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by Noblett
Sat Dec 21, 2013 2:56 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Rare dexta handbrake?
Replies: 13
Views: 13653

Re: Rare dexta handbrake?

I don't know if this is a rare hand brake or not. I have one for my Dexta and it has a brass plate identifying it as made by Western Engineering from Delabole in North Cornwall. It comes with a replacement brake rod that the hand brake lever attaches to and is fixed to the bolts that hold the gearbo...
by Noblett
Sat Dec 08, 2012 8:47 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Restored 1964 Super Dexter
Replies: 11
Views: 9262

Re: Restored 1964 Super Dexter

I've just seen you're in USA so postage might be an issue!!!. Never mind. John
by Noblett
Sat Dec 08, 2012 8:41 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Restored 1964 Super Dexter
Replies: 11
Views: 9262

Re: Restored 1964 Super Dexter

Hi there I need an original seat PM me if you would like to sell and we can arrange payment/postage if possible. Many thanks John
by Noblett
Sun Nov 25, 2012 3:10 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Swinging draw bar
Replies: 3
Views: 3811

Re: Swinging draw bar

I can find plenty of pins that I could make fit but not with the correct clips etc i don't know if anyone else had managed to find the correct ones. John
by Noblett
Sun Nov 25, 2012 12:17 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Swinging draw bar
Replies: 3
Views: 3811

Swinging draw bar

I have managed to piece together the main parts of a swinging draw bar assembly however there are a few pins that I need to be able to use it. I am after the pivot pin that holds the draw bar in place part no 957e-4727, the adjusting pins and clips part no 957e-4737 and 113814-es and support bracket...
by Noblett
Thu Aug 09, 2012 9:49 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: front wheels..
Replies: 3
Views: 3749

Re: front wheels..

If you Russell up a bit more you could buy new wheels tyres and tubes fitted from Malcolm Hipperson for about £160 :D
by Noblett
Wed Jun 27, 2012 8:19 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Help! Can anybody I.D my loader
Replies: 4
Views: 4562

Re: Help! Can anybody I.D my loader

Hi there that is a mill loader I have one that came with a dexta I bought for spares. The part that you're missing has two plates coming off the gearbox and then a pin linking both of the rear loader brackets together. I have the complete setup and was going to scrap it so let me know if you would l...
by Noblett
Mon May 28, 2012 1:05 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Front axle spacers
Replies: 5
Views: 4756

Re: Front axle spacers

I have tried all the suppliers I can think of and nobody has them. I will go to a local engineering workshop and have them made. Will let you know how I get on. John
by Noblett
Tue May 22, 2012 9:16 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Front axle spacers
Replies: 5
Views: 4756

Re: Front axle spacers

Thanks for that I get most of my bits off them as there very helpful and my pin and bush are from Dunlop and are a very good fit. Will be phoning tomorrow morning and hopefully they can help. John
by Noblett
Tue May 22, 2012 1:19 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Front axle spacers
Replies: 5
Views: 4756

Re: Front axle spacers

Thank you very much for that I will give him a try. John
by Noblett
Mon May 21, 2012 9:57 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Front axle spacers
Replies: 5
Views: 4756

Front axle spacers

Hi there does anybody know where I could get the front axle spacers from that go between the axle and axle carrier I have just stripped mine down and there weren't any there at all!
Thanks John
by Noblett
Fri May 11, 2012 9:38 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Asbestos fire wall
Replies: 2
Views: 3458

Asbestos fire wall

Hi all, I am currently preparing the metal work ready to paint. I have removed the asbestos fire wall from the bulk head to clean off and paint but don't no if I should put the asbestos back on. I don't want to rub the asbestos down for obvious reasons but I also don't want to put something that loo...
by Noblett
Fri May 11, 2012 9:30 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Restoration (respray) opinions
Replies: 12
Views: 13238

Re: Restoration (respray) opinions

The only clear coat that would be most likely not to react would be 2 pack as it has very low concentrations of thinners. You usually only use clear coat on top of base Coats as these are a Matt finish. On the tin work I would lightly flatten with 600 grade wet and dry then apply 2 good coats of the...
by Noblett
Sun May 06, 2012 8:56 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Water leak
Replies: 4
Views: 4502

Re: Water leak

It could be head gasket but first make sure the combustion chamber caps are not leaking. When these don't seal properly you can get liquid bubbling from them. The replacement gaskets aren't very good I took mine off and used a bit of exhaust sealing paste to help seal them and they have been fine ev...