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by etfig
Thu Oct 10, 2019 9:57 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Intro and the beginning of an onslaught of questions
Replies: 8
Views: 5528

Re: Intro and the beginning of an onslaught of questions

If you reach behind the seat for the PTO control you mention, you probably have a 'raised PTO' which was an extra (and now quite desirable) fitment, the lever by the clutch pedal engages via a dog clutch, the drive shaft to the hydraulic pump and original, lower level, PTO, a raised PTO takes its p...
by etfig
Thu Oct 10, 2019 12:30 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Intro and the beginning of an onslaught of questions
Replies: 8
Views: 5528

Re: Intro and the beginning of an onslaught of questions

Welcome to the very helpful and insightful Fordson pages, etfig. What part of the world are you at? Pic 1 looks like a coolant drain tap for the block. [Other experts will clarify]. Pic 2 is the engagement lever for a belt drive -- if you have one. Pic 3 is the lever that, by twisting it, locks the...
by etfig
Thu Oct 10, 2019 1:52 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Intro and the beginning of an onslaught of questions
Replies: 8
Views: 5528

Intro and the beginning of an onslaught of questions

Thanks for the add. I just purchased a very used new major, serial number 138...which puts it at '56. I'm an EE by trade, working primarily on radio towers, and to decompress from the stupidity of technology I have a horse farm and have rebuilt a couple of gravely walk behind tractors. Finally, afte...