The Fordson Tractor Pages Forum

Hi all
Does anybody know where I can obtain the turnbuckle and locking nuts from please.
I have the chains and eye bolts.
Much appreciated.
Jerry
Bath

I would invest in a Tirfor type of winch. They come with a good length of wire rope and are very versatile and are hand operated. They are often for sale in places like ebay and some of the bigger tractor autojumbles. You can control the winching in and out by changing the handle onto the other post...

There is a lot of side load from the belt tension so you may find it has occured due to these stresses and may result in a catastrophic failure later. Probably best to get it ground out and welded up IMHO. It may also have been caused by a bad fitting when it was put on the crankshaft - look at the ...

Just my liddl bit.
On my old Dexta engine the Camshaft timing gear wheel has 'Perkins' cast into it - So where did that come from?
Jerry

Ben
Do my eyes deceive me or is that a crack adjacent to the keyway?
Jerry

If you got bogged in could some mud/soil have got into the rear brake drum on one side causing it to bind?

Jerry

The mini type alternator is Ok for a Dexta as it has a built in regulator and make the generator regulator redundant so it can be removed. An Alternator is an Alternating Current generator which has built in rectifying diodes to produce the Direct Current the tractor needs and with a built in regula...

Hi Hiking bear
If you pm or email me I'll send all the details, photo's etc on how I wired my Dexta for Alternator, brake and indicator lights etc. Anybody else is welcome to ask.
regards
jerry

I would also suggest pushing an old feeler gauge strip or a stanley knife blade between the surfaces to try and cut through the gasket sealant. That way you are reducing the contact area when forcing the two pieces apart.
Jerry

Impact sockets tend to be black, heavy wall thickness and hexagonal rather than 12 sided.
Anybody got a spare pulley for me please?
Jerry

Just acquired a Dexta belt pulley for my FW$%£^*n Cordwood Saw bench and I searched the forum and found this thread. If the Dexta pulley dosn't line up then why can't you just slacken the saw pulley securing screws (buried under the saw dust and grease probably) and move the pulley along the shaft s...

Once you have flattened the locking tab try using the socket to ensure it is really flat as any small bend will cause problems. The pictures below show what happened when the previous owner of my spare Dexta engine didn't get the slot in the pully correctly aligned with the key on the shaft. http://...

Hi there As an ex E27N owner (TVO and L4) just remember the following: 1. Parts are real heavy - take care lifting + supporting. 2. Theres more oil than you think! Allow plenty of capacity for your container to catch it. It does splash. 3. The top left and bottom right (while sitting on the tractor)...

Hi
I have used a Lucas 17ACR with no problems.
These are easy to obtain from most scrapyards. As it is rather exposed try finding one with minimum rust on the body and give it a lick of paint before fitting.
regards
Jerry Coles

Hi all Measured the dia of the hole, measured again and again......and again and imperial its 1.84" and metric its 46.5mm which are both non standard dimensions. Went onto Google and lo and behold - Core plugs at 46.5mm!!! If you ever want core plugs try http://www.southwalesprops.co.uk/ . Not cheap...

Hi Folk I'm looking for the Camshaft end plug (opposite end to the gear wheel) which closes off the camshaft end. It's item 47 on the Cylinder block section 1 illustration. I guess it's a standard item but who could supply one? Agriline don't stock it so any suggestions gratefully received. Regards ...

Hi all
Just been to Agriline's web site and under their new products they have a Handbrake Gaiter for £8.50!!

Regards

Jerry Coles
Nr Bath

Hi TMC
I have a fan belt from when I owned two of them so if you PM me I'll pop it in the post for you.
regards
Jerry

Hi Damien Took a look at the bucket I have and measured it for you. The width across the outer sides of the bucket is 40.5 inches but there is also the U shaped bracket to take the end of the loader arm. This U is about 1.75 inches across the outer sides. I will try and get a photo done for you to c...

IMHO Just a small suggestion but have you tried re-positioning the puller legs? Sometimes a slight shift can change the angle of pull and might get a result. Also using two hammers on opposite sides can also shock a tight joint. Also have you tried knocking it on further first? It may sound daft but...

From what I can see from the photos you only have the axle supported on a jack. PLEASE make sure you have adequate support other than the jack such as axle stands as your efforts in repairing the tractor might cause it to move, slip and bang! you are injured. Theres a lot of metal being supported th...

Most dry powder extinguishers use Sodium Bicarbonate. I did a fire NCO course in the Army many years ago and in a day we went through 10 150lb trolley mounted extinguishers practicing fighting liquid fires (contaminated fuel usually). The Instructors never told us (Deliberately!) that the powder use...

With a swinging drawbar you can easily remove the drawbar so it does not foul implements like a topper.
Jerry

I would suggest that wood with a straight cut and even grain isn't a problem BUT twisted, knotty wood makes it difficult. I would be very wary working with a fast spinning unguarded item which by design would pull you in in a millisecond and make a mess! Easy squeezy with controllable hydraulics is ...

This is my solution, a friend tapped the filler cap and I made up an elbow joint and connector. The top of the elbow has a loose fitting that allows the diff to breath. http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn284/JerryColes/Tractor%20Pictures/DSCF1907.jpg and http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn284/Je...