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Hmmm see what you mean. I wonder if the major fan was used on dextas. Mine has a single blade which is thinner than yours.

You are right it seems that now there is a rule, which I did not come across when posting my difficulties with a nose cone. I simply joined in a conversation. In my reply to your issue I was just trying to help, I know that many Major part numbers start with E1A and your picture, I'm sure by the pre...

The picture you posted is a Major fan blade. No wonder it won't fit!

I purchased a sparex nose cone from a local dealer. It did not fit at all, it was twisted to the left. I took it back and got a refund. I then purchased an Agriline cone which I had no issues with, and to my surprise it was miles cheaper! Bonus! One major issue with fitting these is the axle carrier...

This is the most common problem with Dextas. I tried building the gear lever up with weld, but the housing was also worn so the lever was able to ride up and come out of the selector.
Its cheap enough to replace the housing and gear lever, so thats what I did. No trouble now!