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by hazzard
Tue Jul 12, 2022 5:56 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: External spool valve
Replies: 7
Views: 1939

Re: External spool valve

Thank you Shepp and Sandy, I would never have worked that out without your instruction. The plough is actually a 3 furrow Lemken but having lifted it once with the hydraulics complaining I intend to remove the 3rd furrow and use it as a 2. It also has a depth wheel which I won't use in the 2 furrow ...
by hazzard
Mon Jul 11, 2022 5:30 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: External spool valve
Replies: 7
Views: 1939

Re: External spool valve

Hi Sandy, My plough is single acting ram with double springs for the return so not just sure what to do. I did wonder if the three way control button on top of the standard spool valve would work in the middle position, ie will the plough lift up then when the link arms get to the top of the travel ...
by hazzard
Sun Jul 10, 2022 4:17 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: External spool valve
Replies: 7
Views: 1939

External spool valve

Hi, I have bought a Lemken 2 furrow plough with hydraulic turnover. My query is how will I be able to lift and lower the plough in and out of work and turn the plough over using standard Super Major hydraulics without fitting an external spool valve, which I have in stock. Hydraulics are in good ord...
by hazzard
Sat Jul 09, 2022 9:53 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: first start up
Replies: 8
Views: 2472

Re: first start up

I used Welham Diesel, Leicester to completely overhaul my Super Major pump, very good service, pump spot on. Was £375 for complete rebuild including all parts. Maybe worth a phone call :D
by hazzard
Sat Feb 12, 2022 10:26 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: disc brakes
Replies: 4
Views: 1585

Re: disc brakes

Thanks for the responses, I will get them all apart and proceed with neccessary parts :)
by hazzard
Thu Feb 10, 2022 7:19 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: disc brakes
Replies: 4
Views: 1585

disc brakes

I have a super major. The brakes on the right hand wheel are completely useless, very spongy and there is a slow oil leak from the housing. What does everyone with brake experience suggest I need? Besides a new oil seal will I need a new disc brake assembly, lining set or other things? Or is it best...
by hazzard
Thu Jul 29, 2021 8:18 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Super Major lift arms
Replies: 20
Views: 4511

Re: Super Major lift arms

Thank you one and all :beer:
David
by hazzard
Wed Jul 28, 2021 9:19 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Super Major lift arms
Replies: 20
Views: 4511

Re: Super Major lift arms

OK,.....so I did'nt go subsoiling with sick hydraulics !! The gasket and O rings arrived on Tuesday. I had to take the tractor to an engineer to helicoil one of the bolt holes that holds the valve chest on as I had over-torqued it and messed the threads up ! Got it home, removed all the gunge from t...
by hazzard
Mon Jul 26, 2021 6:07 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Super Major lift arms
Replies: 20
Views: 4511

Re: Super Major lift arms

I have removed the valve chest ansd found quite a lot of 'gunk' under it. So have ordered a new gasket and O ring set, cleaned it all up and have to wait now for the gasket but I feel that I have put too much goo on it and it has blocked some oil way. Lets hope it all works, I'll let you know :D :D ...
by hazzard
Sun Jul 25, 2021 7:17 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Super Major lift arms
Replies: 20
Views: 4511

Re: Super Major lift arms

John b wrote:
Sat Jul 24, 2021 11:52 pm
I have seen them squash into the hole before now, so they both restrict the flow and leak at the same time
Thanks John b, I've replied below but I think your suggestion of restricted flow may be the cause.
by hazzard
Sun Jul 25, 2021 7:11 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Super Major lift arms
Replies: 20
Views: 4511

Re: Super Major lift arms

Well thanks for the replies. I have had the valve chest off before and had no problems, why it has decided to do this now is a mystery. The only thing that is different is the addition of this particular type of gasket sealant, applied with a brush as opposed to just a 'squirty type' of sealant tube...
by hazzard
Sat Jul 24, 2021 6:25 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Super Major lift arms
Replies: 20
Views: 4511

Super Major lift arms

I've been subsoiling today and the valve block sprung a bad leak, the gasket having failed. So into the workshop, remove the valve block, claen everything up, apply Heldite gasket compound to both surfaces, fit new O rings onto the block, refit the block, leave for a short time to let the compound g...
by hazzard
Wed Apr 14, 2021 9:26 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: valve block on rear end of super major
Replies: 20
Views: 7308

Re: valve block on rear end of super major

Will do Sandy but there is a slight oil leak from the outside casing of the brake so off it must come !! I guess there is an oil seal in there somewhere that needs renewing.
by hazzard
Tue Apr 13, 2021 8:26 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: valve block on rear end of super major
Replies: 20
Views: 7308

Re: valve block on rear end of super major

Thanks for advice Sandy, I've managed to fix the leak in the glass bowl filter so all is well.
Next the offside disc brake needs dismantling, I think there may be an oil leak from the back end into the housing as the brake is non-functioning. Hope it's not a 'major' job ! :roll:
by hazzard
Sun Apr 11, 2021 5:14 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: valve block on rear end of super major
Replies: 20
Views: 7308

Re: valve block on rear end of super major

Well the gasket never arrived so this morning made one. Put some instant gasket where necessary, put the valve block on, bolts in and hey presto, all works well....on tick-over anyway !
Thanks for all your advice and help. Got a few diesel leaks to attend to now....
David
by hazzard
Wed Apr 07, 2021 6:31 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: valve block on rear end of super major
Replies: 20
Views: 7308

Re: valve block on rear end of super major

Hi Sandy, Thanks for the diagrams. I have taken the bull by the horns and got the plugs out, not by the method described but by my own method ! Plug D already had a small hole in it so I put a wood screw in and it came out easily. Plug C, I had to drill a 2mm in it and it came out easily. Then I had...
by hazzard
Tue Apr 06, 2021 7:52 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: valve block on rear end of super major
Replies: 20
Views: 7308

Re: valve block on rear end of super major

You have pm.
by hazzard
Mon Apr 05, 2021 8:01 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: valve block on rear end of super major
Replies: 20
Views: 7308

Re: valve block on rear end of super major

Thanks Sandy, it will have to be tomorrow, computer failure !
by hazzard
Mon Apr 05, 2021 3:55 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: valve block on rear end of super major
Replies: 20
Views: 7308

Re: valve block on rear end of super major

The leak, not gushing, is from the rear of the valve block, the smaller of the two ports if that helps.
I wonder, if you would'nt mind giving me an email address I can send pics that way ?
by hazzard
Mon Apr 05, 2021 3:53 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: valve block on rear end of super major
Replies: 20
Views: 7308

Re: valve block on rear end of super major

Sorry Sandy, I cannot even get Photobucket to accept me as a paying member !
Why can I not just copy and paste onto the site, as with other sites?
David
by hazzard
Mon Apr 05, 2021 11:46 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: valve block on rear end of super major
Replies: 20
Views: 7308

Re: valve block on rear end of super major

Should have said, it's on the valve block on top of the rear end :oops:
by hazzard
Mon Apr 05, 2021 11:45 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: valve block on rear end of super major
Replies: 20
Views: 7308

valve block on rear end of super major

Hi My super major is leaking oil from the left hand port of the valve block. I have pictures but am unable to put them on the site. It's the smaller of the 2 ports, I am guessing that there is maybe a ball in there secured by a roll pin. Can anyone put me right on this please and suggest a remedy? T...
by hazzard
Thu Mar 25, 2021 12:11 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Gearbox breather bolt
Replies: 3
Views: 2143

Re: Gearbox breather bolt

Thanks Emiel and Sandy, I can't find the bolt so have removed one and will get it drilled tomorrow.
Always something with a Major ...!!
by hazzard
Wed Mar 24, 2021 7:44 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Gearbox breather bolt
Replies: 3
Views: 2143

Gearbox breather bolt

Re the breather bolt, I've just fitted a live drive box, new oil and seals etc and find that there is oil seeping from the steering box/gearbox joint when it gets warm and on reading this I am assuming that it is being forced out by pressure because there is either no breather bolt or it's blocked. ...