Fordson Power Major Gearbox Noise

Jeff4wd · Post by **Jeff4wd** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 6:24 pm

Hi,
Wonder if anyone can help.
I have a Roadless Fordson Power Major, non live drive. There is a noise coming from, I think, the gearbox.
It is not a grinding noise, and there is no problem changing gears.
Is like a heavy whine, almost as if something is rubbing. Is a lot worse in reverse.
When idling, there is no noise at all.
Could it be something serious, do I need to strip the gearbox or can I change something without having to strip it down, or could I leave it as it is?!

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks very much
Jeff

Dandy Dave · Post by **Dandy Dave** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 12:11 pm

Sounds like a little bearing noise. Sometimes when the bearings wear a little the gears will whine because they are slightly out of alinement. As long as you do not have any major oil leaks, or feel any binding in the transmission, I would not worry about it that much. Many an old tractor has a wine in the transmission that has been there for many an hour in the field. Also, it is not uncommon for a transmission with "square cut gears" to have a natural whine just by the way the gears mesh.

Dandy Dave!

Sandy Mac · Post by **Sandy Mac** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 7:21 pm

You want to hear my Super 6 in reverse.!!!

sandy

Steven B · Post by **Steven B** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 1:25 am

My Super whines in 4th like a 14 year old with a play station 3 during a power cut.

Steven B · Post by **Steven B** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 1:28 am

Sandy Mac wrote:You want to hear my Super 6 in reverse.!!!

sandy

No Sandy, I just WANT your Super 6.