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Further to my post some photos update

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Hi all I have now got the serial number and some casting numbers. I think it is a February 1963 FSM, there are a couple of extra details on the tractor 1) hydraulic lift arms are,as said before, equipped for a pickup hitch, there is also the foot pedal mechanism but alas no linkages. Now equipped wi...

Hello again Thank you for your input, as I have found before that this forum is a goldmine of knowledge. I hope to acquire some scalloped rear wheels for my FSM in the near future, further to my link to some photos before I started the renovation, I have acquired three spoke front wheels,also I will...

Hi al just wanted to share my project with you

This is my first attempt at uploading photos so bear with me

https://postimg.cc/gallery/VcQ3CCsk

Les

Thank you both for your help. I would like my FSM to look as much as original as possible.
I’m now in the process of re assembling it and I will send some pictures when I’m able to.

Thank you so much for your kindness in helping me.

Hi all,

Just a quick question about my March 1963 Fordson Super major.

What type of rear wheels should be on the tractor scalloped or round.
At the moment they are round, would they need changing?

Also what tyre size?

Thank you in advance

Les

Wow, thank you all for the very extensive response.
The forum seems to be a veritable Aladdin’s cave of information. I will endeavour to provide a few photos of the tractor in the very near future.

Very much appreciated I have learnt a lot from you all
Thank you
Yorkshire

Hi all I am restoring a March 1963 FSM serial number 08C949998, complete strip down renewing parts and seals as required.full down to bare metal re spray. I have just two queries 1) my FSM has four spokes on front wheels is this correct or should there be three.? 2) the gearbox casting as code of E1...

Hi and thanks for letting me join your forum. I’m new to this so please be kind. My name is Les and I’m 75 years young. My first tractor I ever drove was from the age of ten and it was a Fordson Dexter, My first tractor restoration was a field marshal series 3 owned by my son we did this restoration...