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Thanks for the info Sandy. Seems a peculiar 'design feature' but good to know it is meant to be like that! I have an old starter handle that I can use to turn the crank a touch if it refuses to mesh.
Tony

Hi All. I have a starter problem that does not seem have been covered on the forum before. When I press the starter lever down, sometimes, not always there is resistance whicj I presume is being caused by the starter pinion not being able to engage with the flywheel. If you lean on the lever ususall...

Thanks to Eddie, Tom and Gerry for futher advice on this. I sorted it this afternoon. I got the sensor out with an adjustable spanner and hammer and then realised that the light was still earthing through the dash plate! I have now insulated that with a bit more tape and the jobs a goodun. The senso...

Thanks for various thoughts on this. I never really got to the bottom of this 'original' light bit as I just can't see how one wire out the back and the body of the bulb holder to earth can work? I used the suggestion of soldering another wire to the bulb holder body and insulating it from teh earth...

Thanks for the advice. I thought about the solder to light body solution but then you have to insulate the body from the dash plate? I just thought there must be a simpler solution! I think I'll ask Agriline as they do sell them as 'original'.
Tony

That's what I thought but agriline sell them as parts for Dextas with one wire so I presume there must be some way to do it?
Tony

First post for me on this forum. Excellent information - I wish I had read more before I recently acquired a 1964 Super Dexta. Not very good condition (cracked block) and some mods e.g. alternator but I intend to gradually sort a few things out so thought I'd start with an easy bit and fit an oil li...

1964 Super Dexta
S/N - 09D926142
Engine - 1645894
Clutch Housing - 4A16
Gear Box - 4A14
L/H Rear Axle - ?
R/H Rear Axle - H5H
Hyd Lift Cover - 4A14

Tony Dexta
Shropshire
England