A minor adjustment to the toe-in can be made by widening the slot in the track rod with a grinder.
You are then relying on the clamp to hold everything in place, so a short run of weld could be considered. (Guess how I know)
An inch and a half of toe in will strip the tyres in no time.
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- Thu Apr 25, 2024 5:26 pm
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: FSMajor wheel wobble
- Replies: 17
- Views: 119
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 11:11 pm
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: My New Performance Super Major Story.
- Replies: 27
- Views: 7405
Re: My New Performance Super Major Story.
I’ve recently replaced almost every hose on a mid-seventies International Wainroy digger. Cost: roughly £1000. While it may seem bonkers spending so much on a machine that age, I’m now fairly confident that I won’t finish each day smelling of £50 worth of oil.
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 7:41 pm
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: Hi-Lo Lever
- Replies: 3
- Views: 109
Re: Hi-Lo Lever
Thanks for the comments. My query relates to the knob at the driver end.
Some are cast as one piece (similar to starter lever), others have a much larger, screwed-on composite knob.
Why the difference?
Some are cast as one piece (similar to starter lever), others have a much larger, screwed-on composite knob.
Why the difference?
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 11:01 pm
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: Hi-Lo Lever
- Replies: 3
- Views: 109
Hi-Lo Lever
Any significance concerning one-piece levers as against knobbed levers?
I thought they changed in later years, but I’ve recently seen photos of early Majors with the larger, screw on end.
I thought they changed in later years, but I’ve recently seen photos of early Majors with the larger, screw on end.
- Wed Apr 03, 2024 6:42 pm
- Forum: Ford and Fordson Conversions
- Topic: Super Major temp gauge
- Replies: 2
- Views: 164
Re: Super Major temp gauge
Another possibility:
Speedycables, near Swansea.
Speedycables, near Swansea.
- Sun Mar 24, 2024 6:35 pm
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: Major Brake Drum Cover
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1169
Re: Major Brake Drum Cover
Posting photos here is above my pay grade.
The slot cover measures roughly 3/8” by 1 1/2” with a light groove down the centre, smaller than the Dexta’s.
The slot cover measures roughly 3/8” by 1 1/2” with a light groove down the centre, smaller than the Dexta’s.
- Fri Mar 22, 2024 4:44 pm
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: Major Brake Drum Cover
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1169
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: 1169
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: 1169
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: 755
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: 748
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: 879
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: 6100
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: 1969
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: 9105
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: 7851
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: 24275
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: 7372
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: 6594
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: 79579
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: 7201
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: 197544
- Tue Feb 28, 2023 10:01 am
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Buying a Dexta special? in france
- Replies: 65
- Views: 79579
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: 79579
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: 79579
Re: Buying a Dexta special? in france
Presumably the steering box differs from normal, to allow for the reversed steering arms above the axle.