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by John b
Wed Mar 27, 2024 4:30 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Major Brake Drum Cover
Replies: 7
Views: 104

Re: Major Brake Drum Cover

Hi Sandy, came across this today in a tub of bolts, pretty sure it's an adjuster cover from the brake backplate of a major
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by John b
Sun Feb 04, 2024 11:52 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Removal of bonnet latch rivets, latches need replacing.
Replies: 8
Views: 380

Re: Removal of bonnet latch rivets, latches need replacing.

I used semi hollow mild steel rivets on the latches when I restored a Major, worked a treat, easy to hammer tight when cold
by John b
Sun Feb 04, 2024 9:41 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: oil level stick question
Replies: 7
Views: 360

Re: oil level stick question

If you know the oil capacity for your engine you could drain it, refill it with the correct amount and set your dip stick full mark to that level
by John b
Sat Jan 27, 2024 2:47 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: petrol / kero
Replies: 48
Views: 28180

Re: petrol / kero

You could always fit an electronic aftermarket tacho if you need to know your rpm, easy to remove with no modification to the.original tractor
by John b
Sat Jan 13, 2024 8:52 am
Forum: Ford World Series
Topic: porous block or head gasket
Replies: 5
Views: 485

Re: porous block or head gasket

Hi Emiel, I'm certainly no antifreeze expert but apparently some OAT has additives that can affect older type gaskets, seals and rubber hoses. It is recommended that only IAT antifreeze is used in pre 1998 engines
by John b
Fri Jan 12, 2024 3:54 pm
Forum: Ford World Series
Topic: porous block or head gasket
Replies: 5
Views: 485

Re: porous block or head gasket

I would say head gasket, porous block tends to be water in the oil. Keep an eye on the oil level on the dipstick, if it rises you could have water getting into the oil. The antifreeze should be ethylene glycol IAT, not the modern OAT stuff. Although these engines will plod on for years with a bit of...
by John b
Mon Nov 27, 2023 5:56 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: 590E engine head problems
Replies: 58
Views: 30669

Re: 590E engine head problems

I can see the difference in size, I have put a couple of 6 cylinder engines in Majors but they were runners so I didn't get inside them. Would this pump not fit the 590e? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122031381653?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=FopIq3VmQRO&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=&widget_ve...
by John b
Mon Nov 27, 2023 12:15 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: 590E engine head problems
Replies: 58
Views: 30669

Re: 590E engine head problems

As you say Sandy, if the oil pressure was bad you would expect the mains and big end shells to have at least started to ‘pick up’ and have suffered some damage. The oil pumps listed are under £150 which isn’t that excessive if there is any doubt about the existing one, considering the cost and time ...
by John b
Mon Nov 27, 2023 10:14 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: 590E engine head problems
Replies: 58
Views: 30669

Re: 590E engine head problems

If you are rebuilding the engine fit a new oil pump, they are not too expensive and it will be one less thing to worry about. The ridges in the crank usually occur from the oil groove in the shell bearing or in line with the oil hole, It’s very hard to judge crank journals without feeling them but a...
by John b
Thu Nov 23, 2023 1:02 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: 590E engine head problems
Replies: 58
Views: 30669

Re: 590E engine head problems

Mayhill tractors and Malpas tractors (both online) sell packs of shims. If the liner is too high then keep cleaning the shelf with emery cloth, I have never had one that was too high and didn't go down with more cleaning and a bit of patience. As Sandy says, when you dry fit the liners, keep rotatin...
by John b
Thu Nov 23, 2023 11:17 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: 590E engine head problems
Replies: 58
Views: 30669

Re: 590E engine head problems

Hi Sjors, sorry if I’m telling you the obvious but when you measure the pistons check the wear on the ring grooves too. If the liner o ring grooves are not too bad I find Wurth Super RTV silicone works well to seal them (they are old engine blocks now and unlikely to be perfect) and also acts as a l...
by John b
Thu Nov 16, 2023 7:25 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: 590E engine head problems
Replies: 58
Views: 30669

Re: 590E engine head problems

if the camshaft journals are worn make sure you have oil to the head and rocker shaft when you have it running again. The oil pressure gauge will read sufficient pressure but there can still be none at the head, the best way to check is to run the engine with the rocker cover off to check all the ro...
by John b
Sat Sep 16, 2023 5:16 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Compression Test
Replies: 8
Views: 4852

Re: Compression Test

Have you taken the pump coupler apart for any reason? It is possible to have it 180° out
by John b
Mon Sep 11, 2023 9:03 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Fordson New Major prices
Replies: 25
Views: 26259

Re: Fordson New Major prices

While I probably know more about the Major than any other tractor I'm certainly no expert on them, but I have noticed a change in prices over the last few years. 25 years ago a useable Major could be bought ( around west midlands) for £5-600, prices then seemed to rise to over £2000 for something fi...
by John b
Sat Sep 09, 2023 4:10 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: 1954 FMD - Time to fix the white smoke!
Replies: 48
Views: 70692

Re: 1954 FMD - Time to fix the white smoke!

Hopefully this will cure the smoking issue. And as I keep saying, use a torque wrench on the front cover bolts (12 ft/lbs I believe) they are very soft and snap off in the block very easily. And yes, I found out the hard way first time I did a Major!
by John b
Fri Jun 23, 2023 8:28 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: engine head job
Replies: 15
Views: 6921

Re: engine head job

Again I'm probably stating the obvious to you but make sure you use the correct valve springs for the camshaft you have in the engine
by John b
Sun Jun 11, 2023 7:04 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: engine head job
Replies: 15
Views: 6921

Re: engine head job

Apologies if you have already done it, but if you spin the valves in a pillar drill it will show if any of them are slightly bent. Last head I did had 2 valves slightly out of true
by John b
Sat Jun 03, 2023 10:16 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: PTO work with a non-NP PTO
Replies: 11
Views: 5280

Re: PTO work with a non-NP PTO

I can see how it could damage the casting but a pto shaft with a shear bolt coupling should give enough protection though, I used to have to carry a pack of spare bolts and a spanner in the toolbox when topping
by John b
Sat Jun 03, 2023 11:11 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: PTO work with a non-NP PTO
Replies: 11
Views: 5280

Re: PTO work with a non-NP PTO

Hi Sandy, used a PZ mower, tedder and baler on a major, as well as a pto sawbench and pto driven hydraulic log splitter. Used them at various RPMs and as the tractor never had a working rev counter I used to set the revs by 'feel'. The only issue I ever had was using a 6ft single blade topper, at lo...
by John b
Thu May 11, 2023 6:20 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: 1954 FMD - Time to fix the white smoke!
Replies: 48
Views: 70692

Re: 1954 FMD - Time to fix the white smoke!

Try some hard work as Sandy says, but if that doesn't cure it my money is on bearings and rusted/worn cam lobes and rollers in the bottom of the pump. Especially as you say it had siezed up and the pig tail pipe was missing, sounds like water or condensation has got in and wrecked the pump, it has k...
by John b
Mon May 01, 2023 6:11 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Live drive or no live drive
Replies: 3
Views: 3162

Re: Live drive or no live drive

Hi Jim, if the selector lever is high box up, low box down it's live drive. If it's low box up, high box down then it's non-live drive
by John b
Mon Apr 17, 2023 7:02 pm
Forum: Ford World Series
Topic: DPA pump stuck plungers
Replies: 5
Views: 10456

Re: DPA pump stuck plungers

I think you are right about the in line pump and delivery valves Sandy, although an in line pump is far easier to strip apart than a CAV, as long as the settings aren't altered
by John b
Sun Apr 16, 2023 5:35 pm
Forum: Ford World Series
Topic: DPA pump stuck plungers
Replies: 5
Views: 10456

Re: DPA pump stuck plungers

Well to answer my own question, yes it does work! Removed the pump which would bleed ok but had no fuel to the injectors after marking its position for timing. Connected one of the outlets to the injector tester and pumped it up to 1000 psi, turned the pump by hand until the corresponding gallery li...
by John b
Thu Apr 06, 2023 5:54 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Brochure suitable pic of Billy
Replies: 10
Views: 3236

Re: Brochure suitable pic of Billy

Great pic Sandy, I wonder how many of todays tractors will still look that good in 70 years time!
by John b
Tue Mar 28, 2023 6:01 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Fordson SM Clutch Play
Replies: 84
Views: 196888

Re: Fordson SM Clutch Play

Hi Chris, if you do find the gasket needs replacing on the front plate, this is the one I have

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