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- Mon May 24, 2021 7:55 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: New electrical harness.
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7301
Re: New electrical harness.
Hi I've been down to my field (between rain showers!) to take a look at the wiring on my Dexta's. I have four but one is just a rolling chassis. My runner has my headlight loom run from under the fuel tank by the battery tray up past the Air filter and then follows the fuel return line across the to...
- Sun May 23, 2021 7:41 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: New electrical harness.
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7301
Re: New electrical harness.
Hi all and replying to Mervyn Dexta photo's can be viewed here : https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mCuQUT70SjivoglYPRDiKwf6Ag_e0Ppx?usp=sharing Due to the current English weather (It's throwing it down!!) I haven't been able to take any photo's of my Dexta with the wiring to the headlights. My...
- Thu May 20, 2021 8:03 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: How to change oil pan gaskets?
- Replies: 54
- Views: 16155
Re: How to change oil pan gaskets?
This is the sort of adapter you need https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121860141222?chn=ps&var=420856474375&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&itemid=420856474375_121860141222&targetid=1140163971489&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=1006886&poi=&campaignid=12128858833&mkgroupid=117045676459&rls...
- Wed May 19, 2021 10:25 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: How to change oil pan gaskets?
- Replies: 54
- Views: 16155
Re: How to change oil pan gaskets?
Here's a picture of the adapter I used when I first ran my new engine: https://drive.google.com/file/d/133e8Sa ... sp=sharing There are other pictures of interest to Dexta owners there also.
Cheers
Jerry
Cheers
Jerry
- Wed May 19, 2021 9:55 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: New electrical harness.
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7301
Re: New electrical harness.
I did submit a post some years ago on modernising your Dexta wiring to accommodate Indicators, Brake lights, a Trailer socket and an Alternator if it's any help. Not a difficult job and if your on the road makes you a bit safer in today's driving world.
cheers
Jerry
cheers
Jerry
- Mon May 03, 2021 8:04 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Fordson Dexta Cast Iron or Cast Steel?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2834
Re: Fordson Dexta Cast Iron or Cast Steel?
Having found an article via Google it might be that while some parts are alloy steel cast, grey iron is used in Cylinder heads and engine blocks! I guess a simple test would be to touch the piece in question and note the pattern/appearance of the sparks. This is an interesting and useful guide https...
- Mon May 03, 2021 7:15 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Fordson Dexta Cast Iron or Cast Steel?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2834
Re: Fordson Dexta Cast Iron or Cast Steel?
I very much doubt that Fordson used Cast Iron in their tractors. It's too brittle, doesn't take threading and is liable to crack. With cast steel you can add the required alloys to give it the characteristics you want for different parts. Steel is after all Iron that has controlled amounts of carbon...
- Sun Mar 28, 2021 7:21 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Covid
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3044
Re: Covid
Still out using my Dexta! Hauling logs, splitting logs and next week it looks like topping my field! Have been for the last year including ploughing and cultivating my new veg plot. Observing social distancing too (not a bad thing when your using a topper!!)
- Tue Feb 16, 2021 9:15 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: First Tractor Restore
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3864
Re: First Tractor Restore
Mine was restored over 15 years ago and still earns it's keep. Out today with my Logsplitter on to clear a pile of log rings that were getting wet so that's the start of next winters log pile. Started the other day in -2 deg, the battery needed some assistance but it fired up ok. I have a Trailer, T...
- Mon Feb 15, 2021 10:49 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: First Tractor Restore
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3864
Re: First Tractor Restore
Hi and welcome to a large group of very knowledgeable people who are only too willing to help :) You haven't said what your end intention for the tractor will be. Is it for day to day use such as ploughing, trailer work etc of is it going to be a full restoration back to original? Your wiring looks ...
- Sun Feb 07, 2021 8:42 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous topics
- Topic: Very useful Lucas Electrical Information
- Replies: 24
- Views: 96944
Re: Very useful Lucas Electrical Information
The company I once worked for made large electronic machines with miles of wireing inside. These looms were all secured by nylon "tiewraps" and as they were zipped up the installers cut off the tail with a Stanley knife. This had been the practice for years. Along comes a new H&S guy who promptly ba...
- Wed Jan 20, 2021 10:15 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous topics
- Topic: Insurance and theft
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6422
Re: Insurance and theft
Similar! I had Ifor Williams P6e and a P7e trailers stolen from my field in the summer. My insurers wen't interested as I didn't have a lock on them. As you say it takes a matter of a few minutes for a knowledgeable thief to cut off a hitch lock or wheel clamp. They cut through the wire rope restrai...
- Mon Jan 18, 2021 9:45 pm
- Forum: Fordson F, N and E27N Major
- Topic: Online Dexta Parts List
- Replies: 11
- Views: 206983
Re: Online Dexta Parts List
Try https://gb.sparex.com/makemodelsearch?a ... 84_s=DEXTA It's the Sparex website so lots of spares for other tractors too!
- Mon Jan 11, 2021 9:06 pm
- Forum: The PARTS SWAP forum!
- Topic: Wanted Head nuts and other fasteners
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6905
Re: Wanted Head nuts and other fasteners
try looking here https://www.mycnhistore.com/us/en/newhollandag/na/tractors/agricultural/legacy/3-cyl-ag-tractor/engine/cn/3507734F-E6BE-E111-9FCE-005056875BD6_01_ENGINE I suggest you take a look at the technical information available on thi swebsite including workshop manual, operators manual etc t...
- Tue Dec 08, 2020 8:10 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Dexta not charging
- Replies: 19
- Views: 12103
Re: Dexta not charging
When I rewired my Dexta and changed it to -ve earth as I was using an electronic indicator unit and an Alternator. IMHO if you change to -ve earth with a regulator then the only thing you have to do is flash the generator the same way, using a "live" feed from your battery to spark the field winding...
- Wed Dec 02, 2020 9:23 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Leaking Fuel Pipes
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3615
Re: Leaking Fuel Pipes
If you are really desperate try running some solder around the olives once you have them firm on the pipe. The soft solder might give you the seal you want. Are the male threads cracked?
IMHO
Jerry
IMHO
Jerry
- Wed Dec 02, 2020 9:20 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Dexta not charging
- Replies: 19
- Views: 12103
Re: Dexta not charging
You may have put 12v onto the field windings which will give a very high voltage out on the D line. That's what may have blown your fuse. Have you ensured that there is a good earth for the battery? Under a light load you may have a connection, can you crank over the engine? Measure the battery volt...
- Thu Nov 26, 2020 11:00 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Dexta Register.
- Replies: 68
- Views: 197578
Re: Dexta Register.
I would caution everyone NOT to click on the link in the above message. It is totally irrelevant to tractors and may be dangerous. Please Moderators/Admin remove or inoculate!!!
- Sun Nov 15, 2020 7:45 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Running a log splitter
- Replies: 19
- Views: 9281
Re: Running a log splitter
Re the wedge sticking in the wood, I have a short length of wood (9" x 3" x 3") which is attached by a length of cord so that it hangs close to the wedge. If the wedge gets stuck then placing the length between the top of the log and the underside of the ram and raising the wedge so that the wood fo...
- Sat Nov 07, 2020 9:22 pm
- Forum: Tools and Implements
- Topic: Patterson earth Scoop
- Replies: 2
- Views: 7257
Re: Patterson earth Scoop
Hi Mervyn
I tried that path, not a lot. Ebay pics have expired and there doesn't seem to be any close ups of the top of the mast.
Cheers for your attention.
Jerry
I tried that path, not a lot. Ebay pics have expired and there doesn't seem to be any close ups of the top of the mast.
Cheers for your attention.
Jerry
- Fri Nov 06, 2020 2:43 pm
- Forum: Tools and Implements
- Topic: Patterson earth Scoop
- Replies: 2
- Views: 7257
Patterson earth Scoop
Hi Everybody
Have any of you got a Patterson earth scoop? I have been given one but the latch mechanism is missing. Any photo's/Diagrams/Dimensiona would be appreciated to help make a replacement.
Cheers
Jerry
Have any of you got a Patterson earth scoop? I have been given one but the latch mechanism is missing. Any photo's/Diagrams/Dimensiona would be appreciated to help make a replacement.
Cheers
Jerry
- Mon Nov 02, 2020 6:35 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Compression Test
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5418
Re: Compression Test
My liners etc came from Agriline many years ago and it's still going strong!!
Remember that the engine must be worked hard in the early days otherwise you get glazed bores. Used mine hard on a topper after a rebuild and it is fine 10+ years later.
Jerry
Remember that the engine must be worked hard in the early days otherwise you get glazed bores. Used mine hard on a topper after a rebuild and it is fine 10+ years later.
Jerry
- Fri Sep 25, 2020 12:22 pm
- Forum: The PARTS SWAP forum!
- Topic: American Tractor, Engine and Logging Books
- Replies: 0
- Views: 14923
American Tractor, Engine and Logging Books
Hi everyone
Gathering dust so I've put them up for sale:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/114427713503
Thank you
Jerry
Gathering dust so I've put them up for sale:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/114427713503
Thank you
Jerry
- Tue Sep 22, 2020 1:10 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Dexta launch poster
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1956
- Mon Sep 21, 2020 9:34 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Dexta launch poster
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1956
Dexta launch poster
Has anyone ever seen one of these?
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... sp=sharing
Any advice please.
Jerry
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... sp=sharing
Any advice please.
Jerry