I have recently aquired my first Dexta. It is a '61 model in what you might call rough shape. I got it running to determine what I am up against and believe it has lots of potential, although some problems, and want to do a restoration/rebuild.
I have started disassembly and investigating, and have a couple of questions.
The right hand front axle knee has had the bottom crescent/bump stop part broken off and the side of the lower bearing cup is visible. I am not a purist and as Ford parts are easier to find here; Would a Ford model like a 600 series or 8N use the same axle extension?
Also, the radius arms are not straight. They don't appear damaged and I could probably ignore one, but one is very obvious. Has anyone ever had them straightened? Maybe at an auto body shop with a frame straightener.
Glad to have found this board.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions,
Gene
My First Dexta
Re: My First Dexta
Welcome!gcamp wrote:Also, the radius arms are not straight. They don't appear damaged and I could probably ignore one, but one is very obvious. Has anyone ever had them straightened? Maybe at an auto body shop with a frame straightener.
Yes they can be straightened in a suitable press.
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Thanks for the replies.
My plans are to remove the front end pieces tomorrow. I'll get some good measurements and try and compare to the 2000.
I don't have any pictures in a suitable place to upload. I'll have to work on that. Without measuring, I would guess the right arm has about a 1 to 1.5 inch arch in it. Must have been a hard hit on that side.
Gene
My plans are to remove the front end pieces tomorrow. I'll get some good measurements and try and compare to the 2000.
I don't have any pictures in a suitable place to upload. I'll have to work on that. Without measuring, I would guess the right arm has about a 1 to 1.5 inch arch in it. Must have been a hard hit on that side.
Gene
Agriline sell the king pins/spindles (Left+Right) for the dexta at £35 each and their description is:pjjms wrote:I think the Ford 2000 shared the same axle beam but not sure of the other axle parts.
part nos# 5196 & 5197. They are also listed on the Ford 2000 page along with the later type that are 11.75" long.Spindle LH Early 2000 10.75" long
I bet a call to a New Holland spares may be worth it
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1962 Fordson Super Dexta (since 1970 ish)
Our workhorse currently undergoing overhaul
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1962 Fordson Super Dexta (since 1970 ish)
Our workhorse currently undergoing overhaul
Follow us at www.fordsonsuperdexta.co.uk
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The parts lists are available online at www.newholland.com but maybe the number series for the Dexta and 2000 are not the same. So you might have to call anyhow.I bet a call to a New Holland spares may be worth it
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