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Do you think they're reasonably accurate? They seem to work ok but would love to have them looking more like the original ones. I can only think of seeing them on one Mk2 Major, they are visible in the odd Ford film but not close enough to see well enough for making them. You're lucky to have had so...

The repro filter looks a bit odd, the rubber you're referring to was only fitted to AC filters, Burgess types don't have a seal. We have similar issues occasionally, but normally fixed the AC filters by pushing them up hard before tightening the clamp fully. Not too sure how to tackle a Burgess filt...

Using wrong oil can be the whole cause of the leaks, that's why I think it should be replaced before fixing other things. The fact that he's never mentioned starting difficulties suggests that compression is not an issue, and the L4 is no exceptional starter anyway so that might be why he hasn't com...

That is the whole point of using HD oils, so that dirt doesn't accumulate inside and instead collects in the sump and oil filter. The inside of the engine should be fairly clean if everything is done correctly (correct oil replaced often enough). I don't know if Perkins had different specs but all F...

I'm not familiar with the L4 but you should really use HD oils in diesel engines. The breather could well be blocked, try cleaning it first, if the dipstick is being blown a bit you need to get any wrong oil out first, once you have the right oil in there then you can evaluate if you're loosing comp...

You've got a big job there, and a very important one. As it's rust you'll need to get something fairly aggressive in there to start with (someone else used gravel in a Major tank). You'll need to remove everything from the tank as otherwise it will get damaged. Once the rust is away use fuel in ther...

Bad connections are very definitely suspect for issues like this. Gooid idea to test too.
Sandy

I see what you mean, but as I see it I don't think the battery is actually connected in the pic. Mathias will no doubt put us right on that. The wires I see there are probably the regulator ones as well as the feed wire to the ignition switch.
Sandy

Sounds like a good chance, could also be a broken post, but probably less likely. If it were one of ours I would probably take it apart and see inside, but that's just my way of thinking. Definitely worth using the correct solenoid, for earlier tractors (before September 61 roughly) the housing is a...

this one looks close enough: https://www.misteragri.com/media/catalog/product/cache/c22e3ee1ca477a89d31e2f499963bb26/4/3/43494_pic1.webp What about this model? Is this ever used on the fordson? https://www.amazon.com/66323-Solenoid-E1ADDN11450C-Replaces-Fordson/dp/B0853DYD4M The first one is the co...

No special position, fully up or down will avoid possible surprises but that's all. Ford never said anyrthing about it.
Sandy

You'll be better with a cutter bar mower, that was what was around when Dexta's were new. If power is an issue you can always remove the flails in part of the mower, always do so in a way that ensures perfect balance.
Sandy

The bulbs are part no. 100E-13466B, and are similar to a Lucas 643 or 288 bulb. The rubber is between the lights and temp gauge and the chromed dash, and as I see it the outer light housings are insulated from the bayonet holder (in theory). Maybe you need to remove the housing and look inside, mayb...

Unfortunately not available, a scrapy should have one if you need it although these normally just need a clean.
Sandy

Are you looking for the suction or return filter? There are return filters available but as usual their quality is poor. The suction filters are not available.
Sandy

Can't really help with the kits (they look poor to me but I've never seen one fitted), but I think you should be looking at the Ford setup (or maybe County as I don't know exactly what parts were theirs) on the industrial tractors (can be seen in ford and fordson on film 8, first film).
Sandy

Looks like this one should have a button on it too (and all of them did when new). See if the nut moves ok and try to clean everything up. Hopefully you might get something after that, but if not you want a replacement lookalike with the same Lucas part number as stamped on the body (I think it shou...

The Ford manual already covers this, there's a later version of the Lucas manual covering the RB108 too https://traction-owners.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/LucasGeneratorOutputControl.pdf Until everything is properly set it can't be confirmed that it's not an adjustment issue, I suspect the vol...

Another good idea. Might yet do that if we have issues.
Sandy

I like that idea, a bit late for Super Billy though. The thicker seal will last longer. Wish we could see a new Ford one.
Sandy

Unfortunately I don't have those measurements as I've never taken Davie's dash off, but as far as I know if you get it to fit the lights it should be ok. Beware of repro parts as usual. As for the regulator if you didn't check the gaps and check the electrical settings there is no way you can be sur...

Super Billy is currently the same with all new parts except the hubs. Just keep a check on the free play more frequently until you can get the split pins in (the new felt seals are enormous and take a while to compress). Make sure there's plenty of grease in there and that the nut clamp bolts are ti...

I think you will have to take the gear lever out, while it's out check the lever bottom is ok. Dexta's are well known for this problem. If that doesn't work please post pics and let us know if you've got a heavy load on the hydraulics.
Sandy

Having discussed the Dexta 44 here before I found this one with lots of good pics! https://www.troostwijkauctions.com/en/l/1963-fordson-dexta-44-vintage-tractor-A1-21854-58?source=eyJ0eXBlIjoibG90IiwiaWQiOiIyYzVmYjc1NC02Y2RlLTQzMDMtOWNlMC1mZWY4YzkyODU2OTYiLCJtb2RlbFZlcnNpb24iOjMsInJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9u...

Hi all, I assume many of you will know that until the Mk2 Major's had the same clip for holding the bonnet prop into the hole in the firewall as the grill clip, part no. E1ADKN-16828. Some of these still survive but many are broken or missing. From then on a new part, E1ADKN-16828B was used, this on...