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by russelm
Mon May 17, 2021 2:41 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: New electrical harness.
Replies: 19
Views: 6664

Re: New electrical harness.

In my experience the harnesses do not include the full length of cable needed for the lights, they usually terminate with a set of bullets (two at the front for the headlights and one near the control box for the rears, grounds are picked up locally via a suitably cleaned bolt/stud), I am literally ...
by russelm
Tue Oct 13, 2020 1:28 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: fitting a front loader
Replies: 6
Views: 3951

Re: fitting a front loader

The front bar is essential on the ones I have seen, it is this that bolts to the front of the tractor where the cross beam that supports the front axle attaches to the engine sump.

Then the arms bolt onto the ends of the beam
by russelm
Tue Jun 09, 2020 11:15 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: been missing for a long time
Replies: 3
Views: 3065

Re: been missing for a long time

Hi Brian

Good to see you back, I also have been missing for some time and with lockdown, have been catching up on lots of Dexta jobs!
by russelm
Mon Jul 17, 2017 1:27 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: CRANKSHAFTS
Replies: 2
Views: 3447

Re: CRANKSHAFTS

I cant see it being necessary to balance such a low revving engine to the degree of accuracy you refer to. That said, I do know of an outfit that would do it for circa 150 and would balance the full assembly including rods, pistons, crank pulley, flywheel and clutch plates. That said, I have not fou...
by russelm
Fri Jul 07, 2017 1:56 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Cylinders filling with diesel
Replies: 4
Views: 4926

Re: Cylinders filling with diesel

That's the only reasonable cause, pop an inline tap into the cold start feeder pipe as a quick fix to get you going whilst you sort a tap repair out.
by russelm
Tue Nov 08, 2016 4:25 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Dexta Engine Block Cracks what to look for
Replies: 6
Views: 8303

Re: Dexta Engine Block Cracks what to look for

The water jacket extends down to below the casting numbers, its pretty large
by russelm
Tue Sep 06, 2016 9:01 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Temp sensor/gauge
Replies: 3
Views: 6633

Re: Temp sensor/gauge

Also be aware that not all the gauges fit the bezel in the instrument panel :x
by russelm
Mon Aug 22, 2016 1:37 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Outer Axle Bearing
Replies: 2
Views: 4651

Re: Outer Axle Bearing

Its a tapered roller bearing so the shims set the pre-load and control the play
by russelm
Thu May 05, 2016 10:02 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Oil pressure gauge
Replies: 3
Views: 6590

Re: Oil pressure gauge

The light should be enough given its a good/not good indicator
by russelm
Mon Apr 18, 2016 9:45 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Greasable front wheel caps?
Replies: 8
Views: 8051

Re: Greasable front wheel caps?

I have recently fitted some to mine (1959), the main issue I had was where the hub had been clouted with a 4ld persuader and distorted the thread but, a bit of work and they fitted all be it tight.
by russelm
Tue Apr 12, 2016 10:23 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Re-fitting fuel tank
Replies: 4
Views: 5074

Re: Re-fitting fuel tank

Mine certainly had a compressible rubber pad as I replaced them with a modern sticky back equivalent when rebuilding. Oh and the same applies to the radiator to but, don't buy the ones from Agrline or similar, far batter just purchasing some rubber mat of a decent thickness and cutting and drilling ...
by russelm
Wed Mar 16, 2016 12:17 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Steering re-build
Replies: 8
Views: 11476

Re: Steering re-build

That's by far the worst wear and pitting I have seen on one.
by russelm
Fri Feb 12, 2016 4:00 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: throttle control lever
Replies: 7
Views: 8639

Re: throttle control lever

The ones with the hole just take an imperial size roll pin.
by russelm
Mon Feb 08, 2016 11:09 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Manifold Heater
Replies: 15
Views: 14865

Re: Manifold Heater

Its a thermostart, dead common and used right up until the early 90's one industrial diesels
by russelm
Mon Nov 16, 2015 11:07 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Super dexta vavles
Replies: 4
Views: 6409

Re: Super dexta vavles

Brian is correct. For me, its a multi stage process which involves some basic checking and inspection. If you can, remove the collets and valve springs and check the guides for wear and play, also inspect the valve seats and valve mating face for damage. You may well find that, assuming the guides a...
by russelm
Fri Nov 13, 2015 9:40 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Diesel Leak of fuel pump
Replies: 9
Views: 10091

Re: Diesel Leak of fuel pump

The lubricating fuel depth is already set by a dip tube in the pump so raising the level wont give any benefit plus, the fuel pressure in the pumps pistons will be a few hundred psi which will easily overcome a fraction of a psi of head. Thinking again about a return to the tank, for these pumps it ...
by russelm
Wed Nov 11, 2015 11:35 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Diesel Leak of fuel pump
Replies: 9
Views: 10091

Re: Diesel Leak of fuel pump

The whole basis of the setup is to allow diesel to leak out in a controlled manner, the end of the pipe actually should pass through a small bracket which is attached to one of the sump bolts. The loop acts as a trap to stop gunk and foreign bodies getting in. The alternative of bringing a pipe up t...
by russelm
Tue Nov 10, 2015 4:51 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Diesel Leak of fuel pump
Replies: 9
Views: 10091

Re: Diesel Leak of fuel pump

They should all have it and there should be a 360 degree loop to stop crud getting in (this fills with diesel like a U bend)

You can see it in this photo (this is a lot currently on ebay)

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by russelm
Mon Nov 09, 2015 12:54 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Timing gear cover gasket
Replies: 2
Views: 4797

Re: Timing gear cover gasket

There must be two types for the Perkins 3 cylinder as a recent engine gasket kit that came from a well known supplier, had two cover gaskets of slightly different shapes.

Obviously only one of the supplied fitted the Dexta.
by russelm
Tue Oct 20, 2015 8:29 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Broken camshaft
Replies: 2
Views: 4517

Re: Broken camshaft

Every case of a broken cam shaft I have seen (various engine types) has been due to an oil feed failure to a camshaft bearing.

Easy enough to check on a Dexta given its external oil feed pipe work.
by russelm
Thu Oct 15, 2015 8:11 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Breathing?
Replies: 8
Views: 11401

Re: Breathing?

Do remember that a well combusted fossil fuel result in lots of moisture which will be seen from a breather via blow by gases and gas escaping up the exhaust guide if somewhat worn). The result will also be some mayo on the oil filler and in the rocker cover (this should go if the engine gets very h...
by russelm
Fri Oct 09, 2015 8:14 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Post Rammer - follow-up
Replies: 18
Views: 16903

Re: Post Rammer - follow-up

No, born bred and grew up in Great Bowden then went to University in Nottingham and stayed there. Family all still live in the 'shire' Remember the area well, as children we used to cycle up to the woods at Dingley to go on the rope swing then continuing on and over the A6 before hurtling at break n...
by russelm
Thu Oct 08, 2015 2:19 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Post Rammer - follow-up
Replies: 18
Views: 16903

Re: Post Rammer - follow-up

Scratch that, its Dingley!
by russelm
Thu Oct 08, 2015 2:16 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Post Rammer - follow-up
Replies: 18
Views: 16903

Re: Post Rammer - follow-up

Is that Desborough water column in the back ground?
by russelm
Thu Sep 03, 2015 4:34 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Dexta Baling
Replies: 2
Views: 4890

Re: Dexta Baling

Steering and brakes would be my concern as the there wont be any extra torque (it only goes quicker as the engine will rev to 6K being what looks like an old Ford V6 petrol)