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by kiwiland dexta
Mon Dec 25, 2023 2:44 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Postin
Replies: 1
Views: 235

Re: Postin

by kiwiland dexta
Fri Jul 14, 2023 10:34 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Bush hog drifts downward
Replies: 4
Views: 3785

Re: Bush hog drifts downward

For what it's worth, this is from the repair manual.
Hope it helps!
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by kiwiland dexta
Sat Apr 29, 2023 9:49 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous topics
Topic: Diesel
Replies: 6
Views: 7012

Re: Diesel

Sounds sensible advice, the outlet for the tanker is as you would expect, at the bottom so the water would feed through first.
by kiwiland dexta
Sat Apr 29, 2023 8:22 am
Forum: Miscellaneous topics
Topic: Diesel
Replies: 6
Views: 7012

Diesel

Has anyone experience with what tolerance older tractors have for diesel that has absorbed water? In my work here we had a 1000 liter road tanker that sat for several months, when we used some it caused a Hilux vehicle to need workshop time to bleed clean fuel through. Some forums claim older tracto...
by kiwiland dexta
Sun Jan 01, 2023 5:37 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Summer work
Replies: 2
Views: 3860

Summer work

Bit quiet here lately, might be something with that Northern hemisphere Winter!
Dexta has been busy carting next Winter's firewood, thought you might like a picture. :D
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by kiwiland dexta
Sat Aug 20, 2022 9:46 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Converting generator to alternator.
Replies: 10
Views: 6241

Re: Converting generator to alternator.

No problem at all! I am no great expert on electrics but what I got was a Lucas 18ACR that had been in an Austin Mini. I believe it was very common on British cars of that era. There are new replacements available for that model online - you could potentially get a used one or something with similar...
by kiwiland dexta
Sat Aug 20, 2022 12:44 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Converting generator to alternator.
Replies: 10
Views: 6241

Re: Converting generator to alternator.

Here you go, hope it makes sense! https://i.postimg.cc/kBJ3Ltcy/alt13.jpg First image - you can see I had to pack both sides out to line up with the fan-belt pulley. Some adjustment to design would make this unneccesary https://i.postimg.cc/yWXCfTFd/alt14.jpg Second image - detail of bolts and packi...
by kiwiland dexta
Wed Aug 17, 2022 9:42 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Converting generator to alternator.
Replies: 10
Views: 6241

Re: Converting generator to alternator.

I did the conversion some years ago, bought an ex-Mini car alternator and my retired engineer father in law made the bracket to my specs, pretty much I just held it where it needed to fit for the fan belt and measured to suit! I could remove it and have a measure up on the weekend if you like - I ju...
by kiwiland dexta
Thu May 19, 2022 6:02 am
Forum: Tools and Implements
Topic: Intercep
Replies: 8
Views: 6134

Re: Intercep

Very interesting! We have a variety of 3m to 2.4m row spacings - the newer blocks being the narrower and all grown on trellis. Pruning season now so we have hundreds of Ni-Vanuatu workers around the district, we have one crew of 10 presently but that will double in a fortnight and looking to be comp...
by kiwiland dexta
Wed May 18, 2022 8:39 am
Forum: Tools and Implements
Topic: Intercep
Replies: 8
Views: 6134

Re: Intercep

No Interceps that I know of here, we use the green tractor variety on the whole - largely a result of needing high hydraulic oil flow rates from 3 outlets to drive machinery - Quantum mist 3 row sprayers, Hydralada trimmers and Collard leaf pluckers to name a few. The Dexta gets to do the jobs aroun...
by kiwiland dexta
Mon May 16, 2022 6:39 am
Forum: Tools and Implements
Topic: Intercep
Replies: 8
Views: 6134

Re: Intercep

Very interesting, what grape variety is that and where are you ?
I'm working in the industry here in NZ but on an industrial scale without the care and craft level you are likely to have.
Do you make your own wine?
by kiwiland dexta
Sun Apr 17, 2022 1:16 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Fordson publications: Service programme
Replies: 1
Views: 4071

Fordson publications: Service programme

Here's another I haven't shared before. It could equally belong in the Major section. https://i.postimg.cc/FR1yV7N2/service-programme-1.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/FRqjWNK1/service-programme-2.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/k5JFDTZM/service-programme-3.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/XY0g6jkC/service-programme-4.jp...
by kiwiland dexta
Sun Apr 17, 2022 12:48 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Fordson publications
Replies: 3
Views: 4481

Re: Fordson publications

OK, here's one I haven't shared before. I'll share the others in new posts as time permits! https://i.postimg.cc/9QjzLvX1/repair-charges-1.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/vmh1g3sh/repair-charges-2.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/50tXwL9V/repair-charges-3.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/5yYjrJFK/repair-charges-4.jpg http...
by kiwiland dexta
Sat Apr 16, 2022 10:19 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Fordson publications
Replies: 3
Views: 4481

Fordson publications

Hi folks and happy Easter!
Bit of fun for a long weekend, here are some booklets I have picked up over the years, a couple I have shared before, let me know if you want a peek inside!
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by kiwiland dexta
Mon Jan 03, 2022 1:27 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Working in the heat
Replies: 7
Views: 2511

Re: Working in the heat

Wow, those are not Winter temps at all!
We are having a "La Nina" Summer meaning more rain than normal but this area still dries off to a light tan complexion as this shows.
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by kiwiland dexta
Sun Jan 02, 2022 4:39 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Working in the heat
Replies: 7
Views: 2511

Working in the heat

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Cutting and shifting some firewood today in high 20's celcius, just to make you folks in the Northern hemisphere jealous!
by kiwiland dexta
Fri Dec 24, 2021 10:56 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous topics
Topic: Happy Christ
Replies: 5
Views: 5584

Re: Happy Christ

Thanks Emiel from a country that gets Xmas early!
Hope your presents are blue!
by kiwiland dexta
Sun Sep 05, 2021 8:42 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Petrol Dexta sales pamphlet
Replies: 3
Views: 1991

Re: Petrol Dexta sales pamphlet

Sandy, can I scan in good quality and send to you somehow?
Derek.
by kiwiland dexta
Sun Sep 05, 2021 1:12 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Petrol Dexta sales pamphlet
Replies: 3
Views: 1991

Petrol Dexta sales pamphlet

Picked this up recently online. If you want a clean scan copy for the man-cave let me know and I'll see what I can do.

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by kiwiland dexta
Tue Mar 30, 2021 9:53 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Covid
Replies: 5
Views: 2850

Re: Covid

Currently working 12 hours shifts picking sauvignon Blanc grapes, only time for a quick Dexta about when I get a day off! Going to be spreading some fert shortly as we have had our first real rains since November.
by kiwiland dexta
Thu Dec 24, 2020 11:42 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Merry Xmas!
Replies: 3
Views: 2567

Merry Xmas!

Someone's got to say it and we have a head start here in NZ, and thanks to those who keep this amazing forum going!
by kiwiland dexta
Wed Aug 05, 2020 10:31 pm
Forum: Tools and Implements
Topic: Ford 501 sickle bar mower
Replies: 3
Views: 7252

Re: Ford 501 sickle bar mower

i believe you are correct, in the auction someone made a comment about it being a Ransomes.
At $700 NZD it is a bit pricey for me, I already have a red-brand one and it might be pushing my luck to buy this one as well!
by kiwiland dexta
Tue Aug 04, 2020 9:27 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Davie
Replies: 5
Views: 7710

Re: Davie

Great pics!
Good to see a working machine doing its thing.
by kiwiland dexta
Tue Aug 04, 2020 9:24 pm
Forum: Tools and Implements
Topic: Ford 501 sickle bar mower
Replies: 3
Views: 7252

Ford 501 sickle bar mower

Never heard of these before, one has shown up in an online auction here in NZ.

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by kiwiland dexta
Sat Jul 04, 2020 9:36 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: New Member / Buying advice
Replies: 27
Views: 14806

Re: New Member / Buying advice

Those fan blades look a bit interesting like they may have been altered to clear the leaning radiator!