The Fordson Tractor Pages Forum

I have a recently acquired 1953 New Major Diesel, in good condition. I noticed the decompressor lever (like a bit of bent wire on mine) was loose in the head. When tightened the control is pretty much solid and I am worried about having it pointing the wrong way when starting, with consequent damage...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/31231726@N03/7203141064/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/31231726@N03/7203141524/in/photostream Can't get the hang of pics, how do I post Flickr images? A little bit of work to do, but matching numbers and casting codes (Sept 1953) and not a lot of rust since...

My Fordson New Major, bought on E-Bay, arrived today. To say I am delighted is an understatement. She is a 1953 tractor (1267561) and the two casting codes I have found so far are both Sept 1953. I am looking forward to registering her for road use and gradually getting her back in good decorative o...