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by dan_d
Wed Jun 17, 2009 7:54 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: how to get shifter spring back on?
Replies: 4
Views: 5523

Thanks guys, that makes perfect sense! :)
I'll dig around tonite for something to fit and try it out!

Dan
by dan_d
Mon Jun 15, 2009 6:04 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: how to get shifter spring back on?
Replies: 4
Views: 5523

how to get shifter spring back on?

(Ok, i'm sure I must just be looking at this all backwards, this has got to be something simple.... but anyways...) I had to remove the shift levers and cover from the transmission since one lever had popped out of position. I'm trying to reassemble everything now but I can't seem to figure out how ...
by dan_d
Wed Jun 03, 2009 5:19 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: rear main seal replacement
Replies: 5
Views: 7144

You might want to invest in one of those "ball joint separators". I always prefer them over a "pickle fork" or just hammering. The first method usually ruins the rubber seal,the second kills the thread,and if you really have a bad day you may even break a steering arm. The ball joint separator trea...
by dan_d
Mon Jun 01, 2009 8:17 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: rear main seal replacement
Replies: 5
Views: 7144

Thanks for the tips! I have some steering/front axle problems which I need to deal with first, but this is definitely on the to-do list :)

Dan
by dan_d
Mon Jun 01, 2009 1:43 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: rear main seal replacement
Replies: 5
Views: 7144

rear main seal replacement

Hi, Just recently got a "new-to-me" Dexta (or 3/4 of one anyways... but that's another story! :?) and she leaks a bit of oil, more so when going uphill... I suspect this is the rear main seal? At first glance, it doesn't look *horribly* difficult to get the engine off, but has anyone here done it be...