Fordson Major Oil Specifications. Source Ford Motor Company.

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Fordson Major Oil Specifications. Source Ford Motor Company.

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Engine Oil Grades for Fordson Major all models.
-18C to –7C … S.A.E. 10 HD or S.A.E.10W HD
-7 to32C … S.A.E 20 HD or S.A.E. 20W/30W HD
over 32C … S.A.E. 20HD or S.A.E.20W/30W HD

Gearbox and Rear Axle Oil Specifications. All Models.

Service letter July 1959 states: Gearbox, Rear Axle and Hydraulics oil specifications have changed. Now all models from 1952 onwards use:

S.A.E 30HD or S.A.E. 20W/30W in all the above at all temperatures.

Oil Capacities.

Engine .. 12 imp. pints .. 6.816 lt
Filter .. 2 imp.pints .. 1.136 lt.
Minimec pump (when fitted) .. 1/3rd imp.pint

Gearbox .. 4.5 imp.gal .. 20.43 lt
Less PTO .. 4.25 imp.gal .. 19.32 lt

Rear axle .. 9 imp.gal .. 40.91 lt
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