Hello from Florida! 1956 Major.
Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2011 9:21 pm
Hello everyone,
I recently found this site and have been lurking around for a few days, so I thought I would introduce myself. Name's Jeremy, I live in Florida and I have a 1956 Fordson Major that I've been rebuilding. When I got it, it had been sitting in a barn for who knows how long. We pulled it out with the other tractor and actually managed to start it, even with the old diesel fuel that was in the tank. It got used for a couple weeks until it lost oil pressure and the engine seized. I brought it home, where it sat under the shed for about 3 years until I started tearing it apart last winter. The engine had been rebuilt at least once before, as the crank had been turned and the pistons were mismatched. The oil pickup tube had also been modified, but not correctly and broke in half, which caused the loss of oil pressure. Needless to say, the bearings were shot and the crank was in rough shape. Luckily it still had enough material to turn it once more. It now has .030 oversize on the rods and .040 on the mains. I also replaced the liners, pistons, rings, and valves. Long story short, it is back together and running great. I must say I am really impressed with the way these tractors are built and how they operate. I hope to make some new friends on here and try to help when I can. Have a good day!
I recently found this site and have been lurking around for a few days, so I thought I would introduce myself. Name's Jeremy, I live in Florida and I have a 1956 Fordson Major that I've been rebuilding. When I got it, it had been sitting in a barn for who knows how long. We pulled it out with the other tractor and actually managed to start it, even with the old diesel fuel that was in the tank. It got used for a couple weeks until it lost oil pressure and the engine seized. I brought it home, where it sat under the shed for about 3 years until I started tearing it apart last winter. The engine had been rebuilt at least once before, as the crank had been turned and the pistons were mismatched. The oil pickup tube had also been modified, but not correctly and broke in half, which caused the loss of oil pressure. Needless to say, the bearings were shot and the crank was in rough shape. Luckily it still had enough material to turn it once more. It now has .030 oversize on the rods and .040 on the mains. I also replaced the liners, pistons, rings, and valves. Long story short, it is back together and running great. I must say I am really impressed with the way these tractors are built and how they operate. I hope to make some new friends on here and try to help when I can. Have a good day!
Looks like you are comming right along with the old girl. Dandy Dave!