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by Bensdexta
Wed Aug 31, 2016 11:15 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: 1958 Dexta Restoration
Replies: 128
Views: 532571

Re: 1958 Dexta Restoration

Looks good!
Thanks for the pics. :D
by Bensdexta
Fri Jul 22, 2016 12:06 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: 1958 Dexta Restoration
Replies: 128
Views: 532571

Re: 1958 Dexta Restoration

What is that starter cum generator, or are my eyes deceiving me?
by Bensdexta
Fri Jul 22, 2016 12:02 am
Forum: Miscellaneous topics
Topic: Old Vehicles
Replies: 13
Views: 16484

Re: Old Vehicles

No one on here has mentioned Brexit but we might just have dodged the bullet here in Great Britain. I understand that the EU are looking into removing all vehicles above a certain age from the roads. You can still own "Historic Vehicles" but they must not be used other than to show and must be trai...
by Bensdexta
Thu Jul 21, 2016 11:56 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous topics
Topic: Very quiet forum?
Replies: 3
Views: 5122

Re: Very quiet forum?

There are also a couple of facebook pages run by Alan Condie which are quite good for chats and sales and wants. These seem quite busy. But being facebook these are blogs and somewhat disorganised, so finding info is tedious, but OK for quick questions etc. Also posting pics on facebook is easier. A...
by Bensdexta
Wed Jun 15, 2016 2:52 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Advice on Dexta injector seal kit ?
Replies: 1
Views: 3659

Re: Advice on Dexta injector seal kit ?

If you are referring to the copper washer that fits under each injector, this is what I use: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-X-Injector-Nozzle-Washer-Massey-Ferguson-35-35X-65-TEF20-50-Perkins-Tractor-/221420952005? Alternatively you could just heat up your old washer to cherry red and let it cool. This...
by Bensdexta
Tue Apr 26, 2016 6:44 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Dexta Engine Sump Strainer
Replies: 2
Views: 4326

Re: Dexta Engine Sump Strainer

Have a look on ebay and contact anyone breaking Dextas. :wink:
by Bensdexta
Fri Apr 22, 2016 7:05 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Super dexta oil ring
Replies: 5
Views: 7897

Re: Super dexta oil ring

Which are the best rings?
Seeing as our engines seem to be prone to blowing oil, are some rings better than others at reducing blow-bye?
TIA :wink:
by Bensdexta
Fri Apr 22, 2016 1:42 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: I am getting really grumpy
Replies: 8
Views: 12181

Re: I am getting really grumpy

Dexter and Sinister are Latin for right & left
by Bensdexta
Tue Apr 19, 2016 3:50 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: I am getting really grumpy
Replies: 8
Views: 12181

Re: I am getting really grumpy

Dyslexia?
Some folk are not very observant!
by Bensdexta
Mon Apr 18, 2016 3:27 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Worth selling or dump? old motor & cage wheels
Replies: 4
Views: 5755

Re: Worth selling or dump? old motor & cage wheels

If you can get them to the mainland sometime when you're travelling, I'm sure there would be buyers. Meanwhile regard them as appreciating assets!
by Bensdexta
Sat Apr 16, 2016 11:15 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Front wheels, narrow type..dish style
Replies: 3
Views: 3919

Re: Front wheels, narrow type..dish style

Dexta front wheels have 4 square wheel weight holes.
Good luck with the resto! :wink:
by Bensdexta
Tue Apr 12, 2016 7:23 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: handbrake advice
Replies: 8
Views: 10434

Re: handbrake advice

There are some photos of my handbrake here;
http://www.fordsontractorpages.nl/phpbb ... hp?p=11159
by Bensdexta
Tue Apr 12, 2016 1:29 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Where is this tractor now
Replies: 8
Views: 7351

Re: Where is this tractor now

It went back to the dealer, South Yorkshire Motors, in Pontefract. I think the local council bought it next, but I don't knoe how long they kept it. I'm not sure how to do a dvla check? "WY" is a Yorkshire reg. It would be worth phoning the County Council and speaking to their archivist, who may be...
by Bensdexta
Fri Apr 08, 2016 3:07 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Dexta -60 project
Replies: 108
Views: 112160

Re: Dexta -60 project

Looking forward to some pics!
by Bensdexta
Fri Apr 08, 2016 2:50 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: handbrake advice
Replies: 8
Views: 10434

Re: handbrake advice

Does the drawing on page 12 of the Dexta Parts List help?
by Bensdexta
Thu Apr 07, 2016 3:31 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Where is this tractor now
Replies: 8
Views: 7351

Re: Where is this tractor now

Perhaps DVLA could tell you when it was last taxed?

Do you know to whom your father sold it?
by Bensdexta
Sat Apr 02, 2016 11:57 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: new performance dexta
Replies: 9
Views: 10475

Re: new performance dexta

Check the engine number and engine casting code, see stickies above, for further info on the engine.
by Bensdexta
Sat Apr 02, 2016 1:29 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Where is this tractor now
Replies: 8
Views: 7351

Re: Where is this tractor now

The insurance database says that no vehicle of this reg is insured. of course this doesn't mean that it doesn't exist!
by Bensdexta
Thu Feb 25, 2016 11:24 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Substitute fuel filter carrier
Replies: 10
Views: 9268

Re: Substitute fuel filter carrier

Will you have to blank off some of the holes?

Let us know how you get on! :wink:
by Bensdexta
Thu Feb 25, 2016 1:18 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Substitute fuel filter carrier
Replies: 10
Views: 9268

Re: Substitute fuel filter carrier

I think one of these off a later Dexta / Super D, would also fit, but you might need some different length bolts to secure to eng block, see here:
http://www.fordsontractorpages.nl/phpbb ... hp?p=18833

It's marked D08-1 on the top of the housing.
by Bensdexta
Tue Feb 23, 2016 3:13 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Substitute fuel filter carrier
Replies: 10
Views: 9268

Re: Substitute fuel filter carrier

Get a 2nd hand one.

Have a look on ebay, email anyone selling dexta parts / breaking dextas.

Also try malcolm Hipperson, Bertie Dunlop etc... There should be plenty out there. :)
by Bensdexta
Tue Feb 23, 2016 1:53 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Fordson Dexta (vineyard) on ebay
Replies: 6
Views: 9543

Re: Fordson Dexta (vineyard) on ebay

Which engine does it have?
Looks like it's nearly a Super dexta, mechanical pump, 1964!
by Bensdexta
Wed Feb 17, 2016 1:12 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Removing Rear Wheel
Replies: 11
Views: 13357

Re: Removing Rear Wheel

The usual techniques:
Soak nuts with penetrating oil for as long as poss, ideally weeks. If the nuts don't come loose, gently heat them up with a torch and allow to cool. repeat several times. If that doesn't work, heat nuts up, then quench with cold water, repeat. They will come loose!
by Bensdexta
Thu Feb 11, 2016 4:23 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: hand brake 1958 dexta
Replies: 5
Views: 7213

Re: hand brake 1958 dexta

Handbrake shouldn't move when you step on the brakes. Kiwimc has the answer.
by Bensdexta
Thu Feb 11, 2016 12:16 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: hand brake 1958 dexta
Replies: 5
Views: 7213

Re: hand brake 1958 dexta

What sort of hand brake do you have, a handle on the left or the earlier latch arrangement on the right?