Super Major -62

[Broadspeed]

Oh, thank You guys for fast respond and perfect instructions

This time it was a easy one.. Own stupidity Only the wheel nuts were loose

But it makes me wonder, why those nuts get loose themselves

[peter2]

Hi,

are there any torque values for the different screws and bolts? Or is "as tight as possible with normal tools" enough?
I found my wheel nuts tight, but not as tight as I thought when I took the old wheels off.

There is a german saying "nach fest kommt ab". Translation is difficult, I would say "after tight it breaks".

Peter

[Brian]

Tight is tight, too tight is "PING"

[ford5000y]

Yeah, I second the motion.

I could still remember that my father got angry at the farm worker we employed because the bloke managed to break the engine used to power a water pump and the water pump itself, it is because the worker overtightened some rather loose parts .

[super6954]

Hi,

are there any torque values for the different screws and bolts? Or is "as tight as possible with normal tools" enough?
I found my wheel nuts tight, but not as tight as I thought when I took the old wheels off.

There is a german saying "nach fest kommt ab". Translation is difficult, I would say "after tight it breaks".

Peter

Hi peter
I guess there is a torque setting listed in a common chart for bolt size/ grade and tread . But most of us experienced mechanics use a 3/4'' drive socket set , T bar and a 3-4ft length of pipe and go by feel .
My power major operators book just says grease the threads and tighten the nuts in a diagonal pattern ( not round the circle).

For your German translation maybe the polite Canadian saying is close too . The ultimate tightness of a bolt/ nut is the point just before the threads strip .
Regards Robert

[Dandy Dave]

If you painted the wheels and tractor and there is paint on the wheel surfaces where the tire mounts, or on the tappered holes where the nuts touch, then the wheels will loosen as the paint gives. Also, if the wheels have been off for brake work or tire changes, they need to be checked several times after running a few hours here and there. Dandy Dave!

[Broadspeed]

Maybe previous owner didn't tighten the nuts properly


Found a nice pair of fenders. Removed from Super Major after use of 3-5 years After that stored in a dry warehouse.

Very good condition, only small dents of rust but 110% straight

[Dandy Dave]

Nice find on the fenders! Dandy Dave!

[Broadspeed]

I begin to wonder that are these from Major

Shouldn't Major fenders have EnFo logos instead of FOMOCO

[Dandy Dave]

Seems to me we have had this disscusion on here before. I think some of the last produced had FoMoCo stamped in them. My Power major has EnFo stamped on them. Either way, I would not let that stop me from using them as they are Super clean. Pun intended... Dandy Dave!

[Broadspeed]

Ok, that clears a bit


So these may be from late Super Major

[Broadspeed]

Have done some Autumn works with Major


Was a pretty heavy trailer for Major


Nice stand


And here's the latest find.. Not a Fordson




Ferguson TED20 -52 Stored in barn for over ten years..

[tom lad]

great lookin fergie

[Brian]

No such thing!

[AdrianNPMajor]

Oh dear oh dear oh dear. Sorry to have to say it but you've got real problems with the Major you've just bought. Where do I start? It's the wrong colour, it's got the wrong mudguards, bonnet, radiator cowl, engine, wheels .........

I could go on, but like Brian I think I'd better do this .......

Best

Adrian

[Dandy Dave]

I got a TO-20 in the back yard that a customer owes me a hat full of money on for freeing up a stuck clutch, tuning up, a bunch of new parts, oil change, other stuff, and storing it for ten years. I wish he wish he would just pay up and take it. My FPM is tired of lookin at it. Dandy Dave!

[super6954]

Hi Dave
There is a solution to that problem park it round the back, with a tarp over it so the fordson cannot see it .
After 10 years I'd be sending him a letter and doing all the legal so you own it. Is the guy even still alive, Maybe you do own it now .
Regards Robert

[Nick]

Hi Dave, just interested, how did you free that stuck clutch??

[Dandy Dave]

Hi Dave, just interested, how did you free that stuck clutch??

Ouch...Ouch. A New 12 volt battery helped. Put the pto in gear, stepped on the clutch, and cranked away. Pop goes the rusty l'il Weasel. It is a secret. Do not tell the guy that own this POS. After 10 year of strorage I deserve something for not selling it for back payment of such. You Know, Not resposible for Items left over 90 Days and all. Dandy Dave!

[Broadspeed]

You don't have to worry Will sell the Ferguson when I'm finished with the little fixings with it. Radiator and fuel tank are leaking a bit. Also right side front tyre needs replacing And also the hydraulics are dead

I am constantly lookin for a Super Dexta