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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...

Nice, and well overdue! Any idea of prices?

Thanks for that, handy information to know.

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...

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 ...

Pics are always good

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...

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

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.

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.

Above and beyond!
Thanks Sandy.

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.

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.

Sound's interesting, any pics?

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.

Isn't something as simple as the range lever knocked into neutral is it?
Been there and done that!

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.

Sorry, can't help you on that one.

Depends on you location, Timik near Winchester may be worth a call for rebuild options..

I think I'd be inclined to put it in top gear and rock it gently backwards and forwards. If the fan belt is still intact you will hopefully see the fan twitch - first signs of life. If it does, and major engines being what they are, you could 'go cheap early' and give it a tow, you might get a surpr...

Would still be good practice to cap off the connections though, keeps dirt out, threads clean, and on occasion those connections can have razor sharp edges ready to catch the unwary.

These used to turn up regularly at auctions in the early 80s. I'm led to believe they were used to tension overhead pylon cables.

Maybe a hand full of nuts and bolts in there - count them first - tape up the openings and strap it to an electric cement mixer drum. Adjust the angle every so often to get all the corners, then empty it counting all the blots etc so you know you've got them all. Rinse with vinegar, then a lining of...

I don't know if I'm missing something here, but I can't see the high current cable leading from the damaged terminal. The screw on the bulkhead suggests this has been replaced before and looking at the wiring some more investigation may be needed. If I'm right in what I'm thinking there should be a ...

Thanks for that, it's not mine and didn't want to damage anything.