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by JMD168
Sat Dec 18, 2021 7:33 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Steering box overhaul
Replies: 17
Views: 4397

Re: Steering box overhaul

Thanks for that Sandy, I hadn't taken any notice of that plug, I'm still glad I drilled and tapped the hole so when oil flows out of there I know it will be full.
John
by JMD168
Fri Dec 17, 2021 1:00 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Steering box overhaul
Replies: 17
Views: 4397

Re: Steering box overhaul

Time to re-assemble, using my newly turned dolly I hammered in a new bearing bush from the pitman arm end, it took many blows with a lump hammer to get it in, offered up the rocker arm, there is no chance that would even hammer in never mind rotate once fitted. Back to the lathe and polishing stick....
by JMD168
Fri Nov 19, 2021 7:52 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Steering box overhaul
Replies: 17
Views: 4397

Re: Steering box overhaul

Hello, Today I turned a stepped dolly to suit the bushes, realised both bushes are driven in from each end, the special tool for removing these must go through the bush and expand behind it then with some kind of slide bar, hammer one out, you can then use a conventional dolly like I made to knock t...
by JMD168
Wed Nov 17, 2021 8:16 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Steering box overhaul
Replies: 17
Views: 4397

Re: Steering box overhaul

Hi Sandy, Thanks for the info, as stated in the manual, it says, extract the bushes using tool Tr/D3576-4B. Hmmm! I don't have such a tool and I doubt many people will have, so all being well next week I will endeavour to turn a couple of dollies that may do the job, failing that it's the hacksaw, I...
by JMD168
Wed Nov 17, 2021 5:21 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Steering box overhaul
Replies: 17
Views: 4397

Re: Steering box overhaul

I'll try again with the pictures https://i.postimg.cc/d1HVhYGF/IMG-1488.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/mgfCLYbw/IMG-1491.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/vm2J9H20/IMG-1492.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/FzTsJQcm/IMG-1493.jpg The first picture shows the seal still in place, it is held in with a couple of aluminium washe...
by JMD168
Wed Nov 17, 2021 1:28 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Steering box overhaul
Replies: 17
Views: 4397

Re: Steering box overhaul

Hi Sandy, as both Agriline & Anglo supply these bushes many people must have changed them or they wouldn't sell them, they are slightly different OD so one will not pass through another meaning you cant turn a dolly to pass through the largest to knock out the smaller one, with that removed using a ...
by JMD168
Fri Nov 12, 2021 5:54 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Steering box overhaul
Replies: 17
Views: 4397

Re: Steering box overhaul

I've ordered 2 new bushes and a seal, I put it all back together with no shims behind the cover plate, there was still a bit of end float and because the fork location on the nut are tapered any end float results in rotational play. The re-circulating ball nut seems very sloppy on the shaft, I suppo...
by JMD168
Sat Nov 06, 2021 5:20 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Steering box overhaul
Replies: 17
Views: 4397

Steering box overhaul

Fordson Super Major 1961, I've had this tractor for just over a year now, I've done plenty of work on it and replaced lots of bits, I've finally come to the steering which is a bit vague, on less than smooth tarmac at full speed the front wheels can get a wobble. All the linkages are now tightened u...
by JMD168
Tue May 11, 2021 4:55 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Binding brakes
Replies: 2
Views: 5983

Re: Binding brakes

Hi Billy,
Thanks for the info, I've set them up as you suggested, I'll give it a test drive this Sunday all being well.
Thanks again
John
by JMD168
Mon May 10, 2021 3:01 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Binding brakes
Replies: 2
Views: 5983

Binding brakes

I've just had the 1961 Super Major for a year and noticed the near side brake housing was warmer than the other side, bought a new set of discs from Agriline fitted them and thought all would be well, again the brake housing was a little warm. Took it out yesterday for a 4-5 mile drive, applied the ...
by JMD168
Tue Apr 27, 2021 7:30 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Steering linkage overhaul
Replies: 6
Views: 3097

Re: Steering linkage overhaul

Steering linkage update, ordered and received a couple of tie rod ends from Ron Green, in one, the the holes were well worn the other worn a little, also ordered new bushes and pins. I would say it is virtually impossible to extract a tie rod end from the drag link after 60 years with out damaging t...
by JMD168
Thu Mar 25, 2021 6:54 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Steering linkage overhaul
Replies: 6
Views: 3097

Re: Steering linkage overhaul

Got the near side pin out with plenty of heat from a blow torch, it was free in the forks but solid in the steering arm bush, but the off side was a different story it was free in the bush and solid in the forks no amount of heat and hammering would move it more than 1/4" I tried a large G clamp wit...
by JMD168
Tue Mar 23, 2021 6:07 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Steering linkage overhaul
Replies: 6
Views: 3097

Steering linkage overhaul

I thought it was time to refurbish the steering linkages on my Super Major, as driving with such front wheel wobble could be dangerous, I've not got far, took the castellated nut off the drop arm from the steering box, the ball pin doesn't want to come out even with lots of hammer blows, I will buy ...
by JMD168
Sat Mar 13, 2021 7:07 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Starter Motor Problems
Replies: 5
Views: 7352

Re: Starter Motor Problems

Hello Dave, yes it does, it turns it over nicely and starts straight away. The band that wraps around to cover the port openings was in reasonable condition but the inner seal had disintegrated, I noticed an old cycle inner tube on one of my shelves, thought that will do nicely, cut a section out an...
by JMD168
Wed Mar 10, 2021 4:22 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Starter Motor Problems
Replies: 5
Views: 7352

Re: Starter Motor Problems

Ordered and received a couple of small springs that push the brushes onto the commutator. Fiddled around for over an hour trying to get the springs onto the brushes without pushing the brushes down the slot. Finally released the springs, with my hand inside the stator pushed the brushes well out of ...
by JMD168
Sat Mar 06, 2021 9:21 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Starter Motor Problems
Replies: 5
Views: 7352

Re: Starter Motor Problems

Thanks for that Emiel, it looks just the job, hope to be running late next week.
John
by JMD168
Sat Mar 06, 2021 6:48 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Starter Motor Problems
Replies: 5
Views: 7352

Starter Motor Problems

Fitted a new front crank shaft Oil seal and timing cover seal, built it all back up again, tried starting the engine, not much happening, struggling to turn it over. Checked the relay after cranking it a few minutes, I could just hear it clicking, put the volt meter on, it's burnt out. Cable to the ...
by JMD168
Tue Mar 02, 2021 7:41 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Engine oil leak
Replies: 16
Views: 14045

Re: Engine oil leak

It's now time to tackle the oil leak, I removed the sheet metal work and radiator, got my 24" pipe wrench on the crank shaft nut/bolt with top gear engaged and brakes full on, couldn't shift it, added a 24" length of pipe to the end of the pipe wrench and applied my 13 stone this time it did move bu...
by JMD168
Sun Jan 24, 2021 4:59 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Engine oil leak
Replies: 16
Views: 14045

Re: Engine oil leak

Hello Mathias1,
Yes I will take some photographs showing my progress, hope all goes well, thanks
John
by JMD168
Sun Jan 24, 2021 11:47 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Engine oil leak
Replies: 16
Views: 14045

Re: Engine oil leak

Hello, Thanks for the replies I will have a go at curing the oil leak when the weather warms up a little, no heating in my garage. I'm not in favour of removing the front axle though, there is a lot of weight there for a chap of my years and besides I don't have room to wheel out the front axle. Aft...
by JMD168
Sat Jan 23, 2021 5:59 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Engine oil leak
Replies: 16
Views: 14045

Engine oil leak

Fordson Super Major 1961, after the engine has been run for a short time then turned off oil leaks from under the timing chain cover, after a few days the oil drips stop, I suspect a failed gasket or crank shaft seal. To get at the problem I think will require bonnet off front cowl off and radiator ...
by JMD168
Sun Aug 23, 2020 12:16 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Low engine revs
Replies: 18
Views: 8187

Re: Low engine revs

After adjusting the stop screw to gain full rack travel the engine speed increased to 1500 RPM which is still short of the 1,800, I took the rubber pipe off the inlet manifold and started it up, 1,800 was easily reached the engine was speeding up to 2,00 RPM when I shut it down. The hose was flatten...
by JMD168
Wed Aug 19, 2020 3:39 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Low engine revs
Replies: 18
Views: 8187

Re: Low engine revs

Hello, following the instruction from Shepp, I found out I needed a new starter solenoid as all I got was a click when trying to start which could be embarrassing when away from home, ordered one and got it fitted. Inlet butterfly valve vertical, cleaned out the air filter filled with clean oil. Loo...
by JMD168
Sun Aug 09, 2020 7:15 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Low engine revs
Replies: 18
Views: 8187

Re: Low engine revs

Thanks for that Billy 26F5, I made a small adjustment to the air intake butterfly valve at full throttle it is now vertical, I cleaned out the air filter which had plenty of grit in the bottom replenished with clean oil, but the mesh was clean, no grass or seeds much to my surprise. The engine stop ...
by JMD168
Mon Aug 03, 2020 8:53 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Low engine revs
Replies: 18
Views: 8187

Low engine revs

Hello I'm a new member, I've just bought a 1961 Super Major the engine only revs to about 1,400 I expected it to rise to about 2,000, should it get to 2,000 or am I expecting too much?