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by Hair Bear
Wed Sep 17, 2025 6:35 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Not original starter
Replies: 37
Views: 3659

Re: Not original starter

I wonder what the engine was in originally? The extra pulleys suggest a 'Bowman' style raw water marinised conversion, but the pedal arrangement could have been a 'dead mans handle' for a narrow gauge loco - all very intreaging.
by Hair Bear
Sun Sep 07, 2025 10:05 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: PTO problem? Gearbox noise Super major 1963
Replies: 63
Views: 32714

Re: PTO problem? Gearbox noise Super major 1963

A wooden wedge or similar each side of the engine between the bolster and the front axle to stop the engine tipping over sideways while it's not attached to the gearbox.
by Hair Bear
Sat Sep 06, 2025 9:57 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: PTO problem? Gearbox noise Super major 1963
Replies: 63
Views: 32714

Re: PTO problem? Gearbox noise Super major 1963

Just an observation, have you got any form of wedges each side between the front axle and the engine frame?
by Hair Bear
Wed Sep 03, 2025 5:33 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Linkage Drawbar
Replies: 1
Views: 442

Re: Linkage Drawbar

The easy way to check...

Place a pin in the middle hole
Count the number of holes to the left; X
Count the number of holes to the right; Y
Factor in the number of holes occupied by a pin; Z
(X+Y)+Z= which one is which.
:D
by Hair Bear
Sun Aug 31, 2025 8:20 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Not original starter
Replies: 37
Views: 3659

Re: Not original starter

Yes, more pics please!
Do I see a loader frame? Which pedal do you need to keep pressed to keep it running?
by Hair Bear
Sat Aug 30, 2025 11:46 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Not original starter
Replies: 37
Views: 3659

Re: Not original starter

As a caution, your Dexta is now likely to be 'negative earth'. No biggie, just something to be aware of. It's a question of reliability or aesthetics. What I'm seeing are reliability type upgrades. The p3 was always a good starting engine so I would suspect when the time expired original needed repl...
by Hair Bear
Mon Jul 21, 2025 2:30 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Dexta Pick up hitch
Replies: 1
Views: 635

Dexta Pick up hitch

Deap breath - here we go. We're looking out for a Dexta puh. What is the difference between a Dexta puh and an early 2000/3000 puh? Looking online they appear to be very close to identical. Even interchangeable perhaps? As 'Dexta' ones are very few and far between, well you can see where this is goi...
by Hair Bear
Sun Jun 29, 2025 8:52 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Fordson Major Pickup hitch Available
Replies: 8
Views: 1909

Re: Fordson Major Pickup hitch Available

I belive in parts of the eu they're known as an English hitch. I've never seen a Major with one but I'm told they were foot operated? It's the main reason my Major sees no use on trailers. There's very little, I'd go as far as to say 'nearly nothing' in the way of trailers in our area that use jaw a...
by Hair Bear
Sat Jun 28, 2025 12:46 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Fordson Major Pickup hitch Available
Replies: 8
Views: 1909

Re: Fordson Major Pickup hitch Available

Nice, and well overdue! Any idea of prices?
by Hair Bear
Tue Jun 24, 2025 8:40 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Top links
Replies: 5
Views: 1071

Re: Top links

Thanks for that, handy information to know.
by Hair Bear
Mon Jun 23, 2025 7:54 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Top links
Replies: 5
Views: 1071

Re: Top links

Hi Sandy, probably a couple daft questions... As most 3 point impliments start with the A frame close to vertical before adjusting in use, were the extra 4" added to give more adjustment range or were the lower links extended at the same time? Was the dual cat link the one with the 2 sizes bored thr...
by Hair Bear
Sun Jun 08, 2025 8:47 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: to much sway in link box
Replies: 11
Views: 1288

Re: to much sway in link box

Been having a think about this - dangerous, I know... As John said, the rule of thumb on light kit is cat1 pins face inward, cat2 outward. Sway bars, even one sway bar, should fix it fairly solid. That said are we talking horizontal bars from the lower link to under the axle at the wing mount bolts ...
by Hair Bear
Fri Jun 06, 2025 9:42 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: to much sway in link box
Replies: 11
Views: 1288

Re: to much sway in link box

Pics are always good :wink:
by Hair Bear
Wed Jun 04, 2025 8:45 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Super Dexta battery support/hold down.
Replies: 9
Views: 1518

Re: Super Dexta battery support/hold down.

Just to be clear, I haven't got a Dexta here at the moment to refer to. I know the top frame has 3 points for hold down bolts but we currently don't have the bolts. From looking at what bolts were available logic suggested it would be reasonable to assume they simply went to the battery tray - obvio...
by Hair Bear
Wed Jun 04, 2025 8:34 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Dexta pricing
Replies: 3
Views: 976

Re: Dexta pricing

Oh good grief! Thanks for that... I was sure I'd asked the question somewhere before but couldn't remember where, didn't realise it was here.
Feeling a bit of a fool now :oops:
by Hair Bear
Thu May 29, 2025 5:55 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Dexta pricing
Replies: 3
Views: 976

Dexta pricing

Hi, would anyone happen to know how many Dextas were produced and what the list price of a Dexta would have been at launch and at end of production?
Thanks.
by Hair Bear
Wed May 21, 2025 5:09 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Super Dexta battery support/hold down.
Replies: 9
Views: 1518

Re: Super Dexta battery support/hold down.

You should have a frame that sits around the top of the battery. That is held in place by three long bolts with a 'flat hook' on the end which hook onto the edge of the battery tray.
by Hair Bear
Sat Mar 22, 2025 9:00 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Dexta production run and prices
Replies: 4
Views: 22671

Re: Dexta production run and prices

Above and beyond!
Thanks Sandy.
by Hair Bear
Sat Mar 22, 2025 9:00 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Dexta production run and prices
Replies: 4
Views: 22671

Re: Dexta production run and prices

Very interesting, thanks for that. I guess 'Minor' had been trade marked by Morris at that time.
Looking forward to finding out what they would have cost new.
by Hair Bear
Fri Mar 21, 2025 10:59 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Dexta production run and prices
Replies: 4
Views: 22671

Dexta production run and prices

Hi,
Questions, questions...so
Anyone know how many Dextas and Super Dextas were made?
Any ideas on prices when new?

I'd always thought that the Dexta was named after the Dexter small cattle breed. If so, was there a reason for the spelling change?
Thanks.
by Hair Bear
Sat Jan 18, 2025 2:39 pm
Forum: Fordson F, N and E27N Major
Topic: 3000 1969 starter
Replies: 5
Views: 269300

Re: 3000 1969 starter

Sound's interesting, any pics?
by Hair Bear
Fri Jan 17, 2025 11:24 pm
Forum: Fordson F, N and E27N Major
Topic: 3000 1969 starter
Replies: 5
Views: 269300

Re: 3000 1969 starter

Hi,
Are you restoring or in everyday use?
If reliability comes before looks maybe a geared starter would suit your needs. It will crank easier and faster, reducing stress on the battery - but it will stick out like a sore thumb. If you may be interested send me a pm and I'll pass on more details.
by Hair Bear
Thu Dec 05, 2024 2:21 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Super Major wheels won't turn
Replies: 13
Views: 69382

Re: Super Major wheels won't turn

Isn't something as simple as the range lever knocked into neutral is it?
Been there and done that!
by Hair Bear
Sun Nov 24, 2024 11:19 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Measurements for full cover to be manufactured locally for my Super Dexta
Replies: 13
Views: 15909

Re: Measurements for full cover to be manufactured locally for my Super Dexta

Before tractors had cabs, we used old scout ridge tents. Waterproof canvas, not far off the right shape and easy to fit if you put it on so the nose goes in through the 'door' then (minus exhaust and mushroom) slides over and the door ties do up behind the seat.
by Hair Bear
Mon Nov 11, 2024 6:44 pm
Forum: Ford and Fordson Conversions
Topic: Ford 655d engine options?
Replies: 6
Views: 444517

Re: Ford 655d engine options?

Sorry, can't help you on that one. :)