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The slot cover measures roughly 3/8” by 1 1/2” with a light groove down the centre, smaller than the Dexta’s.
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- Sun Mar 24, 2024 6:35 pm
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: Major Brake Drum Cover
- Replies: 7
- Views: 81
- Fri Mar 22, 2024 4:44 pm
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: Major Brake Drum Cover
- Replies: 7
- Views: 81
Re: Major Brake Drum Cover
I took a quick look earlier and sure enough, the adjustment slots are there, on the inboard face of the backplate. I’m pleased to report that one slot is fitted with with a narrow metal cover.
- Fri Mar 22, 2024 10:23 am
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: Major Brake Drum Cover
- Replies: 7
- Views: 81
Re: Major Brake Drum Cover
Right, that makes sense!
Leftover parts, incorporated into a different design.
Leftover parts, incorporated into a different design.
- Thu Mar 21, 2024 8:45 pm
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: Major Brake Drum Cover
- Replies: 7
- Views: 81
Major Brake Drum Cover
I replaced the brake drum cover on my 54 Major today. Things didn’t go that smoothly. It all started some time ago, when I renewed the oil seal inside the drum, got distracted and left the job unfinished. The cover has four slots to take the securing bolts into the backplate. With the inspection win...
- Thu Feb 29, 2024 2:53 pm
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: fordson major diesel E1A electrical diagram
- Replies: 6
- Views: 372
Re: fordson major diesel E1A electrical diagram
They look right. The rear lamps will also need mounting posts on the wings.
- Sun Feb 04, 2024 2:32 pm
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: oil level stick question
- Replies: 7
- Views: 358
Re: oil level stick question
An excellent variety of photos in the ‘tractorfan’ link by Sjors.
- Sat Jan 13, 2024 10:52 am
- Forum: Ford World Series
- Topic: porous block or head gasket
- Replies: 5
- Views: 485
Re: porous block or head gasket
Lots of questions on classic car sites about using modern OAT coolant on old engines.
Generally not recommended.
Generally not recommended.
- Mon Dec 11, 2023 3:06 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Hydraulic control issues
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5570
Re: Hydraulic control issues
I can’t comment about the operation of the draft control in the original post. However, the description of the linkage in position control doesn’t seem unusual. Slowly raising the hand lever will cause the arms to lift in a series of small jumps or steps. Wear on the internals may well affect precis...
- Thu Dec 07, 2023 10:01 pm
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: Gearbox refill setups!!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1528
Re: Gearbox refill setups!!
I’ve used a length of hydraulic hose run from the trailer coupling.
Not an everyday use though.
Not an everyday use though.
- Mon Aug 21, 2023 8:47 am
- Forum: Tools and Implements
- Topic: Horndraulic loader seal kit?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8144
Re: Horndraulic loader seal kit?
Seals for the later Horndraulic/Ford cylinders should be readily available, 2” from memory. I don’t think your earlier model has the same rams, so measuring the diameter would be your first move. Companies such as Driveshaft Services near Bridgend should be able to supply what you need, even if they...
- Sat Jul 29, 2023 7:23 am
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: FMD Starter problem.
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7320
Re: FMD Starter problem.
Sounds like the starter motor clutch is slipping. Others may have suggestions on how to cure it?
- Fri Jul 28, 2023 8:22 am
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: Power Major and external hydraulics.
- Replies: 27
- Views: 23574
Re: Power Major and external hydraulics.
The Major linkage doesn’t need bracing like the grey Fergy. On the Major, the hydraulic lever controls the oil flow directly.
On the Fergy, once the linkage is fully raised, flow stops.
In use as above, physically holding the linkage in the raised position will speed up implement lift cycles.
On the Fergy, once the linkage is fully raised, flow stops.
In use as above, physically holding the linkage in the raised position will speed up implement lift cycles.
- Wed Jul 26, 2023 9:38 am
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: engine head job
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6921
Re: engine head job
That’s quite a wobble on the fan pulley. Is it seated properly on the water pump?
- Sun Jun 18, 2023 6:11 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Hydraulic pump relief valve - do Ineed to drain the transmission oil?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6106
Re: Hydraulic pump relief valve - do Ineed to drain the transmission oil?
What oil did you add?
- Sat Apr 22, 2023 1:51 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Buying a Dexta special? in france
- Replies: 65
- Views: 78157
Re: Buying a Dexta special? in france
Unless you’re cutting elephant grass, a Dexta will fly away with a 1 metre topper. As for possible overheating, if an engine boils it produces unusual smells and lots of steam.
Undo fuel feed to lift pump to check for a good flow of diesel.
Undo fuel feed to lift pump to check for a good flow of diesel.
- Mon Apr 17, 2023 7:16 am
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: New Member from South Australia
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6973
Re: New Member from South Australia
The two expander plates should come out together once the operating rod is removed. If they have rusted into the housing, it may be possible to unhook the retaining springs and remove separately. The balls are large enough that they shouldn’t get lost. Another thought: with end cover off and operati...
- Sat Mar 25, 2023 2:44 pm
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: Fordson SM Clutch Play
- Replies: 84
- Views: 196874
- Tue Feb 28, 2023 10:01 am
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Buying a Dexta special? in france
- Replies: 65
- Views: 78157
Re: Buying a Dexta special? in france
Briefly run the engine without fan belt. If the squeaking disappears, it’s either the w/pump or Dynamo.
- Sun Feb 26, 2023 2:56 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Buying a Dexta special? in france
- Replies: 65
- Views: 78157
Re: Buying a Dexta special? in france
The ‘hair grip’ clip on the fuel tap is to prevent the inner part being accidentally unscrewed. Half the handle has snapped off.
- Wed Feb 22, 2023 10:38 am
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Buying a Dexta special? in france
- Replies: 65
- Views: 78157
Re: Buying a Dexta special? in france
Presumably the steering box differs from normal, to allow for the reversed steering arms above the axle.
- Sun Jan 15, 2023 10:41 am
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: Timing gear noises and oil presssure - petrol engine
- Replies: 40
- Views: 15644
Re: Timing gear noises and oil presssure - petrol engine
Is this what you want?
Uk eBay item number:195324225618
Incidentally, should there be a dowel fitted? I don’t see one.
On second thoughts, possibly not, it mentions injector pump.
Uk eBay item number:195324225618
Incidentally, should there be a dowel fitted? I don’t see one.
On second thoughts, possibly not, it mentions injector pump.
- Sun Jan 01, 2023 9:36 am
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Summer work
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3856
Re: Summer work
Very smart. Nice to see sunshine too, our festive season has been dull, grey and wet.
Note the bent radius rod. Causes the steering to pull one way, most noticeable on a good road.
Note the bent radius rod. Causes the steering to pull one way, most noticeable on a good road.
- Fri Nov 11, 2022 6:36 pm
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: Topping with the 1960 Power Major
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2759
Re: Topping with the 1960 Power Major
Rolled Steel Joist, also known as an ‘I-beam’
- Sat Oct 15, 2022 12:30 am
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: New user, new project
- Replies: 42
- Views: 17573
Re: New user, new project
A misfiring engine is not desirable, I think we’d accept. However, i cannot agree with the comments above concerning the governor ‘ overloading’ one cylinder in an effort to maintain the desired engine speed. The manifold vacuum does not fluctuate even if one cylinder is not firing, therefore the ra...
- Mon Oct 10, 2022 8:52 pm
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: New user, new project
- Replies: 42
- Views: 17573
Re: New user, new project
While I can agree that a misfiring engine may cause unwanted unbalanced loading to the crank, I must disagree with the suggestion that a misfiring engine speeds up and down as a result. As mentioned earlier, the governor reacts to maintain a steady engine speed, and is not affected by the condition ...