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by nzMark
Sat Dec 20, 2014 4:05 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: new member - super major or power major
Replies: 21
Views: 19678

Re: new member - super major or power major

Hi, you seem to be getting dates/model sorted, no raised PTO though and your extra service valve is a single acting valve not double acting as pat has suggested. I would suggest the nose was updated to a super front to give clearance for loader frames (if they still were side mounted as pre super"s ...
by nzMark
Sat Dec 13, 2014 10:21 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: new member - super major or power major
Replies: 21
Views: 19678

Re: new member - super major or power major

hi ernie, the dipstick is rear end oil, not gearbox. the gearbox level/ filler is the big plug beside clutch pedal. cheers mark
by nzMark
Tue Nov 11, 2014 7:34 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: what oil should i use in gearbox and rear axle
Replies: 4
Views: 4257

Re: what oil should i use in gearbox and rear axle

hi skidz. without knowing any extreme temperatures involved any 20/30 universal tractor oil will do the job, a straight 20/30 sae is the specified oil but a UTO will be a lot easier to find. Mark
by nzMark
Mon Nov 10, 2014 7:51 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: what oil should i use in gearbox and rear axle
Replies: 4
Views: 4257

Re: what oil should i use in gearbox and rear axle

hiya skidz,
Look at posting from brian about oil spec's. ford changed requirements for majors from 90w gear oil to 30w engine oil so your choice.
Brian is the wizard so ignore his word at you peril. cheers. mark
by nzMark
Wed Oct 01, 2014 8:14 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Front Seal help
Replies: 15
Views: 14131

Re: Front Seal help

hiya witty, sorry to be bear of bad news but yes, the front plate has a gasket between it and the block to seal oil in. you need good sealant that does not "go off" to fast as the outer timing cover bolts also hold the plate to block. keep onwith it, you will get there. cheers. Mark
by nzMark
Fri Jul 04, 2014 10:47 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Raised PTO Shaft removal
Replies: 8
Views: 11585

Re: Raised PTO Shaft removal

hi whirly,
Yes you understand, when you unbolt the raised unit you can see the bearing holder shown in your picture , use a bar either side of outer gear and spacers between main housing and bars to give leverage to get bearing holder and entire shaft to slide out.
Cheers
by nzMark
Fri Jul 04, 2014 8:45 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Raised PTO Shaft removal
Replies: 8
Views: 11585

Re: Raised PTO Shaft removal

hi whirly the raised pto shaft brg is in a housing which is "supposedly" an easily removed slide BUT rust etc can make it harder to slide back. you should be able to easily pry it back with care between the main housing and the gear on the shaft with use of appropriate spacers. it is NOT a press fit...
by nzMark
Wed Apr 23, 2014 9:14 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: NM Radiator removal
Replies: 17
Views: 11359

Re: NM Radiator removal

hiya all. egg works BUT only use the white. the yolk mucks up the effect. pepper washes out with no residue so to me is awesome.
whatever you use have fun. :beer:
by nzMark
Tue Apr 22, 2014 11:14 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: NM Radiator removal
Replies: 17
Views: 11359

Re: NM Radiator removal

Hi all, if you need a good quick tempory fix then tip a tin (small) of GROUND pepper into radiator, it will get carried around with water and will stick in crack and swell to seal leak. works well unless leak is massive.
Your tip for the day! :D :beer:
by nzMark
Thu Apr 10, 2014 8:18 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Raised PTO Questions
Replies: 11
Views: 11983

Re: Raised PTO Questions

hi whirly. the raised unit allows hydraulics to continue while engaging/disengaging PTO. ie. post hole borer on and you can engage/disengage borer irrevalent? of hydraulic availability. on modern tractors (hush my mouth) hydraulics are independent of PTO whilst on old girls they are intergrated. the...
by nzMark
Sat Nov 16, 2013 8:17 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Injector washers
Replies: 4
Views: 4618

Re: Injector washers

Hi, the leak off pipe has no washers on some engines but others have copper washers, I think better to be safe than sorry and have installed copper washers to ensure no diesel gets into oil. cheers
by nzMark
Thu Oct 24, 2013 8:23 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Engine Front Mounting Plate
Replies: 7
Views: 8665

Re: Engine Front Mounting Plate

hi, I am guessing that the "B" will have the relief valve hole while the "A" will not.
Maybe you will be able to have this verified by others shortly. :idea: :)
by nzMark
Sun Jun 23, 2013 8:48 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Power Major Tractor seat
Replies: 21
Views: 18192

Re: Power Major Tractor seat

hi Pat,
There should be a steel flat strap welded accross the front of the side rails (approx 20mm x 3mm) and the sprind clip hooks on that which keeps the seat down.

Hope this helps, i cant get a photo to show you
by nzMark
Wed Jun 19, 2013 8:36 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Difference between Major Diesel, Power Major and Super Major
Replies: 49
Views: 82101

Re: Difference between Major Diesel, Power Major and Super M

Hiya County,
ACR is auto clutch release (all working including top arm). was popular for ploughing etc so when you hit something hard the clutch was engeged thus preventing breakages. dont use it but it is there. lol

cheers
by nzMark
Tue Jun 18, 2013 8:32 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Difference between Major Diesel, Power Major and Super Major
Replies: 49
Views: 82101

Re: Difference between Major Diesel, Power Major and Super M

Hiya county,
sounds like you scored well.
enjoy the drive home and your purchase.
Forgot to mention probably other major change was headlights went into grill for supers. lol

What is on it? my 1958 power has ACR, power steer and raised PTO, sorting out trans/diff oil transfer problem now.

Mark
by nzMark
Thu Jun 13, 2013 9:20 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Difference between Major Diesel, Power Major and Super Major
Replies: 49
Views: 82101

Re: Difference between Major Diesel, Power Major and Super M

hiya county, basicly supers had upgraded hydraulics, disc brakes and also diff lock. power major had (mostly) live drive, the dash moved to top of fuel tank and had tacho. in all series/years upgrades were implimented so every year things were improved by slight changes. these are basicly the major ...
by nzMark
Thu May 02, 2013 4:12 am
Forum: The PARTS SWAP forum!
Topic: Fordson Major Dynamo Guard
Replies: 1
Views: 3578

Re: Fordson Major Dynamo Guard

hello everyone,
If you provide this user with goods make sure you have been paid in full before sending them.
I sent on good faith and it was not returned.
by nzMark
Tue Jan 22, 2013 6:32 am
Forum: The PARTS SWAP forum!
Topic: looking for power major raised pto gears
Replies: 0
Views: 3029

looking for power major raised pto gears

Hi All, i have found a raised PTO for my power major BUT the drive gear on pto shaft is worn out, and idle gear not much better. :eyes: Does anyone have any spare that they will sell or know of a manufacturer that can make them at reasonable cost? :scratchhead: cheers. MarkKeep on tractoring :D :)
by nzMark
Wed Jan 16, 2013 10:02 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Do you know what this is used for?
Replies: 9
Views: 7087

Re: Do you know what this is used for?

Hi, is that not the draft? control add on for pre supers?
looks like the fitment pieces i have seen in manuals for major and power majors.
I have not seen any fitted but i will look though stuff to see if i can find out more.
Cheers.
Mark
by nzMark
Thu Dec 27, 2012 9:44 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: waterpump repair
Replies: 3
Views: 3481

Re: waterpump repair

Hiya dan,
You need a good press or at very least a good puller and very good vice to do a good job(any other not worth doing)
sounds like it might be alot easier for you to get a whole pump.
Cheers
Mark. keep on tractoring :)
by nzMark
Wed Dec 26, 2012 12:15 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: poor starting
Replies: 11
Views: 10115

Re: poor starting

hi Kirbust, try cleaning all battery terminals and maybe also swap battery from other fordson and try that. symtoms point to either bad connection or crook nattery.
Hope this helps. Mark :)
by nzMark
Fri Dec 21, 2012 10:20 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: simms vacuum governed injector pump internals
Replies: 6
Views: 17926

Re: simms vacuum governed injector pump internals

Hi Pavel, yes site worked for me this time, i notice that when site would not work there was no "pdf" in front of listing, now it is back. Thanks heaps. Gerald, Thanks for your link, it works to. I am greatfull to you both. Many thanks. Mark now i can sort out issues i have. no more black black smoke.
by nzMark
Thu Dec 20, 2012 9:34 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: simms vacuum governed injector pump internals
Replies: 6
Views: 17926

Re: simms vacuum governed injector pump internals

Thanks Pavel,
went to link week or so ago and looked at manual, now i try to get back and cant seem to access it anymore, reports corrupted file and cant restore.
do you have any suggestions?
Mark
by nzMark
Tue Dec 11, 2012 8:12 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: simms vacuum governed injector pump internals
Replies: 6
Views: 17926

simms vacuum governed injector pump internals

Hello All, I am looking to find a diagram of internals of a simms vacuum governed injector pump, mine seems to overfuel engine when under load, runs clear until load applied. i have turned fuel screw in as much as possible (not normal position) and most smoke gone but i think there is something miss...