The Fordson Tractor Pages Forum

Hi Folk, just a big thank you for the pictures and encouragement which was a great help. Have good evening, keep warm and enjoy the toddies(sp) while we enjoy our beers to cool off .
Mervyn.

Back again, on removing the rod I did not see a second hole for the spring but did notice some ware on the end of the rod that is bent to accommodate the pawl. So what I did was hook my spring over that section and down to the lug on the handle and bingo the button works perfectly. My opinion is tha...

Hi Guys, I'm impressed with you fellas :clap: , just what I needed to know. Your picture you have put up Bounce spells it all out for me, and John yes that is the image I was referring to :clap:. Last but not least Sandy thank you for your rsponse, I will now attempt to remove the rod and check if t...

Hi John, Thank you for your reply and pictures. Unfortunately not quite the same, I will try and send a image from the internet if I can remember how to. If you google Dexta hand brake you will see images of the handle and also an image of a repair kit which shows a hole along the rod and one on the...

Good morning Guys, I realise it it is early for you folk up north with the cold mornings and battle to get out of bed which I apologise for :D . I dismantled my hand brake assembly almost a decade ago and can't quite recall how to fix the spring that retracts the button. I have looked at the replace...

Hi Guys enjoy your cool weather, we had a 34 centigrade today but still experiencing a lot of rain storms every afternoon with hail. Last week our city was hit by golf ball size hail stones, fortunately where I live we missed it.
Mervyn.

Thanks Sandy, thanks for your response, I afraid there is not much left here of any cable looms of any older vehicles. I have however bit the bullet and ordered a new loom, key switch and light switch from Ireland, thought they looked reasonable.
Mervyn.

Hi Guys, I require the red and green lenses that clip onto the loom that passes up through the fuel tank. I notice that most suppliers do not have stock, would it be advisable to buy the loom with the lamp fittings, globes and lenses encapsulated in what looks like heat shrink? Who would you advise ...

Good Morning Sandy, thank you ever so much for coping me the service letter, I am sure it will be very helpful. Do have a wonderful day.
Mervyn Spencer.

Thank you Sandy, your are such a star, I notice that on the wiring diagram you sent me there is no connection point for the rear lights, however I do have a spare light switch only with all the light connectors, I'm sure the service letter will explain all that. Please I would love a copy of the ser...

Thank you Sandy, sorry another question, is there a diagram for the separate key switch? I am planning on introducing a indipendent switch later on.

Folk I'm sorry to hijack this post, been a bit dim lately. Please can you confirm for me that the numerals on the RED wires on the diagram eg. #2 from starter motor to solinoid and #3 from coil terminal on cluster switch to other terminal on starter motor?

Hi Fredathedog,
I have just been looking up Pocock tractor spares in Shaftsbury, they hdeal with all sorts of used vintage and new tractor spares, 1000's in ware houses on the Shark, I'm sure he will be able to help you.
Regards Mervyn Spencer.

Hi Guys, I have made contact with a gentleman from a company "Mycarimport" and has given me a quote to pick up the vehicle at my home take it to the closest port which could be Durban or Cape Town. From there shipped to your London port then have the all the necessary clearance issues delt with, reg...

Good morning Paul, I tried to have a look into my spare tank but it is a bit difficult with out a scope. It definately will need a clean out. I will attempt to put up some pictures for you to squizz. I also looked at some courier costs to ship the tank across to the UK but it looks like the cheapest...

Good morning Mathias, unfortunately the Counties are like hens teeth here :) . My aim is to enjoy your tractor runs not to sell my Dexta, I have always joked with my family that when I die, they will have to hire a JCB and dig a big grave and bury me with the Dexta :). Anyway sense will prevail and ...

Hi Paul, My humble apologisies I have only seen yourmessage about 30 minutes ago. I have responded to your PM but not sure if it was submitted. Please can you check when you have a moment, and I will check out the tank tomorrow with pictures for you.
Mervyn.

Hi folk, My wife and I are planning on immigrating to the UK(destination not decided yet) early in 2022 depending on visas etc. I have put a lot of work and money into my Dexta restoration and it breaks my heart to leave sell it here in South Africa. My reason for buying and restoring it was so that...

Hi, why buy a Dexta fuel tank when you can have my spare tank for free, all it will cost you is to ship it from South Africa to where ever you live.
I will put up photos if you are keen to see it.

Okay now I see, to be honest I have never had the privaledge of seeing a Narrow Dexta. I hope you will find one soon, I would imagine they are like hens teeth to find.
Mervyn.

Hi Sandy, If I read you correctly the holes on the side of the bonnet are for the Fordson Badge that were orniments of the Super Dexta .

Thanks for the advice Sandy, I have resorted to buying what I can find here at home, buying through Ebay is cool but the shipping is the killer.
Mervyn.

Hi Folk, I'm trying to keep my Dexta restoration as close as to out the factory. Re the subject can any one please help.

Hi Jerry, thank you for sharing the You Tube Link, I have watched it probably twice and yes I did find it helpful. Just waiting to see if he might post a further update. He has certainly highlighted where the harniss travels under the fuel tank and then distributes from there. Thanks again for your ...

Very good point Jerry, just what I did and all went smoothly.