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by Pughy
Tue May 08, 2012 5:51 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Dexta & Super Dexta
Replies: 10
Views: 14472

Re: Dexta & Super Dexta

Hi When i tried starting my Dexta a couple of days later I really struggled to get it going I did eventually . On checking the the nozzle which squirts into the air manifold I found it is more of a dribble of diesel than a spray, Am I right in thinking that it should be a spray/mist of diesel? If so...
by Pughy
Wed Apr 25, 2012 10:20 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Dexta & Super Dexta
Replies: 10
Views: 14472

Re: Dexta & Super Dexta

HI Got the glow Plug on my 1960 Dexta working, following instructions 40secs depressing glow plug couple of squirts on nozzle turned engine over & away she went first time in 15yrs what a waste of ether. Now that I have got both Tractors starting O/K I have decided to make a start at restoring the S...
by Pughy
Sun Apr 22, 2012 3:49 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Dexta & Super Dexta
Replies: 10
Views: 14472

Re: Dexta & Super Dexta

Pughy Again HI I have removed the Heater Plug from the Inlet Manifold I checked it by deptessing the button but did not get hot.Could be the Wiring. Question can I check it by putting a couple of wires from a 12volt battery, if so what sort of temperature should the element reach. I have also sorted...
by Pughy
Sat Apr 21, 2012 1:50 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Dexta & Super Dexta
Replies: 10
Views: 14472

Dexta & Super Dexta

Hi I have owned a Dexta 1960 for abt 15yrs recently 9Mths ago bought a Super Dexta 1964 with the Idea of restoring them needed one to be in working order for use on small holding. Last week I had a problem with the starting of the Super Dexta I was not registered with the Fordson Tractor Pages at th...