com/ettinger/14-42-341/half-cable-clamp-steel-natural/dp/2494617 The bolt should be easy enough, I seem to recall it being a slotted bol...
by MikesDexta
Sat Jul 04, 2020 7:29 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: New Member / Buying advice
Replies: 27
Views: 14811

Re: New Member / Buying advice

Often called a bulkhead - you will have to get one from a breaker

cheers

Mike
by MikesDexta
Wed Jul 01, 2020 7:32 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Butler rear mudguard lights.
Replies: 8
Views: 5233

Re: Butler rear mudguard lights.

Hi Jerry
It might be me but I can't open the pdf, it says unable to find file

Mike
by MikesDexta
Wed Jul 01, 2020 6:21 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Urgent - Fan Belt
Replies: 8
Views: 6978

Re: Urgent - Fan Belt

I swapped my 110mm dynamo pulley for a 85mm one from Anglo and installed a correct size fan belt (12.5mm x 1150mm). It now charges at 1200 rpm instead of more than 1600 rpm so is much better. The generator light starts to flicker at around 1000 rpm and goes off at 1200 rpm. After a few minutes at 12...
by MikesDexta
Wed Jul 01, 2020 5:59 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous topics
Topic: Great news - Update
Replies: 14
Views: 72650

Re: Great news - Update

Is there a way to stop being logged out when I'm half way through writing a post? This has happened a few times now and I've lost everything I've typed :curse:

thanks

Mike
by MikesDexta
Tue Jun 30, 2020 9:48 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: New Member / Buying advice
Replies: 27
Views: 14811

Re: New Member / Buying advice

When fitting your hoses a couple of tips I can give you are: 1. With the rad off, twist the bottom hose away from the fan belt to avoid it cutting a groove in the hose. This is a bit tricky but doable. 2. Also make sure the rubber pads on the bottom of the rad are ok. If they are still there they ar...
by MikesDexta
Tue Jun 30, 2020 9:01 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: New Members Super Dexta
Replies: 17
Views: 8625

Re: New Members Super Dexta

It's a moot point and for my ten pence worth Red = Danger = Oil Light. I realise that this logic wasn't applied 60 years ago but some Fordson designs were just plain wrong (I'm still suffering from PTSD due to the crappy primer pump design leaking fuel into the sump :cry: ) so I wired the red lamp t...
by MikesDexta
Sun Jun 28, 2020 10:13 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: New Members Super Dexta
Replies: 17
Views: 8625

Re: New Members Super Dexta

That's exactly what I did when connecting my log splitter and it worked a treat :clap:

Mike
by MikesDexta
Wed Jun 24, 2020 10:18 pm
Forum: The PARTS SWAP forum!
Topic: Wanted - Dexta lower hydraulic arm
Replies: 3
Views: 7308

Re: Wanted - Dexta lower hydraulic arm

Thanks both, I managed to get hold of one. The weld was too far back to solve with a weld on end I'm afraid.

Mike