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by Lesfen
Mon May 14, 2012 3:57 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Damn weather..... Note - fit a tub on the exhaust.
Replies: 7
Views: 6323

Re: Damn weather..... Note - fit a tub on the exhaust.

Glad you got it sorted out before too much grief. Had the same problem some years back with our Super Dexta with rain water following the pipe down into the manifold and the drain hole being plugged. Dad then brazed a thin washer or ring around the muffler pipe just above where it enteres the manifo...
by Lesfen
Tue May 08, 2012 6:32 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: weight to front of dexta
Replies: 7
Views: 8118

Re: weight to front of dexta

Hi, We have used calcium chloride in the fronts as well the rears. Have seen some boxes with rocks or weights in them using 2 or 4 bolts mounted to the front axle. Many Dextas in the US seem to have Ford grill guards attached to the front axle. Maybe a modification of something like this one: http:/...
by Lesfen
Sun Apr 15, 2012 1:47 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Piston in Backwards
Replies: 4
Views: 4117

Re: Piston in Backwards

dexta roadless wrote:I would check if the numbers on the big end bearings are pointing the right way. I believe they should point towards the camshaft
Great idea to check the numbers!

But... I think Dexta diesel big end numbers are a bit unusual and are to be facing away from the camshaft.

Les
by Lesfen
Thu Apr 05, 2012 4:43 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: My New Zealand Super Dexta Serial Number
Replies: 13
Views: 13193

Re: My New Zealand Super Dexta Serial Number

Hi My NZ Super dextas no is 09C734289 .I have had the tractor for 19 years now. There are quite a few super dextas in New Zealand. Les. Hi Les and welcome. Your Super Dexta would have a January/63 build date. The 09B prefix changed to 09C starting January/63 but the numbers remained consecutive up ...
by Lesfen
Tue Mar 27, 2012 5:27 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Dexta 'Newbie' here... and a few questions
Replies: 45
Views: 51072

Re: Dexta 'Newbie' here... and a few questions

Rob,

On our '62 Super Dextas I measured 141mm and 142mm from the lip of the cap that rides on the sump to the max mark.
Both are 42mm from min. to max. marks with 7M and 6mm left on the tip and are stamped with the same part number.
Les
by Lesfen
Mon Mar 26, 2012 6:01 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Dexta 'Newbie' here... and a few questions
Replies: 45
Views: 51072

Re: Dexta 'Newbie' here... and a few questions

Hey Rob,

Nice oil presssure!

Here's a link about the dipstick>..>>>

http://www.fordsontractorpages.nl/phpbb ... ick#p23464

Says 14cm there.

I'll see if ours are the same... later, if I get down to the shop.

Les
by Lesfen
Sun Mar 25, 2012 5:04 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: My New Zealand Super Dexta Serial Number
Replies: 13
Views: 13193

Re: My New Zealand Super Dexta Serial Number

Hi hooger,

Welcome and very happy to see another Super Dexta saved!

TSG,
Serial number could be right for a 1963 model.
I believe Brian once posted that the last Dexta/Super Dexta of 1963 was 09C934524.
Dextas started over again in 1964 with 09D90XXXX.

Cheers,
Les
by Lesfen
Fri Mar 23, 2012 1:46 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Mudguard photos for TSG
Replies: 5
Views: 5023

Re: Mudguard photos for TSG

Back to games>> http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/7216/dscf1641om.jpg Now where did he go? http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/5181/dscf1649ua.jpg How did he get in there? http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/633/dscf1675w.jpg King of the Castle http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/5254/dscf1685lo.jpg Home ...
by Lesfen
Thu Mar 22, 2012 5:30 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Mudguard photos for TSG
Replies: 5
Views: 5023

Re: Mudguard photos for TSG

Brian,

By all means! Thank you for your interest.
If you PM an email perhaps I could send them in a higher resolution.

Les
by Lesfen
Thu Mar 22, 2012 3:22 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Mudguard photos for TSG
Replies: 5
Views: 5023

Re: Mudguard photos for TSG

I've only got 2 Dexta's....mabe its time to get number 3. TSG ... Right on TSG! But.... Well, There is one who lives here.... who believes.... There is no such thing as too many Dextas! : 8) But so far only one of us! :cry: It's not all play all the time for the Dextas.>>> http://img11.imageshack.u...
by Lesfen
Wed Mar 21, 2012 6:14 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: differential
Replies: 6
Views: 5775

Re: differential

Hi,

Add a few more revs to the engine and........... put on some Super Major rear wheels!

Zoom,
Les
by Lesfen
Wed Mar 21, 2012 6:09 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Dexta numbers
Replies: 4
Views: 3950

Re: Dexta numbers

Hey Mike, Glad to see another Dexta rescued! There is a lot of help available from really great guys on this board. 09B705959> serial number>Built in about early March 1962. B192>If is on the engine, block could be cast February 19, 1962. 957E 7005 T4> Gearbox Part number, B28H>February 28, 1962. 37...
by Lesfen
Wed Mar 21, 2012 5:35 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Mudguard photos for TSG
Replies: 5
Views: 5023

Mudguard photos for TSG

Hi TSG, Started a new post for the mudguard photos. Hey Les , any chances of some better pictures of your Dexta with those North American Ford mudguards :beer: TSG. http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/1337/dscf2013vz.jpg http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/9021/dscf2014jm.jpg Not my Dexta! Kinda wish ...
by Lesfen
Tue Mar 20, 2012 8:41 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Dexta 'Newbie' here... and a few questions
Replies: 45
Views: 51072

Re: Dexta 'Newbie' here... and a few questions

Rob,

Maybe your date code is lower as in the last 2 photos.
My red arrow in the middle photo is pretty small but shows the location of the date code only.
The ENFO and T2 are in the same place on both tractors.

What progarm did you use to make the large arrows in your photo?

Les
by Lesfen
Tue Mar 20, 2012 7:02 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Dexta 'Newbie' here... and a few questions
Replies: 45
Views: 51072

Re: Dexta 'Newbie' here... and a few questions

Rear Axle photos, http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/5465/dscf1508z.jpg 1958 Dexta Differential Code (position/draft control lever pointing down at top right) http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/1728/photo1anig.jpg http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/4460/dscf2031q.jpg 1961 Dexta Differential Code Cheers,...
by Lesfen
Mon Mar 19, 2012 5:21 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Dexta 'Newbie' here... and a few questions
Replies: 45
Views: 51072

Re: Dexta 'Newbie' here... and a few questions

Yes,
A 1960 Dexta would have the pneumatic governor.
Looks like the entire engine was switched with the mechanical governor and pump giving you Super Dexta power. Guessing from the engine serial number maybe even a New Performance Super Dexta.

Les
by Lesfen
Mon Mar 19, 2012 5:46 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Dexta 'Newbie' here... and a few questions
Replies: 45
Views: 51072

Re: Dexta 'Newbie' here... and a few questions

Hi Rob, Way to go and welcome. :clap: Rear axle casting number is on the right hand side (brake pedal side) towards the back and near the bottom although....... some early ones seem to have the date code above that nearer the top. Oil sender tap is mid block on the clutch pedal side. Originally was ...
by Lesfen
Sat Mar 17, 2012 7:00 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: BRAKE BACKPLATE
Replies: 4
Views: 4442

Re: BRAKE BACKPLATE

by Lesfen
Sat Feb 25, 2012 7:10 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: OK, I'm an IDIOT! School me!
Replies: 30
Views: 40062

Re: OK, I'm an IDIOT! School me!

Hi,

I think the alternator fan is an exhaust fan... and so pulls air through the back onto the rectifier and heat sink first and then exits at the front.

Someone else though might be able to confirm this.

Les
by Lesfen
Fri Feb 24, 2012 4:19 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Petrol engine rebuild parts
Replies: 18
Views: 16282

Re: Petrol engine rebuild parts

Thanks Brian,

A thousand words....,

Well,,,err,,2000!!! :D

Les
by Lesfen
Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:47 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Petrol engine rebuild parts
Replies: 18
Views: 16282

Re: Petrol engine rebuild parts

I have got a Petrol Dexta parts list if you need anything copied. The MF35 has a similar engine except for the starter position top hose fittings and exhaust pipe bend, so there should be plenty of parts out there. Hi Brian, Can you tell me the difference between the two exhaust pipe bends? From eb...
by Lesfen
Sat Feb 11, 2012 7:10 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Petrol engine rebuild parts
Replies: 18
Views: 16282

Re: Petrol engine rebuild parts

The aftermarket replacement filters for the diesels all seem to be around 4.5" high. (4.496", 4.53", 4.5")
Cheers,
Les
by Lesfen
Fri Feb 03, 2012 1:11 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Show us your Fordson Dexta
Replies: 23
Views: 22014

Re: Show us your Fordson Dexta

Brian,

Wow!
Really quite lovely, 4 petrol Dextas in a row, all lined up!!
What a photo op!
One owner?

4 in a row! 4 in a row!
Going once! Going twice!
Do I hear 5???
5 anywhere? Anywhere 5?
(with apologies to the local auctioneers)

Les
by Lesfen
Wed Jan 25, 2012 10:26 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Need Some I.D.Help
Replies: 4
Views: 3685

Re: Need Some I.D.Help

Hi, A May/62 Dexta or Super Dexta should have originally had the mechanical governor. Super Dexta engines should have a engine serial number starting with 16..... (stamped into a flat machined area on the upper front of the engine block... above the injection pump.) Dexta engine serial numbers will ...
by Lesfen
Thu Jan 19, 2012 7:05 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Supper Dexter 4x4 pic
Replies: 5
Views: 6501

Re: Supper Dexter 4x4 pic

Yeah,
That's a great looking machine!

Is it still around or...did you know the serial number or..

Know the year it was made?

Thanks for sharing the photo,

Les