The Fordson Power Major and More.

Dandy Dave · Post by **Dandy Dave** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 8:50 pm

Here are some photos of the Fordson Power Major that I have been restoring over the last several years.

The way she came home...

Sandy Mac · Post by **Sandy Mac** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 8:59 pm

Thats a cracker of a power major. lots of nice optional extras on her!!!!
sandy

Dandy Dave · Post by **Dandy Dave** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 9:12 pm

The way she is today....

henk · Post by **henk** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 9:27 pm

She had a nice blush Dandy Dave,

The 3 point hitch is a complete Power model.

You have done a great job.

Dandy Dave · Post by **Dandy Dave** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 9:31 pm

More ....

I think this is a newer version of the extra valve that is on the transmission Kiwi Kev found.

I've been wondering how rare this badge is? I repainted it but I think originally it was aluminum letters and a Blue Back ground. Also, I now realize that the Grills are suppose to be Silver but it looks so good this way I think I will leave it alone.

Dandy Dave!

Dandy Dave · Post by **Dandy Dave** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 9:41 pm

Sandy Mac wrote:Thats a cracker of a power major. lots of nice optional extras on her!!!!
sandy

Yes. I am finding out more and more that this tractor has a lot of options. Power Steering, Remote Cylinder valve, 3 point hitch. Raised PTO, Live PTO. Live Hydraulics. Also, had a Horn which I am in search of. It is a real joy to operate.

Dandy Dave!

Dandy Dave · Post by **Dandy Dave** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 9:44 pm

henk wrote:She had a nice blush Dandy Dave,

The 3 point hitch is a complete Power model.

You have done a great job.

Thanks Henk.

Dandy Dave!

The Swanndri Guy · Post by **The Swanndri Guy** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 2:06 am

Hi "Dandy Dave", nice to see that you have got the Fordson Power Major "colour coordinated".I've never seen a Major with Power assisted steering before.Are you going to get a belt pulley drive to put infront of the brake pedals?

I've got a Fordson Super Dexta that I plan to repaint correctlly one day.

JC · Post by JC » Mon Apr 13, 2009 7:31 am

Looks good, Dave. Nice job!

Dandy Dave · Post by **Dandy Dave** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 11:05 am

The Swanndri Guy wrote:Hi "Dandy Dave", nice to see that you have got the Fordson Power Major "colour coordinated".I've never seen a Major with Power assisted steering before.Are you going to get a belt pulley drive to put infront of the brake pedals? I've got a Fordson Super Dexta that I plan to repaint correctlly one day.

If I fall across one somewhere, I will bring it home with me, but a belt pulley is not on my high priority list. I have other tractors with belt pulleys if I need one. I need to know what the horn bracket looks like if anyone can get a photo for me. Thanks fellows,

Dandy Dave!

Dandy Dave · Post by **Dandy Dave** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 12:05 pm

Now the rest of the Story,

This Tractor was purchased new by my ex wifes family where in the 1960's and 70's they had a farm in Manorton NY. When the Farm was sold in the latter 70's, the Fordson remained, and the farm became a sand pit. The old Fordson sat along the hedge row for a number of years until a friend of mine was trucking sand out of the pit, saw it, and bought it in the early 1990's. He brought the tractor home and called me to get it running which I did. The wiring and electrical stuff was a mess, but he said he did not want to bother with that, and just to get the starter to work so he could use it several times a year. After a short time the clutch went out of it and he again called me and I split the tractor and went though the two stage clutch for him. Around that time he painted it red and took the original lights off of it, and put the incorrect crome lights on it. He said he would like me to restore it for him someday so I brought the original Butlers lights home and put them on the shelf. The wiring and switches got worse as time went on and he would tow it to start it once in a while. Soon, it just sat for a long number of years and one day, while I was displaying equipment at the Rhinebeck Fair, he came up to the fence and said, If you want the old Fordson, You can have it....And there you see the tractor photos of it in red.

Things I did to get it back in Shape
Removed and relined the brake shoes
Rewired everything
New switches, celinoid, regulator.
New gauges and Tach, Tach cable, and drive.
New steering wheel.
Rebuilt the power steering cylinder. The control valve was seized from sitting so long and it leaked badly.
Restored the original head lights.
New shifter handles.
New lift pump.
Rebushed the front spindles and tie rod ends.
Replaced the hoses to the remote cylinder control valve.
And also put on a new seat with the correct pads.
New Muffler
Paint.
Changed all the fluids and filters.
New belts and coolant hoses.

Several thing remain to be done.
A horn installed, and also I need a photo of the seat latch for an easy ride seat so that I can reproduce it. Thanks all,

Dandy Dave!

Emiel · Post by **Emiel** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 9:50 pm

Just one thing:

Nice tractor. You spent a lot of time on it, and you can enjoy the very good results.

Best regards

Emiel

Frans · Post by **Frans** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 9:57 pm

Hello Dave nice work,

the Live drive I dint saw that in grey with blue

I have 2 myselve and the are blue with grey

and I have seen a yellow with grey

so we have another color thing going on

Dandy Dave · Post by **Dandy Dave** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 2:46 am

Well that is interesting. The yellow and gray I have never seen. I think mine should be the blue and gray letters. But it looks rather nice the way it is and stands out well. Thanks,

Dandy Dave!

Dandy Dave · Post by **Dandy Dave** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 1:41 pm

Here's an ad...

Dandy Dave · Post by **Dandy Dave** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 2:22 pm

Dealers Pamplet....

Mike Kuscher · Post by **Mike Kuscher** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 11:03 pm

Dandy Dave,

Very interesting brochure and pamphlet, thanks for posting them.

Oscar,

Could you ask permission to download these to add to the 'archive'?

Mike

Post by **Oscar** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 6:35 am

Hiya Dave!

I'd like to add these flyers to the archive on the main site (click here to visit the archive) someday. Would that be OK?

Regards,
Oscar

Dandy Dave · Post by **Dandy Dave** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 1:07 pm

You fellows please take anything that I post and put it to good use. Yes, permission granted...

Hold on to your hats to see what is comming next.

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Dandy Dave!

Dandy Dave · Post by **Dandy Dave** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 1:54 pm

Dandy Dave · Post by **Dandy Dave** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 2:20 pm

Post by **Oscar** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 2:57 pm

Great stuff, Dave!

Mike Kuscher · Post by **Mike Kuscher** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 3:26 pm

Dandy Dave,

OK, OK, I get the picture

Using the 'american-ism', "looks like we've found the mother load".
Excellent stuff

Oscar, are you getting this?
We have a complete fordson nutcase, Dave is going to fit in well.
Looks like we're going to be busy

(Just need to reduce the resolution a little, to increase download speeds)

Mike

Post by **Oscar** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 6:22 pm

Mike Kuscher wrote:Oscar, are you getting this? We have a complete fordson nutcase, Dave is going to fit in well.

Receiving you loud and clear!

Dandy Dave · Post by **Dandy Dave** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 1:49 am

Got Fordson on the Brain?

The only cure is,"The Fordson Tractor Pages Forum." LOL....

Dandy Dave!