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by marcusgs
Sun Nov 18, 2012 6:21 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Running In!!
Replies: 16
Views: 12386

Re: Running In!!

Hi. I think the plough bodies are just GP (General Purpose) ones, to be honest I wasn't measuring how deep I was ploughing, but I guess it was around 5-6" She was working hard, but not out of her depth as the engine could still be throttled up easily when running at 1600 rpm. My exhaust is awful and...
by marcusgs
Thu Nov 15, 2012 9:59 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Restored 1964 Super Dexter
Replies: 11
Views: 9192

Re: Restored 1964 Super Dexter

Very pretty :wink:

What will she do now? Will she work for a living, or be pampered and polished?
by marcusgs
Sun Nov 11, 2012 6:12 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Running In!!
Replies: 16
Views: 12386

Re: Running In!!

More pictures... I've since reset my valve clearances and now she will handle the plough in 2nd gear relatively easily, even today, when it was rather sticky indeed! https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-oz8UYe_Q6iY/UJ_TZBslhdI/AAAAAAAAAD8/Qgd3JqLmQoM/s1024/IMG_1366%255B1%255D.JPG https://lh4.googleuse...
by marcusgs
Wed Oct 24, 2012 8:36 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Bens Dexta - Working at last!
Replies: 28
Views: 34285

Re: Roll out - at last!

Looking good, just need some nice weather now to get a plough or something on it and run in...

Just got mine sorted and running well, and all we get is rain, rain, rain, no ploughing for a few days here, at least.

Have fun...
by marcusgs
Sun Oct 21, 2012 6:01 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Doris NP Super Dexta rebuild
Replies: 126
Views: 197307

Re: Doris NP Super Dexta rebuild

Hi.

If you have a stick (ARC) welder, simply run a bead of weld through the bush and it will tap out relatively easily. :D

The new one should go in without too much hassle, I put a little copper grease on mine... not sure if it was a good idea or not, but it's not fallen out yet!!
by marcusgs
Wed Oct 17, 2012 6:40 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Chuffing air filter
Replies: 4
Views: 3726

Re: Chuffing air filter

Hi. I checked my valve clearances tonight and they were a mile out!

It's made the world of difference, quieter, chuffing from the air filter stopped and almost no smoke!

Thanks for the top Chris :wink:
by marcusgs
Tue Oct 16, 2012 11:04 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Running In!!
Replies: 16
Views: 12386

Re: Running In!!

Hi. I will have to take a picture of the plough as I don't have one to post at the moment.
The tractor coped fine in 1st Low with the three furrow, and faster and it was too much...
by marcusgs
Mon Oct 15, 2012 9:08 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Running In!!
Replies: 16
Views: 12386

Re: Running In!!

Here is another picture of the ploughing...

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I cannot post pictures of the plough as it is a Ferg**on one, and I will be shot and expelled from the board :lol:
by marcusgs
Mon Oct 15, 2012 7:19 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Running In!!
Replies: 16
Views: 12386

Running In!!

Here's a pic of my 1958 Dexta ploughing with a 3 furrow plough to bed in the engine after it's rebuild...

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by marcusgs
Mon Oct 15, 2012 6:27 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Chuffing air filter
Replies: 4
Views: 3726

Chuffing air filter

Hi.

I can hear a pronounced chuffing sound through the air filter on my 1958 Dexta. Does it mean I need more oil in, or less? Or is it another problem entirely?
by marcusgs
Mon Oct 15, 2012 6:03 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Noisy Aftermarket Exhausts
Replies: 1
Views: 2359

Noisy Aftermarket Exhausts

Hi. I have fitted one of the aftermarket exhausts for a Dexta to my tractor, and firstly, I have a problem that it leaks exhaust gases from between the manifold and the outside of the exhaust, and secondly it doesn't really function as a silencer, and is really quite noisy! Has anyone else had this ...
by marcusgs
Mon Aug 27, 2012 8:15 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: In gear but won't move
Replies: 5
Views: 6066

Re: In gear but won't move

Hi Linda.

I think you need to adjust the clutch, which if I remember correctly on mine, I had to do by either lengthening or shortening the clutch rod (the rod between the pedal and the clutch cross shaft)

If i'm wrong, post back and let me/us know and we'll try and help again!

Mark
by marcusgs
Mon Aug 20, 2012 8:45 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Radiator
Replies: 16
Views: 12736

Re: Radiator

Hi. Yes, a re-core will completely replace the middle bit of your radiator (between the top and bottom tanks) so it will effectively be a new radiator.

And you really do need to get a fan shroud, as the lack of one will seriously lessen the effectiveness of your fan :wink:
by marcusgs
Mon Aug 06, 2012 9:09 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Fordson-Dexta.de
Replies: 13
Views: 11672

Re: Fordson-Dexta.de

by marcusgs
Fri Jul 27, 2012 8:38 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: My Dexta just stopped
Replies: 8
Views: 8772

Re: My Dexta just stopped

Hi. I feel that I should just mention that although you have cleared the blockage for the moment, it is quite possible that it will block again, due to the tank having in it, more of what blocked it in the first place. The permanent solution to this is to remove and perhaps pressure wash out the tan...
by marcusgs
Fri Jul 20, 2012 8:59 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Grill Fixing
Replies: 19
Views: 16084

Re: Grill Fixing

I e-mailed Agriline two weeks ago, and haven't even had a reply....
by marcusgs
Wed Jul 18, 2012 8:32 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: pto bolts leak oil
Replies: 4
Views: 4162

Re: pto bolts leak oil

My suggestion would be to use some of this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hylomar-Insta ... 3cc7b97388

It's fantastic for stopping leaks.
by marcusgs
Tue Jul 17, 2012 8:01 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Hydraulic pump/flange oil leak
Replies: 5
Views: 4719

Re: Hydraulic pump/flange oil leak

Hi, I just put Hylomar on mine and it's been just fine :wink:
by marcusgs
Mon Jul 02, 2012 9:15 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: My Dexta in Action
Replies: 24
Views: 18756

Re: My Dexta in Action

Hi.

Very tough engine the 3cyl in the Dexta.

I know of one with over 10,000 hours on the clock with nothing apart from oil changes being done!

It takes a bit of starting now, and like yours leaks a bit of oil, but still pulls strongly.
by marcusgs
Wed Jun 13, 2012 9:42 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: VPM 1143 New Dexta Nose Cone
Replies: 2
Views: 4112

VPM 1143 New Dexta Nose Cone

Hi,

Has anyone on here got deep enough pockets to have tried Vapormatic VPM1143 nose cone for fit and finish?

I am assured that the quality is excellent, and the fit is good too...

At £397 + VAT :shock: it would need to be :D
by marcusgs
Wed Jun 13, 2012 3:59 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Promised photo of red Super Dexta
Replies: 11
Views: 8346

Re: Promised photo of red Super Dexta

Matches the topper ;)
by marcusgs
Sun Jun 10, 2012 8:22 am
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Original Dexta Cowl
Replies: 2
Views: 3080

Original Dexta Cowl

Hi,

Anyone have any idea where I can get a good original dexta front cowl/nose cone from?
by marcusgs
Sat Jun 09, 2012 8:41 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: topper for dexta
Replies: 36
Views: 34458

Re: topper for dexta

Hi,

Personally I would say yes 8ft would be too big, 6ft max I would say.

Regards,
by marcusgs
Thu Jun 07, 2012 6:39 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Bonnet fitting
Replies: 13
Views: 13032

Re: Bonnet fitting

Hi

@bensdexta If my cowl fitted even half as good as your's I would be over the moon!

I will have to get another one and see if that fits any better...

Mark
by marcusgs
Tue Jun 05, 2012 8:54 pm
Forum: Fordson Dexta
Topic: Bonnet fitting
Replies: 13
Views: 13032

Re: Bonnet fitting

Ben,

No it isn't a repro, it was a second hand original, but I suspect it is a cut and shut :)