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So yesterday I drained the gearbox oil and ran the tractor for about 10 minutes with the clutch depressed and no leaks. Refilled the gearbox and ran for a couple of minutes and was leaking again so at least I have proved it is the gearbox side seal leaking. With the nights drawing in think I will le...

So I have received a set of new headlights for my 1962 Super Major but having trouble getting them to work. It is positive earth tractor and I have fitted a new wiring loom. If I turn on the headlights at the main switch I confirm I get 12v on the Black/Green(I have 2 headlight wires in the loom(Red...

Hi all. Many thanks for the advice. I decided to take of the Gearbox Cover Plate from the LH Side to see if I could see the Handbrake mechanism(which you can) and was all OK. But I did find that the top yoke on the cover plate had not engaged one of the flanges on the upper gear shaft. Checked every...

Hi, ignore the wheels going in different directions when off the ground, this is just how a differential works. When the tractor is on the ground in neutral, can it be pushed forwards or back or does it feel as if the brakes are on? To be honest I have only tried it in gear while on axle stands and...

Sounds like your handbrake is in trouble, and it's a gearbox out job if it's damaged. Try moving it to the off position (fully forward), never allow any movement unless it is fully off, otherwise it will weld up causing lots of trouble and damage. What colour is the oil? If it's black it's from the...

So after restoring my 1962 Super Major which was running fine and all gears were working, so I haven't touched anything on the gearbox, transmission and rear axle. When I drained the gearbox and rear axle there was only approx 20-30 litres of oil drained so low oil levels in both when I got the trac...

The late regulator is sealed, I do remember something on adjusting it but I don't know where. Just connect the voltmeter to terminal A as you say. There are screws beneath the rubber, but I can't say what each one does. Don't adjust them unless you know what they do. Sandy Hi Sandy many thanks. Aft...

Hi. Can any one tell me how to test the voltage on a Super Major Voltage Regulator with the DEAF terminals. In the Manual I have it says disconnect the A and A1 terminals and connect together then connect negative lead of voltmeter to these leads and positive lead of voltmeter to earth then start en...

On another point. Can someone confirm the process for polarising the generator for a positive earth system. Do you need to flash the field terminal from the positive or negative battery terminal once you disconnect the wires from the generator.

Check all wires for insulation defects and insulate well, you should be fine after that. Sandy Thanks Sandy. I was hoping that is all it was and just wanted to make sure I hadn't done something daft, maybe I snagged a wire when installing. Such a shame as it had all been working fine for a few days...

A short in the vercinity of the light switch? Or a faulty start-relay (solenoid) drawing too much current and overloading the wire-loom? Too bad about the new loom,hope the Major is working again soon😀 Svend Thanks SvendH. Yes did seem to be in the vicinity of the ignition switch where it flashed. ...

So I have recently replaced all the electrics including wiring loom on the 1962 Super Major I am restoring. Wired according to the wiring diagram in the wiring loom kit and cross checked against the original wiring diagram(Positive Earth). I have checked all wired correctly and checked again. All ha...

Hi I have recently fitted a new handbrake to the Super Major I am restoring as the old one was bent out of recognition. But when refitting the fuel tank last night found that the handbrake fouls on the fuel tank meaning you cannot fully release the handbrake. I am wondering if there is a different t...

Hi all just wondering if anyone can give me the modern equivalent of the 11x36 Tyres fitted to the rear of my Super Major as having trouble finding them, also is there a modern equivalent of the 6.00x19 front tyres(although have found these ok). Also any advice on the best places to order/purchase t...

Hi I am currently restoring my 1st 1962 Super Major and have a few questions. 1,What is the best way to get into the handbrake wear plates. 2,Does anyone know the size of the thread on the drain tap on the LH side of the engine block near the dynamo. 3,When I bought it there was no Tacho connection....