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It hasn't had any hard work as in farm type work. It is only used for transport (a big boys toy), just on the road for about half an hour drive each time (normally full throttle in 6th gear most of the way). I am no expert so would this count as hard work?

To the left of the injector pump in the photo is that some sort of overflow pipe and should oil be coming out of it when I have been driving it. It seems like there is quite a lot down the side of the engine every time I use it. Also there seems to be oil leaking from the hand brake. I presume there...

Hopefully it will work this time.. http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/t587/inferno6038/IMG_4707_zps9eeccfab.jpg http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/t587/inferno6038/IMG_0766_zpsb3bdf0a1.jpg [/URL [url=http://s1315.photobucket.com/user/inferno6038/media/IMG_0765_zpsa5f65338.jpg.html] http://i1315.ph...

I think I will take the opportunity to replace as much stuff (within reason) whilst it is split (assuming that I will need to). There certainly is some sludge on the bottom. Even though I drained the rear axle when I first had it a couple of years ago (water and 'custard' being the contents) when I ...

Thanks for posting the photos. It's good to see what the inside is like. Will get some oil soon to check if it is definitely leaking. If it is a couple of guys I work with have offered to help split it and replace the seals. They are both fairly knowledgeable about these things but neither have a fo...

Thanks for the tip.

That certainly is one advantage of modern technology like the Internet, you can get access to she'd loads of advice from very knowledgeable people from all over the world. I will put some photos up when I get to a computer (on my phone at the moment). Although no oil was visible from the filler cap ...

Ok thanks for that. Best I get some oil in the gear box and see if it stays there. Better to spend a bit a cash getting it done right than wasting what has already been spent by being lazy and wrecking it. Best get some flowers and chocolates ready for the wife. At least I can blame her, afterall sh...

Thanks for replying guys. That has cleared a few things up for me. If it turns out that oil is leaking back into the rear axle would it be detrimental to the tractor if it was driven in this state. The reason I ask is that obviously I wouldn't have a hope of carrying out a job like changing the seal...

Hi I have a few questions which will probably make me sound like a bit of a dumbass to most of you but I am clueless about tractors and all mechanics in general but I do like old tractors and now I have one (could be dangerous!) I have recently got my Super Major up and running (well actually after ...

Ok thanks for your help.

I have a 1962 Super Major. It came with a 1954 Major engine which is no good and had to be scrapped. I have got hold of someone with a 1959 Power Major who said I can buy the engine. The serial number doesn't match a Power Major as it starts with S8***** which from what I have read is an industrial ...

Ok thanks for the info, I will pass the it on to the guy who's working on it for me.

I have a 1962 Super Major with a 1954 Major engine. It was sat for about 15 years before I got it and it started on the third attempt. It has since had a few problems (ticking over at full throttle and stop cable not working. Had a seized piston in the injector bit apparently). This has been replace...