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by Jerry Coles
Tue Nov 07, 2023 8:30 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Stripped Clutch Disk Splines
Replies: 4
Views: 1217

Re: Stripped Clutch Disk Splines

I have had good results on alignment tools by measuring the outside diameter of the shaft and finding a socket with the similar shaft diameter. Once assembled the disk will have to move slightly laterally as it slides over the input shaft. Tapping the levers allow a momentarily loosening of the pres...
by Jerry Coles
Mon Oct 16, 2023 9:45 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Dexta manuals in French?
Replies: 4
Views: 3032

Re: Dexta manuals in French?

Thank you Emil for the link. I passed on the link to my French Dexta friend and he is very happy!! I have taken a look at that website and it is a mine of useful information on European tractors etc! What is also useful is the listings under paint where you can find the RAL number for all the differ...
by Jerry Coles
Tue Oct 03, 2023 4:02 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Dexta manuals in French?
Replies: 4
Views: 3032

Dexta manuals in French?

Hi everybody
I have been corresponding with a Frenchman regarding upgrading his electrics on his Dexta.
Does anyone have a copy of the Dexta manuals in French please. This would assist him greatly. He's a young man and keen on his Dexta! (Does age matter if your keen on your Dexta?)
Regards
Jerry
by Jerry Coles
Sat Jul 15, 2023 5:19 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Dexta starter issues
Replies: 8
Views: 8769

Re: Dexta starter issues

Just had a quick browse of the Lucas manual. A mine of information although some is a bit dated but suits our needs. Thanks for the link and download. Cheers
by Jerry Coles
Wed Jun 14, 2023 6:25 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous topics
Topic: Diesel
Replies: 6
Views: 7012

Re: Diesel

Slightly off topic but I've seen quite a lot of FB posts about E5 and E10 petrol affecting small engines as the Methanol additive affects older fuel lines. The idea is you add a litre of water to five litres of E grade petrol and as the Methanol is Hygroscopic it separates out of the petrol and goes...
by Jerry Coles
Wed Jun 14, 2023 6:20 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Dexta hydraulics not functioning
Replies: 10
Views: 5010

Re: Dexta hydraulics not functioning

Re the top cover being square when lifting it off for the first 2".
Remove all the bolts and then before lifting fit at least two longer bolts or better still some studs so that the top cover is guided upwards. IMHO.
Cheers
Jerry
by Jerry Coles
Wed Jun 14, 2023 6:16 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Hydraulic pump relief valve - do Ineed to drain the transmission oil?
Replies: 15
Views: 6106

Re: Hydraulic pump relief valve - do Ineed to drain the transmission oil?

Hi Re the darft control pin. If what you are referring to is the follower pin that does wear, my memory in the distant past on this forum was the recommendation of using an equivalent size twist drill where you fit it and then cut off the excess. A twist drill is usually made of harder steel so won'...
by Jerry Coles
Tue Jul 19, 2022 10:02 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Good quality replacement parts
Replies: 18
Views: 9656

Re: Good quality replacement parts

Surely all you need is a length of string and a big nut! Put one end of the string against the upper part of the tyre sidewall and suspend the nut so it nearly touches the ground. Measure any gap you can see or move the top of the string away from the tyre until the nut touches the sidewall. Now do ...
by Jerry Coles
Mon Jan 31, 2022 9:05 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Miscellaneous Dexta pictures
Replies: 9
Views: 6560

Re: Miscellaneous Dexta pictures

The Winch frame was made from some spare U channel I had. The winch is 12V and I ran a heavy duty cable from the battery to an Anderson socket fixed to a spare number plate bracket. My Dexta is -ve Earth as I have an alternator and Electronic Indicators fitted. The winch has a 50mm tow-ball adaptor ...
by Jerry Coles
Mon Jan 31, 2022 8:54 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Miscellaneous Dexta pictures
Replies: 9
Views: 6560

Re: Miscellaneous Dexta pictures

And more! Tree Recovery also!
I guess you can say I use my Dexta!
by Jerry Coles
Mon Jan 31, 2022 8:47 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Miscellaneous Dexta pictures
Replies: 9
Views: 6560

Re: Miscellaneous Dexta pictures

More added! Winch frame, Crane attachment and Cordwood saw set up. Enjoy!
by Jerry Coles
Mon Jan 31, 2022 8:23 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Miscellaneous Dexta pictures
Replies: 9
Views: 6560

Re: Miscellaneous Dexta pictures

Two more added, a home made drinks holder. Made from a Baked Bean tin with the lid soldered to the side of the can for fixing to my toolbox and holes in the bottom for drainage. Spacer inside to raise the can slightly to aid access!! :)
by Jerry Coles
Mon Jan 31, 2022 7:34 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Miscellaneous Dexta pictures
Replies: 9
Views: 6560

Miscellaneous Dexta pictures

Hi folk
A pile of various Dexta pictures for you to view and make use of.
Regards
Jerry Coles
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... sp=sharing
by Jerry Coles
Sun Jan 30, 2022 10:31 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Number plate light renewal..a few pics
Replies: 8
Views: 10761

Re: Number plate light renewal..a few pics

Hi folk Just by coincidence I went to the Somerset Tractor show yesterday here in the UK. There were three Dexta's there and I took photographs of the number plates on them for Mervyn! I can't provide the photo's as I don't have a host but if you message me your email address I will email then to yo...
by Jerry Coles
Sun Jan 16, 2022 7:56 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Number plate light bracket.
Replies: 7
Views: 2689

Re: Number plate light bracket.

I'm off to the Bath & West Tractor show at the end of the month, I'll see what I can find!
by Jerry Coles
Sun Jan 16, 2022 7:36 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Number plate light bracket.
Replies: 7
Views: 2689

Re: Number plate light bracket.

I'll trace and measure my bracket. The original light fitting is still available here in the UK.
cheers
Jerry
by Jerry Coles
Tue Jun 08, 2021 9:01 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: New Exhaust
Replies: 5
Views: 2843

Re: New Exhaust

Try any exhaust/Tyre shop like Kwikfit. They should have a catalogue of standard exhausts. You just need the internal diameter of the Exhaust manifold and dimensions of the length to the silencer and length of silencer etc.
by Jerry Coles
Sun Jun 06, 2021 1:28 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: New electrical harness.
Replies: 19
Views: 6631

Re: New electrical harness.

Hi Mervyn
This video might be of use to you :)
Cheers
Jerry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwBah61X25U
by Jerry Coles
Fri Jun 04, 2021 9:28 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: How to change oil pan gaskets?
Replies: 54
Views: 14732

Re: How to change oil pan gaskets?

I took the new clutch plate and found a socket that had the same external diameter size as the inner diameter of the clutch plate. I made sure the socket was a tight fit on the extension and used it to line up the clutch plate with the flywheel and then tightened the pressure plate on. All OK :)
Jerry
by Jerry Coles
Thu Jun 03, 2021 9:27 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: How to change oil pan gaskets?
Replies: 54
Views: 14732

Re: How to change oil pan gaskets?

A little tip. When reassembling the Bell housing back onto the Engine the last few cm are the most critical as you have to have both large and heavy parts to align for them to mate and guiding them at this point is difficult. So obtain some lengths of studding (long threaded rods) the diameter of th...
by Jerry Coles
Thu Jun 03, 2021 8:49 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: What lamps are used for the oil pressure and charging lamps?
Replies: 11
Views: 3998

Re: What lamps are used for the oil pressure and charging lamps?

Be careful what type of bulb holder you order! For the Ignition warning light it should have two wires insulated from the chassis. As one side of the bulb goes to the live terminal of the battery and the other side goes to the Dynamo output (So that when the Dynamo output voltage rises to equal or h...
by Jerry Coles
Wed May 26, 2021 8:37 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: How to change oil pan gaskets?
Replies: 54
Views: 14732

Re: How to change oil pan gaskets?

Hi Ilkka
By BB I meant Bulletin Board which this forum is, as in the title phpBB.
Glad your Dexta seems to becoming looser.
I have been using my 6 foot topper in the long grass in my field today. It worked hard but then that is what Dexta's like :)
Cheers
Jerry
by Jerry Coles
Mon May 24, 2021 8:02 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: How to change oil pan gaskets?
Replies: 54
Views: 14732

Re: How to change oil pan gaskets?

Iikka I have messaged you here on the BB.
Jerry
by Jerry Coles
Mon May 24, 2021 7:55 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: New electrical harness.
Replies: 19
Views: 6631

Re: New electrical harness.

Hi I've been down to my field (between rain showers!) to take a look at the wiring on my Dexta's. I have four but one is just a rolling chassis. My runner has my headlight loom run from under the fuel tank by the battery tray up past the Air filter and then follows the fuel return line across the to...