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I thought that I would pop back on and give everyone an update. I have followed the advice and checked for oil pressure using a testing kit, delayed due to me ordering an adaptor in the wrong size. Starting the engine up from cold it has near enough 40psi, which didnt appear to alter when I increase...

Thanks for your replies, the reason for investigating the oil pump was mainly down to how clean the oil looks. The tractor does get used regularly but not for long periods but I find it hard to believe that it still looks so good. For a bit of background I started to investigate why my oil pressure ...

Hello Everyone I just wanted to ask everyones opinion on the easiest way to remove the sump on a Major. I am looking to replace the oil pump and clean everything out as I am a little concerned about the oil pressure. I would like to know if it is possible just to remove the triangular frame from the...

Thanks for your suggestions, I have been out to the tractor with a wiring diagram in the hope of getting my head round it all. I was struggling for a while trying to work out why the violet wire from the switch would have been changed to a different colour. Shortly after I spotted the violet wire on...

I have just been out and disconnected the wire from the oil pressure switch. I turned on the ignition and the light came on as normal and remained on as it has been doing with the engine running. Does this indicate a wiring issue?
Thanks again

I suggest you put a pressure gauge in (for testing only), it might show something else. Did you change the filter? And what oil did you use? The charging light does sound like a coincidence, does the oil pressure light go out when you disconnect the wire from the switch? If the light passes this te...

Hello Everyone I have owned a 1960 Fordson Power Major for about 4 years now and have enjoyed using it. It however has developed a problem that I am hoping you may have some advice to share with me. It has and still does run well but last month the oil pressure light didnt go out. It is usually dim ...