My 6 cylinder major

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My 6 cylinder major

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Newbie here, I bought my first ever tractor, Fordson diesel major with a thames thrader engine, needs slot of work so I'm hoping some kind gentlemen can guide be along, it needs a clutch, is there any special tools needed to change the clutch and I'm assuming that there is a mid seal between the gearbox and engine, where could I get one

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Also how do I post pics on here

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Straight 6,

Welcome.

I'm sure you can get all the help you need on this forum.
I advice you to read a lot of previos topics about the questions you have. Use the search button.

About the images: This is from the FAQ:
Can I post images?
Yes, images can be shown in your posts. If the administrator has allowed attachments, you may be able to upload the image to the board. Otherwise, you must link to an image stored on a publicly accessible web server, e.g. http://www.example.com/my-picture.gif. You cannot link to pictures stored on your own PC (unless it is a publicly accessible server) nor images stored behind authentication mechanisms, e.g. hotmail or yahoo mailboxes, password protected sites, etc. To display the image use the BBCode [img] tag.

About the clutch:
Check if you have a live drive or single clutch.
Single is a lot easyer to fix than a double one for the live drive.

About parts:
Depents where you are located,but around the world you can find a lot of supliers and these day's there are many parts.
Mind you some parts are nearly right, others are spot on and some are bad.

Search for an engine number at the right side of the engine at the front cilinder or a plate on the fire wall. You say it's a trade engine, so it could be it has no number. If you have a number we can date your tractor.
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Re: My 6 cylinder major

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Its definitely a single stage clutch, also is it possible to convert it to a pick up hitch, it's a fordson diesel major, I'll see if I can find a manufacturer date today, where would it roughly be located

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It is possible to install a pickup hitch, as long as you have the 3P hitch of course.

As for getting to your clutch: you will have to split the tractor between gearbox and engine. You will have to use a engine lift or do it like this:
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Don't use a trolley jack, as this is to dangerous, since the engine can fell off the jack!
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mathias1 wrote:
Fri Apr 10, 2020 1:41 pm
It is possible to install a pickup hitch, as long as you have the 3P hitch of course.

As for getting to your clutch: you will have to split the tractor between gearbox and engine. You will have to use a engine lift or do it like this:
Image

Don't use a trolley jack, as this is to dangerous, since the engine can fell off the jack!
I like the idea of the pallet lifter, Mathias. Is a clutch alignment tool needed

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Straight 6 wrote:
Fri Apr 10, 2020 1:56 pm
mathias1 wrote:
Fri Apr 10, 2020 1:41 pm
It is possible to install a pickup hitch, as long as you have the 3P hitch of course.

As for getting to your clutch: you will have to split the tractor between gearbox and engine. You will have to use a engine lift or do it like this:
Image

Don't use a trolley jack, as this is to dangerous, since the engine can fell off the jack!
I like the idea of the pallet lifter, Mathias. Is a clutch alignment tool needed
Yes a clutch alignment tool is needed. But If you drain the oil in the gearbox, you can easily unbolt the ingoing shaft and use it to align the clutch. At this stage it's also recommend to renew the seal on the ingoing shaft.

As for posting pictures:
Some people on the board are using http://postimage.org with good results so far.

Here is how it works:
You can make an account on the website, so you can create your own album. This allows you to add or remove pictures when ever you need to. It is possible to use the website without an account, but you won't be able to alter your pictures.

1) chose size 800x600 (15inch monitor)
2) then chose the files you want to upload
3) Copy the code in the "Hotlink for forums" box
4) Paste the code in the message box together with your message.
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Ok I got the steering column off this morning, I cleaned it and made new shims for it, its grand and tight now
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Straight 6 wrote:
Fri Apr 10, 2020 1:56 pm
mathias1 wrote:
Fri Apr 10, 2020 1:41 pm
It is possible to install a pickup hitch, as long as you have the 3P hitch of course.

As for getting to your clutch: you will have to split the tractor between gearbox and engine. You will have to use a engine lift or do it like this:
Image

Don't use a trolley jack, as this is to dangerous, since the engine can fell off the jack!
I like the idea of the pallet lifter, Mathias. Is a clutch alignment tool needed
thanks Mathias, appreciate all the help, your giving me
Also got the year of the tractor as 1952

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Steering box back in place, still slot of play there, but it has fairly worn link ends,Image

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Can you post a picture from the fender?
It's a tractor from the first year of building.
See you have a new starter engine.
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henk wrote:
Fri Apr 10, 2020 6:34 pm
Can you post a picture from the fender?
It's a tractor from the first year of building.
See you have a new starter engine.
Sure is there anything you what to see in general

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Thats a special top link bracket you have. Never seen that before.
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Hi,

Isn't that the top link bracket for a Pick up hitch?

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Emiel wrote:
Sat Apr 11, 2020 8:27 am
Hi,

Isn't that the top link bracket for a Pick up hitch?

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hello Emile, could very well be looking at the bottom mounts on the hitch, I'll take some pics later

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Emiel wrote:
Sat Apr 11, 2020 8:27 am
Hi,

Isn't that the top link bracket for a Pick up hitch?

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No it's for the Automatic Clutch Release, I have exactly the same (there are several parts missing)
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blackbob wrote:
Sat Apr 11, 2020 11:59 pm
Emiel wrote:
Sat Apr 11, 2020 8:27 am
Hi,

Isn't that the top link bracket for a Pick up hitch?

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No it's for the Automatic Clutch Release, I have exactly the same (there are several parts missing)
More info here:
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:clap: So thats cleared.
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Ok so I didn't do much this weekend as my back was fairly sore, I'm hoping that the break kit I ordered will arrive today, also is there any type of pickup hitch on the later fords I could modify for the major

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Well my parts never arrived from agriline, but I cracked on with the front axle, the axle casing is quite worn I think but not sure, there was only two bolts holding it on with the rest sheared off Image

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Image gonna try drill and tap these, or would I be better off trying to find a better second hand unit, can I have your opinion please

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