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I might have solved it; I swapped the hydraulic arms over and this gave me another 40 millimetres in height. I'll find out tomorrow after work.. I might be trying to do the wrong thing though, in raising the slasher/topper slightly off the ground.. It just seemed that when I dragged it today it dug ...

Thanks Steve

I'm happy with the cutting height, it's just that the slasher appears to dig in occasionally.

I might try putting it on low blocks and seeing if I can wind the arms up - I don't know that they will go that high though.

Cheers, Jim

After seeing all of the lovely old tractors on this site I succumbed and my frecent purchase received a quick coat of paint (mostly by brush, oh the shame of it!).. I used Killrust Ultra Blue for the body, and Killrust Sungold for the wheels. I know, I should have been tackling more pressing problem...

Hi Brian

Here's a pic of the linkage that won't stay up.

Regards, Jim

Thanks for the replies

I'll post a photo of the linkage after I give the tractor a pressure clean (once it stops raining!).

This is a great site and it makes me feel like I bought the right old tractor!

Cheers, Jim

this time!

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Hello all First time poster, and tractor owner! I've just picked up what I think is a 1954 New Major Mark I? The plate near the battery says 1280851. The engine block says A29V but the front axle is stamped with 28A4, and E27N 3010B - attached with a bolt that is not the correct size. It leaks oil, ...