The Fordson Tractor Pages Forum

Hi All,

I have been away for a couple years due to no cash to continue my super major rebuild project until now. I have a few questions about some items that don't compute and was hoping for some info and thank you in advance for any information. First is, on my dbl clutch I replaced the springs and plates and bolted it together and cannot for the life of me figure out why one of the smaller of the two sets of fingers sits lower than the 2nd and 3rd finger by at least 1/4 inch? I know the adjusting screws take up the slack but this is just not right. All the blocks underneath seem fine and I replaced most all the pins. Beyond that problem, I would love to know how a garage mechanic like me adjusts the ALL the fingers without the use of the special tool the book talks about. ALso wondered if I should get all the surfaces machined before install.
After cleaning and putting my steering box back in order, The thing leaked oil out the cover plate. I think the oil went through the 5 or so shims. When putting shims back under a cover plate is each side of each shim supposed to have sealent applied? If so what is the best kind to use?
I have replacement injector nozzles and managed to get my injectors apart but seem to have lost a couple larger skinny copper washers. The new nozzles came from Agriline with some copper washers but frankly I don't know where they go, the I T manual does not picture a blow up of the whole injector, washers and all.
Last question for now is I have so much slop in the front spindles that I am not sure the replacement bushing set from Agriline can fix it. I have heard (2 years ago) the replacement spindles from Agriline don't fit exactly so I would like to stick with the originals if I can. have also heard about something called a speedy sleeve and I do have a very excellent automotive machinist in town that could possible fix things that way. Any comments or suggestions about any of this would be much appreciated. I have renewed strength and now finances to see this project through to the end. Its about 75% done at this point. Thanks a million and no problem referring me to specific archives if you know which ones. Kerry

On the clutch. One set of fingsers should be higher than the other because the tractor stops rolling before the PTO stops turning while useing the clutch.

Steering box. Yes, best to use a silicone sealant.

Injectors, Copper washers go in first and seat at the bottom.

You can try by just replacing the front spindle bushings. You will need to ream the replacments with a expandable reamer. Dandy Dave!

Thanks for the reply Dave


I re read my first question and realized I did a bad job of stating the problem with the clutch fingers. 1 of the lower clutch fingers is lower than the other 2. I realize there are 6 total fingers and they sit 3 and 3 at different levels. Any reason for this scenario? After getting this problem worked out, any any good way for a garage mechanic to adjust the clutch without the special tool? Thanks again and thanks for the help with my other questions.
Regards

Kerry

Hi Dandy dave,

Just read an old post of yours about how to adjust the fingers on a duel clutch with a dial indicator. Thanks!

There you have it. Dandy Dave!