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- Sat May 14, 2022 12:26 am
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Cold start button
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5877
Re: Cold start button
It will, that's what the original system did, but to ensure you avoid running diesel in the manifold I recommend you squirt the fuel in once the heater has warmed slightly, as then it shouldn't pour down into the engine. Doing this is much easier when you can do it from the seat, it also allows you ...
- Fri May 13, 2022 9:36 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Cold start button
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5877
Re: Cold start button
You shouldn't have a butterfly valve in your engine (as you have a minimec), but it shouldn't be a problem provided you can ensure no dirt can get in. The original system was to allow operation from the seat while starting, which allows for quicker starting. For some reason the correct Dexta fuel ta...
- Fri May 13, 2022 9:26 pm
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: Oil change.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1841
Re: Oil change.
It will take a bit longer to build up pressure as it has to fill the filter first.
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- Thu May 12, 2022 7:15 pm
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: Oil change.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1841
Re: Oil change.
Get some good light for this, you should renew the rubber seal, after removing all traces of previous seals. I think your leak is from a dirty seating with bits of old seal still on. You should also check the new seal as some can be damaged before you get them.
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- Thu May 12, 2022 6:24 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Cold start button
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5877
Re: Cold start button
Sounds like the pump is in trouble, I think it will need an overhaul, but leave it for now. Does the heater work properly? The P4588 minimec was fitted to all Dexta's from April 1962 (engine no. 1530251 onwards, and all in the 16xxxxx series before June 63, which are the Super Dexta ones), NP Super ...
- Wed May 04, 2022 8:05 pm
- Forum: Ford and Fordson Conversions
- Topic: Fordson Selene
- Replies: 40
- Views: 33308
Re: Fordson Selene
Can you post a pic of them? I don't know of anyone replacing them, but if you need to get some get good second hand ones as then you're sure they're right.
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- Wed May 04, 2022 8:01 pm
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: 1954 FMD - Injector pump not pumping
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4055
Re: 1954 FMD - Injector pump not pumping
I don't think thicker diesel will affect a Major, as the BS1947:class A vintage was probably even thicker and that's what Ford used as a basis for the Major. Modern engines could suffer however.
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- Wed May 04, 2022 1:52 pm
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: 1954 FMD - Injector pump not pumping
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4055
Re: 1954 FMD - Injector pump not pumping
Agree 100% John.
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- Tue May 03, 2022 10:55 pm
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: 1959 Power Major | Injector Pump Lever
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4852
Re: 1959 Power Major | Injector Pump Lever
You shouldn't need to remove the pump for timing, an easy way to avoid mis fitting the pump is to have the pump marks aligned and the flywheel at the correct timing with the clamp bolt on the pump coupling underneath. Loosen the claw bolts as necessary.
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- Tue May 03, 2022 10:39 pm
- Forum: Fordson F, N and E27N Major
- Topic: removal of cast wheels
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5047
Re: removal of cast wheels
If you want pressed wheels you must fit weights, as you'll lose front end weight essential for pulling heavy loads. Otherwise just as Emiel says.
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- Mon May 02, 2022 2:23 pm
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: 1954 FMD - Injector pump not pumping
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4055
Re: 1954 FMD - Injector pump not pumping
Totally agree about lack of use, although Billy has never had trouble to spite having sat for a very long time when we first got here. Super Billy didn't have any trouble either after having sat outside for years before we got him.
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- Sun May 01, 2022 10:10 pm
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: 1959 Power Major | Injector Pump Lever
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4852
Re: 1959 Power Major | Injector Pump Lever
That pump looks very dry, put in plenty of diesel and keep it there until everything is working (the rack should be completely free, you'll notice that if you remove the governor, otherwise it should promptly spring towards the rear, moving further back when you press the excess fuel button), then p...
- Sun May 01, 2022 10:03 pm
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: 1954 FMD - Injector pump not pumping
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4055
Re: 1954 FMD - Injector pump not pumping
Always good to see Major's get back to work easily. I would suggest more than a little squirt, as it will improve lubrication when running.
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- Sun May 01, 2022 5:10 pm
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: 1959 Power Major | Injector Pump Lever
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4852
Re: 1959 Power Major | Injector Pump Lever
The stop lever should always move, I think your plungers might be stuck, but before you get to that try pressing the excess fuel button and then pulling the stop lever to see if it pops out again or it stays in either position.
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- Sat Apr 30, 2022 10:59 pm
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: 1954 FMD - Injector pump not pumping
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4055
Re: 1954 FMD - Injector pump not pumping
The minimec pump replaced the vacuum pump from April 1962 onwards and that pump had a drain off plug, level plug and a fill plug and a specific cambox oil change service schedule and there must have been a reason for that. I had always thought it was because of the mechanical governor having lots m...
- Sat Apr 30, 2022 5:54 pm
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: 1954 FMD - Injector pump not pumping
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4055
Re: 1954 FMD - Fuel pump not pumping
Your tappets might be stuck, get some diesel in there to loosen them up, usually it's the plungers that stick (not in your case). Your cambox is very dry and dirty, I would give it plenty of clean diesel, cleaning it is a delicate job, but you should be running once the tappets freed off.
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- Fri Apr 29, 2022 2:38 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: 1960 diesel fuel filter washers
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4442
Re: 1960 diesel fuel filter washers
I think it's the bottom seal, look in a parts book to be sure though.
http://www.smallholderservices.co.uk/si ... s_list.pdf page 104
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http://www.smallholderservices.co.uk/si ... s_list.pdf page 104
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- Wed Apr 27, 2022 3:49 pm
- Forum: Ford and Fordson Conversions
- Topic: Fordson Selene
- Replies: 40
- Views: 33308
Re: Fordson Selene
You very rarely actually need the special tools for most jobs, they were mainly designed to allow dealers to undertake the quickest possible repair to reduce the time the tractor was out of action.The locating studs you can make yourself if you think you need them, pressing a bearing on can be done ...
- Wed Apr 27, 2022 9:48 am
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: ploughing 2022
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3313
Re: ploughing 2022
Looks like a world series Ransomes plough, I don't know which one though.
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- Mon Apr 25, 2022 3:58 pm
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: ploughing 2022
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3313
Re: ploughing 2022
Good work Mathias, good to see a Super 6 at work, although the plough is a bit wee!
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- Wed Apr 20, 2022 2:11 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Too much oil pressure?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4714
Re: Too much oil pressure?
You could find damage to the oil pump, but it should be better once the oil is hot.
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- Tue Apr 19, 2022 10:38 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Too much oil pressure?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4714
Re: Too much oil pressure?
Try other gauges and if it confirms the high pressure look at the relief valve, it should open at some 45 psi and from what you say that's all you should see while running.
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- Tue Apr 19, 2022 10:34 pm
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: ploughing 2022
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3313
- Mon Apr 18, 2022 11:11 pm
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: ploughing 2022
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3313
Re: ploughing 2022
Sure they'll shine. And your Major will have a good run too.
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- Sun Apr 17, 2022 12:08 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Lengths of Levelling Box and Drop Arm
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5265
Re: Lengths of Levelling Box and Drop Arm
I've just looked at Davie and they do hit the axle housings.
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