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by Billy26F5
Mon Jan 22, 2024 11:05 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: petrol / kero
Replies: 48
Views: 28180

Re: petrol / kero

Great that you're running again. Unfortunately yours is too early for that, as it's only when the large threaded plug was replaced (in 53) that the hour counter became available, the tachometer was offered a bit later. You might be able to fix something up, but it could be quite difficult.
Sandy
by Billy26F5
Sun Jan 21, 2024 11:50 pm
Forum: Fordson F, N and E27N Major
Topic: Fitting tacho/hour meter
Replies: 1
Views: 425

Re: Fitting tacho/hour meter

For any Major between 53 and 58 you need an angle drive unit (E1ADKN-17373B or E1ADKN-17373C), a cable (E1ADKN-17365B or E1ADKN-17365C) and the tachometer itself (E1ADKN-17360C or E1ADKN-17360D or E1ADKN-17360E or E1ADKN-17360F) together with the bracket for it (E1ADKN-17368V or E1ADKN-17368C), a cl...
by Billy26F5
Mon Jan 15, 2024 11:17 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Super Dexta Hydraulics
Replies: 13
Views: 755

Re: Super Dexta Hydraulics

I think you'll find that's what they do, as there's nothing to stop them doing it (good job fixing the other issues). Rob, both arms are identical on Dexta's and Super Major's, it's only on earlier Major hydraulics that the arms can be the wrong way round. The only thing that stops the lifting is th...
by Billy26F5
Mon Jan 15, 2024 11:04 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: quick question fuel return line
Replies: 5
Views: 408

Re: quick question fuel return line

No washers were fitted by Ford, but it probably is worth it. None of ours have washers and there's no sign of anything wrong with Billy's ones, we'll see about Super Billy when we get there. if all surfaces are good it should be fine, but you will be surer with washers, although then the risk is of ...
by Billy26F5
Sun Jan 14, 2024 12:18 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: regrinding valve stem caps
Replies: 10
Views: 532

Re: regrinding valve stem caps

The lower one is for the exhaust valves, and all I can think of is the CNH route at the moment. The others you'll just have to live with as they are, am I right in thinking they're like these? viewtopic.php?f=2&t=757&p=4861#p4861
Sandy
by Billy26F5
Sun Jan 14, 2024 11:55 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Hydraulic lift slowly drops
Replies: 4
Views: 301

Re: Hydraulic lift slowly drops

Dexta's are not ideal for front end loaders, but the Mil and Horndraulic are the two that come to mind. For operating two double acting rams (assuming you use a different loader) use the dual auxiliary valve, although they're very rare and likely expensive. The Dexta is Cat 1 so make sure your imple...
by Billy26F5
Sat Jan 13, 2024 12:57 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Testing solenoid
Replies: 3
Views: 298

Re: Testing solenoid

I think it's easier now than it was back then, see this post: viewtopic.php?f=1&t=5024&p=53955#p53955
Sandy
by Billy26F5
Thu Jan 11, 2024 1:27 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: regrinding valve stem caps
Replies: 10
Views: 532

Re: regrinding valve stem caps

That's a good point Emiel, unfortunately we need new ones as the wear they have is immense (clearance between the cap and collets, not between the valve and cap). Not too long ago I looked at the CNH website and they seemed to have them but we never got any further. If someone is successful it will ...
by Billy26F5
Wed Jan 10, 2024 11:16 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Our '53 FMD
Replies: 18
Views: 3278

Re: Our '53 FMD

Nice bearing, Super Billy had some small end bushes like that. That FoMoCo is post Fordson, so definitely a mid sixties rebuild. The head gasket could be much newer, it wouldn't probably have affected much else if someone just decided to replace it. The fact you still have the original pistons sugge...
by Billy26F5
Wed Jan 10, 2024 11:09 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: regrinding valve stem caps
Replies: 10
Views: 532

Re: regrinding valve stem caps

Try it if you think it'll work, but it's very tedious, recutting the seats will be more reliable, but the grinding is still rewuired to finish the job. It took us several weeks to do Super Billy, we didn't recut the seats but it might have been a good idea.
Sandy
by Billy26F5
Mon Jan 08, 2024 11:51 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Testing solenoid
Replies: 3
Views: 298

Re: Testing solenoid

I don't know what solenoid you mean, but I wonder if it's an insulated return type. If not then connect a negative wire to the small terminal not connected to anything (it should have a red wire coming from the starter switch). The connection of the negative wire should operate the solenoid, if it d...
by Billy26F5
Mon Jan 08, 2024 11:22 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: petrol / kero
Replies: 48
Views: 28180

Re: petrol / kero

Good luck with your start. Glad you managed to fix that.
Sandy
by Billy26F5
Sun Jan 07, 2024 11:50 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: winter project
Replies: 5
Views: 414

Re: winter project

I know what you mean about the front axle. Thanks for the link for the bushes, not that we need them on any of ours but it's always good to know.
Sandy
by Billy26F5
Thu Jan 04, 2024 1:10 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: engine/transmission dowel pin question
Replies: 17
Views: 791

Re: engine/transmission dowel pin question

I don't think you need worry if it's the composite gasket, it's more of a problem with the copper gasket as fitted by Ford. The excess is so wee the composite gasket will easily survive well.
Sandy
by Billy26F5
Wed Jan 03, 2024 8:27 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Small end bushing
Replies: 9
Views: 498

Re: Small end bushing

I think that's the best way at this stage. Super Billy has new ones too.
Sandy
by Billy26F5
Wed Jan 03, 2024 3:16 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Small end bushing
Replies: 9
Views: 498

Re: Small end bushing

Bent conrods can bite back, but hopefully if the small end bush is finished parallel you should be ok if there are no excessive stresses. I like the use of the calliper to check this. That's quite a difference in sizes, but hopefully the new ones will be ok. Best of luck with the reaming.
Sandy
by Billy26F5
Wed Jan 03, 2024 3:09 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Gearbox refill setups!!
Replies: 9
Views: 1528

Re: Gearbox refill setups!!

To replace the PTO shaft seal the casting needs to come out, as Emiel says that's where the dirt will be so a good clean here is well worth it. Other than that there's nothing difficult about this apart from the weight of the PTO casting. The main seal is much harder to do as you need to split the g...
by Billy26F5
Wed Jan 03, 2024 1:45 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Small end bushing
Replies: 9
Views: 498

Re: Small end bushing

Very interesting, I like this kind of thing, how did you set up the reamer to get it parallel to the big end? I think the I&T manual got this from the Ford manual at some stage, but it's good to know that it's there. Very good looking finish, the fact that it's running fine is always a good thing. S...
by Billy26F5
Wed Jan 03, 2024 1:40 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Gearbox refill setups!!
Replies: 9
Views: 1528

Re: Gearbox refill setups!!

Not too sure what you mean, the main seal on the transmission large gear is E27N-7082A, the PTO shaft seal is E1ADKN-7297A (double lip) or E1ADKN-7297B (single lip, two were fitted back to back), and the PTO selector (not relevant for the gearbox to rear axle leak) is E27N-7262A. E1ADDN-7297 is not ...
by Billy26F5
Tue Jan 02, 2024 3:42 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: engine/transmission dowel pin question
Replies: 17
Views: 791

Re: engine/transmission dowel pin question

The measurements sound ok, the spigot would add at least 0.010" so no problem (assuming your liners do have a spigot, they really should). If the gasket you have is as Agriline say then there shouldn't be the same issues as there would be with a copper one.
Sandy
by Billy26F5
Tue Jan 02, 2024 2:19 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Small end bushing
Replies: 9
Views: 498

Re: Small end bushing

I see what you say, I would apply the same clearances, so all small ends should be ok as long as the conrods themselves are ok except the damaged one which exceeds the recommended max 0.0018" clearance (at this stage I would put in new ones all round if you have new pins). If you replace a small end...
by Billy26F5
Tue Jan 02, 2024 1:57 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: engine/transmission dowel pin question
Replies: 17
Views: 791

Re: engine/transmission dowel pin question

Good that the bearings are still original and in good condition. The excessive protrusion might cause difficulty for sealing the coolant and oil areas, but I doubt 0.0008" will make a huge difference, particularly with the composite gaskets of today, it's more of an issue with the copper gaskets ori...
by Billy26F5
Mon Jan 01, 2024 8:39 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: engine/transmission dowel pin question
Replies: 17
Views: 791

Re: engine/transmission dowel pin question

All sounding good, did you re-metal the bearings or just clean them? Liner protrusion sounds good. Hope reassembly goes smoothly from now on, a pic or too would also be great. I would have been surprised if the dowels were a press fit in the block too, but that was well fixed.
Sandy
by Billy26F5
Mon Jan 01, 2024 2:05 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Our '53 FMD
Replies: 18
Views: 3278

Re: Our '53 FMD

The gaskets that were fitted new would probably have EnFo on them, and I think the front mounting plate one in the pic might even have FoMoCo. The part no. you have is from a kit, it's not the one for an assembly part and it's a late one, as in 53 this would be a DKN code. Odd there are no main bear...
by Billy26F5
Mon Jan 01, 2024 2:31 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Our '53 FMD
Replies: 18
Views: 3278

Re: Our '53 FMD

Lovely pics Emiel, looks like that engine was overhauled by Ford after Fordson production. Nice repair of the broken aluminium! Everything looks really good and clean.
Sandy