The Fordson Tractor Pages Forum

Hi all, a brief update (and thanks for previous advice).... So the history: this was a tractor ressurected so previous condition/working status is unknown! Following the cleaning and refurb of the air cleaner (following the poor max revs issue), I've checked and the butterfly valve and hoses are OK....

Hiya My Dexta presently has the 14.9/13x24s (In a worn regular cleated tread), and the 24" wheels fit OK over the brake drums, worth noting the rolling radius is slightly smaller than standard. I have seen 12.4 28" grass tyres advertised second hand so they are occasionally available and possibly av...

Super advice, many thanks, the rack cover is on, i have cleaned the permanently installed mesh. I’ll te-assemble and test at different stages. Thanks for the 2200 revs info; most useful! More to follow!!!

Hi all My Dexta wouldn’t Rev, I checked the pump and diaghpragm and all looked ok. I removed the cover from the injector pump and moved the rack sideways which does increase the revs. Next looked at the air filter, if I removed the pre-cleaner/mushroom the revs do increase. I’d checked oil level in ...

Hi fellow Dexta fans
I’m looking for a variety of Dexta parts that people may have kicking around, hence reaching out, especially if you’re in East Anglia!
Primarily after sump, front axle pivot box and pin/retainer , and a Dexta front crank pulley.

Appreciate any help or direction

Thanks!

Hi all If the footpedal operates the LHS brake then I expect the issue is with the linkages between the handbrake lever and the LHS brake operating shaft Thanks for the link on posting hopefully you can see referenced image https://i.postimg.cc/2VN2kbCn/Dexta-Handbrake-Numbered.png FYI 1. Brake shaf...

Hi again i did find an old photo (but can't seem to post), I'd suggest (as if the handbrake mounted on the LHS is operating the brake on the RHS) the cross linkages are working but the adjustment screw and locknut from the handbrake shaft are loose/missing, meaning the handbrake shaft does not opera...

I believe the handbrake should work on both wheels and is independent of the pedal being latches together. Check the linkages that use the cross link bracket that runs under the tractor, you should see them move as the handbrake lever is moved, they operate onto cams for the usual footbrake rods. Ap...

Hi all I thought i’d share findings fyi The middle injector pipe wasn’t pumping, on removing the injector pump covr the middle cam follwer is wedged open!! Removing fuel lift pump shows scoring in the central inj pump lobe!!! Looks expensive so i think i now have toremove inj pump for better inspect...

Hi all My Dexta was running ok then it just stopped while idling, I thought perhaps out of fuel, but lift pump was ok (checked via bleed screw) I released number 1 injector, but no fuel spurting, there had been a knock knock, or perhaps more a slap slap near the front of the engine, but now i’m Susp...

Hi fellow Dexta fans Thought I'd share my findings on the fixed lift, I used info from this forum and a variety of other area and all now good 1. Check the lift height control pin (this wears on the cam), mine had worn, however rather than replace I removed mine, re inserted it with worn side away f...

Hi Tim

did you make a decision?? Hydraulics or not???

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Thanks Shawnee I hope to revisit the tractor in the coming weeks and will advise/investigate your suggestions. I've had the top/flow control assembly off, and have been trying to remove the 'flow control valve', however i can't remove the cap that is held in place with the roll pin. Any ideas anyone...

Hiya The Fordson manuals do detail a method of attaching a pressure gauge to the output of the pump and/or the auxiliary services valve. See links for details I believe this is serious high pressure kit, so not sure what you would have available locally. I'd guess that if you lift mechanisms can rai...

Hiya

Really depends whether you wish to attach and operate attachments. The bulk of deltas I've seen have/use hydraulics

Regards Nigel

Hiya fellow Dexta fans, welcome your thoughts and advice on my lift. Work/progress to date, note I've never actually witnessed the lift fully working, only partially! I have done and status so far..... - removed hydraulic top (twice) first time tried to adjust the lift settings (made a tool similar ...

Hi all (first time posting fotos so please bear with me) One of the possible seats for the dexta I'm ressurecting is shown below http://i1383.photobucket.com/albums/ah299/fredthed0g/IMG_1884_zpsmnw5ddfc.jpg You can see the first repair (shiny piece), I'm looking to repair the 'holey' nose piece next...

Thanks all really helpful, I hope to fix some of the problems in the next few weeks and I'll come back as needed cheers Nigel

Hi all Thanks for a super forum I'm trying to get my father in law's dexta running again, and have a variety of challenges (all done remotely tractor is many miles away!)!!! Firstly the machine screws that hold the gearlevel base down are very worn/cross threaded etc, hence the whole base moves abou...

Hi not sure on dexta gearbox, but I had a similar issue on a motorbike a few years ago, if you can see the bolt or drain oil and tip tractor to be able to locate it you may be able to 'suck it' out. On the bike I attached smaller tubes onto the hoover outlet, then used to 'grab' the bolt. this worke...

Hi Many thanks for the tips, I think it may actually be a Super Ddexta so my question still stands (just in case) on the nut size. I believe that the shafts have become 'ridged' (hence the leaks), and we plan to clean them and fill with metallic araldite, sand them down and then rebuild. Hopefully (...

Hi all Thanks for the previous advice. I have now purchased replacement rear axles oil seals and brake shoes for my father in law's dexta. I plan to go and see him in a few weeks to change these out. Before then please can anyone advise the size of (the large) nuts that are used to retain the axle/b...

Hi all I'm a newby, who is looking to assist my father in law with his dexta Two issues at present: 1. the rear hydraulic lift (he has a link box fitted at present) is unable to lift a load, (I have to shovel stuff in by hand!!!). It does stay lifted, and if you leave it overnight it seems to stay l...