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by Ozenigma
Wed Jan 04, 2012 9:28 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Repair my Petrol Major or go Diesel?
Replies: 8
Views: 9275

Re: Repair my Petrol Major or go Diesel?

Brian, From now on I will be hording my spares too :wink: So far, I havent caught up with Barry or Allen. It is summer down here and most hardworking Ozzies are at the beach until next Monday....End of Xmas. While I have worked on plenty of pre and post war cars over the years, this is new territory...
by Ozenigma
Wed Jan 04, 2012 10:14 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Repair my Petrol Major or go Diesel?
Replies: 8
Views: 9275

Re: Repair my Petrol Major or go Diesel?

Problems with the petrol/kerosene are mainly with the manifold/vaporiser which suffers with internal stress fractures due to the high temperatures involved...Check out "Henrietta Overhaul" on the Wiki from the Home Page, may be of interest. :D ". Enjoyed the Wiki page Brian, thanks :D Interesting t...
by Ozenigma
Tue Jan 03, 2012 8:53 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Repair my Petrol Major or go Diesel?
Replies: 8
Views: 9275

Re: Repair my Petrol Major or go Diesel?

Thanks for the advice Frank, will call Allen .
by Ozenigma
Mon Jan 02, 2012 8:42 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Repair my Petrol Major or go Diesel?
Replies: 8
Views: 9275

Repair my Petrol Major or go Diesel?

Hi Guys, I have been using a Petrol/Kero Major on my small acreage block for about 10 years and would like to continue the experience. However, the motor recently decided to run on 3 cylinders. Cause: one seized exhaust valve and bent push rod. Worse still, it also appeared to be rock and roll time ...
by Ozenigma
Mon Jan 02, 2012 8:36 pm
Forum: Fordson F, N and E27N Major
Topic: Repair Petrol Major or go Diesel?
Replies: 2
Views: 4908

Re: Repair Petrol Major or go Diesel?

Dandy Dave wrote:This should be posted in the "Fordson New Major" Thread. Motors will interchange. Dandy Dave!
Thanks mate, will do! Not sure about model.
by Ozenigma
Mon Jan 02, 2012 11:01 am
Forum: Fordson F, N and E27N Major
Topic: Repair Petrol Major or go Diesel?
Replies: 2
Views: 4908

Repair Petrol Major or go Diesel?

Hi Guys, I have been using a Petrol/Kero Major on my small acreage block for about 10 years and would like to continue the experience. However, the motor recently decided to run on 3 cylinders. Cause: one seized exhaust valve and bent push rod. Worse still, it also appeared to be rock and roll time ...