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by niallsdexta
Mon Jul 04, 2016 12:56 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: front axle
Replies: 5
Views: 8281

Re: front axle

Hi All, Just a quick update, I have replaced everything I thought was to be replaced, I machined up a new spacer for in front of the axle, new bolts in the radius arms, new bolts in the steering arms, ne spindle bushings, bearings and seals, new drag link ends front and back, wheel bearings tightene...
by niallsdexta
Wed Jun 08, 2016 9:53 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: front axle
Replies: 5
Views: 8281

Re: front axle

last night I removed the drag link on the near side and all seems well there, I also removed the large bolt holding the radius arms to the axle and they are a snug fit, I knew they were OK as they are new (last couple of years). So I went on the spindle tops, I removed the steering arm and the bolt ...
by niallsdexta
Tue Jun 07, 2016 11:36 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: front axle
Replies: 5
Views: 8281

front axle

Hi Guys, I am looking for some help and advice please. On my 62 Super Dexta the front wheels are playing a dancing game as I drive down the road! The tractor is for Sunday driving on road runs etc. The steering box play is quite low with about 1/8th of a turn free play, but the wheel wobble is getti...
by niallsdexta
Tue Mar 15, 2016 10:04 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: tipping pipe on a super dexta
Replies: 5
Views: 6283

Re: tipping pipe on a super dexta

will the one pipe operate as a return also when letting the trailer down?
would this also run a log splitter or would I need another return into the fuller bung for something like that?
Power top link?
by niallsdexta
Mon Mar 14, 2016 11:17 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: tipping pipe on a super dexta
Replies: 5
Views: 6283

tipping pipe on a super dexta

Hi All, I have a 64 Super Dexta that I would like to put a tipping pipe onto, can you please help me with the following: 1. what size tread is the port on the flow control chest which the pipe will connect to? (I have the chest with the arm speed adjustment and the flow control points to the right l...
by niallsdexta
Thu Apr 23, 2015 8:10 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Not Charging
Replies: 3
Views: 3775

Re: Not Charging

Thanks for the reply, Not sure about wiring as it was working for several years, just seems to have stopped charging recently, I think I will have to remove it form the tractor and leave it in the shop where the magicman can do his magic to it and hopefully that will be that. Is there anyway to chec...
by niallsdexta
Wed Apr 22, 2015 1:39 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Not Charging
Replies: 3
Views: 3775

Not Charging

Hi All, My super will not start without assistance, i have put a multimeter across the terminals of the dynamo and it is not given a reading, when I put the meter across the battery I get 12.46volts. What can I check for, or how do I check the dynamo further, what else could stop her form charging? ...
by niallsdexta
Fri Aug 01, 2014 8:20 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: towing socket
Replies: 7
Views: 5667

Re: towing socket

its great when another job's done, always a good feeling
by niallsdexta
Thu Jul 31, 2014 4:48 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: towing socket
Replies: 7
Views: 5667

Re: towing socket

Hi Sky Blue,

this is a easy enough task, where are you based in Ireland, if you send me a PM, maybe we are base close and i can give you a dig out if required :thumbs: .
by niallsdexta
Wed May 28, 2014 1:38 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Wheel Wobble
Replies: 8
Views: 8932

Re: Wheel Wobble

Hi Tim, it happens at road speed only and there is no shudder in the steering wheel, she sits straight with the RHS from the seat wheel wobbling like crazy, it has started to get to the point where it is worrying going down the road. i will check what you suggested the tyre pressure i know is good, ...
by niallsdexta
Wed May 28, 2014 10:18 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Wheel Wobble
Replies: 8
Views: 8932

Wheel Wobble

Hi Guys, I have developed bad front wheel wobble and I dont know what to do next. I have changed all the spindle bushes and the red rubbery washers on top, the steering box is as tight as can be expected for a Super dexta, the front axle pin was replaced. I have also tried swapping the two front whe...
by niallsdexta
Tue Oct 29, 2013 1:57 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: wheel wobble
Replies: 3
Views: 3678

Re: wheel wobble

good idea, I will try that maybe this weekend if I can get round to it.
by niallsdexta
Tue Oct 29, 2013 11:25 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: wheel wobble
Replies: 3
Views: 3678

wheel wobble

Hi All, Just a quick one for you all, i have very excessive wheel wobble on my front left wheel when driving at any sort of speed. As the front axle was completely overhauled 3 years ago and this is a tractor for fun not work I am very surprised if it could be spindle bushs etc. Does anyone have any...
by niallsdexta
Tue Apr 23, 2013 8:53 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Gearbox split
Replies: 1
Views: 2568

Gearbox split

Hi All, I am deep in the middle of my little super dexta, I split the tractor and replaced the rope seal along with the paper gasket, I also intend to replace the 3 bolts on the fingers on the pressure plate, however someone has welded them in before, do you know is it possible to replace these fing...
by niallsdexta
Thu Apr 04, 2013 4:22 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: strange find ...
Replies: 2
Views: 3385

Re: strange find ...

That's exactly what it is, its in good condition too, nice find, anything else hiding in there! :D
by niallsdexta
Mon Jun 25, 2012 4:55 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Engine Block
Replies: 2
Views: 3263

Engine Block

Hi All, I have a question that may not go down too well here, but I have a nasty crack in my block and its getting worse! That is on my 62 Super Dexta. I have been offered a practically new block which was bought for a 35, and the lad with the block has told me they are the exact same, is this true ...
by niallsdexta
Thu May 17, 2012 2:12 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Rope Seal
Replies: 3
Views: 5346

Rope Seal

Hi All, I will be changing the rope seal on the back of the engine as I have a decent oil leak from the back of the engine. when I have it split is there anything else I should be checking for or replacing, I am asking as I do not have the facilities to carry out this work at my own place I am bring...
by niallsdexta
Tue Apr 03, 2012 12:41 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Tyres
Replies: 5
Views: 5854

Tyres

Hi All, This has probably been asked already on here but I have a 62 Super Dexta, can anyone tell me the correct tyres to fit on this model, also it is mainly for play and to go on tractor runs, I do not possess a plough and I have no intention on ploughing so do I need radial or Cross ply? Also for...
by niallsdexta
Thu Nov 10, 2011 5:19 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Mystery Valve
Replies: 5
Views: 5176

Re: Mystery Valve

round my part, when the spring weakened and the value began to leak they just got a shot of braze to fix them!
by niallsdexta
Wed Aug 31, 2011 10:56 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: wheel pressure
Replies: 5
Views: 4149

Re: wheel pressure

forgive me here John, but what would i look for on the wheel nuts?

I have tryed it with just a link box on, but this does not make much difference!
by niallsdexta
Wed Aug 31, 2011 8:19 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: wheel pressure
Replies: 5
Views: 4149

Re: wheel pressure

Hi Gerry, I cannot be 100% sure, it all seems to have started when we rebuilt the tractor after we sprayed it up, I am unsure what step to take next, I will have to come up with a way to check if the wheels are buckled but not sure how to do this other than bring them to a tyre shop, also I had the ...
by niallsdexta
Tue Aug 30, 2011 3:22 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: wheel pressure
Replies: 5
Views: 4149

wheel pressure

Hi Guys, Can someone tell me what pressure they put in their tyres for road runs etc. i have 10 PSI in the back and when on the road at any speed it is very difficult to stay in the seat the tractor is so bouncy, also is there anything else i should check for other than trye pressure, i was thinking...
by niallsdexta
Wed Jul 27, 2011 9:39 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: hydraulics
Replies: 14
Views: 13038

Re: hydraulics

Thanks Brian,

Really appreciate your help, i will check these tonight and see if i can see something.
by niallsdexta
Tue Jul 26, 2011 5:10 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: hydraulics
Replies: 14
Views: 13038

Re: hydraulics

Hi Brian, Quick question for you on the piston seal, you say to make sure you get the lipped piston seal and not the 'O' ring and backing plate, why is this? Also i replaced my piston seal which was a lipped seal but still had to place the backing plate to reduce the amount of rectifing the arms wer...
by niallsdexta
Wed Jul 06, 2011 4:50 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Solenoid clicking
Replies: 7
Views: 12652

Re: Solenoid clicking

Hi Guys, Just to give you all an update on how things went, after pulling my hair out looking at all sorts and then deciding that I must need a new battery, I noticed (somehow) that when the solenoid was clicking the side lights of the tractor or the horn was not working at all, so I thought thats o...