New owner (sort of) with a project on the cards!

isitafox · Post by **isitafox** » Mon Apr 05, 2010 10:10 pm

Hey all, found this forum the other day while scouring the net for info on Super Dexta's.

I've been given a mission by my father in law, he's got what I believe to be a 62 Super Dexta in a bad state in one of his fields and said if I wanna fix it up for my son (he's only 2 but loves tractors) he'll fund it.
It originally got parked up years ago when the rad went and it never got replaced, unfortunately now its in pretty bad shape. Engines probably seized and will require all new grill, mudguards, engine covers, seat, etc.... but as I'm not in a rush I'm sure something good can come of it!
One other thing, I know nothing about tractors at all or engine mechanics really but I am into Jap cars and my old mans a mechanic so I'm sure I can blag my way through the job.
I'm sure I'll be getting loads of good advice from everyone on here so thanks in advance!

Oh yeah, managed to get the code off the side which is 957E 7005 T3 K9H, not had chance to look for the rest yet but all in good time!!

Post by **Brian** » Mon Apr 05, 2010 11:03 pm

Welcome to the board. K9H makes her an August 1962 but other numbers like this will confirm it.

The 957E numbers mean nothing as they are mould numbers and the same on every tractor.

Go to the Wiki, "fordsontractorpages" and "dotty" for pictures of where to find the numbers.

Bensdexta · Post by **Bensdexta** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 12:10 am

isitafox wrote:It originally got parked up years ago when the rad went and it never got replaced, unfortunately now its in pretty bad shape. Engines probably seized and will require all new grill, mudguards, engine covers, seat, etc.... but as I'm not in a rush I'm sure something good can come of it!

Our Dexta had been outside for about 15years, with engine & gearboxes full of water, but she has cleaned up pretty well with blasting, some new tinwork and painting.

Does your engine have any frost damage - cracks in the block usually just below the cylinder head? If not, you're lucky as we were. That makes engine rebuild fairly straight forward.

Drag her out and pressure wash her - she'll look better already. Get her under cover then the fun may begin.

Post us some pics and good luck with your project.
Look forward to hearing more

isitafox · Post by **isitafox** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 10:03 pm

Will get some pics up hopefully tomorrow at home as I've no access to photobucket or anything like it at work!

isitafox · Post by **isitafox** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 12:53 pm

Here's pics, first job is to get it out the field and under the shed but as it's lambing time its already been put on hold!
Although I may get the shed cleared and cleaned up so its ready!

Bensdexta · Post by **Bensdexta** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 1:24 pm

Get her dragged out and cleaned up

She's probably full of water but don't worry.
Are those rear wheels original - Dexta hubs have 3 holes around the periphery?
All the best,

Dandy Dave · Post by **Dandy Dave** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 1:25 pm

Welcome aboard matey.

Great Crusty Critters!

She's a rusty one. But then again, I've restored Great Iron Budas that were in worse shape. Just pick up some tools and bow down to it as you remove and replace pieces, and after a time, everything will look better with paint and TLC.

Dandy Dave!

Lesfen · Post by **Lesfen** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 9:10 pm

Look forward to pictures of your progress.
We also have an August '62 Super Dexta.

Bensdexta wrote:Those rear wheels aren't original - Dexta hubs have 3 holes around the periphery.
All the best,

Ben,
Both our '62 Super Dexta's here in Canada with original 24"wheels have no holes.
Were wheel weights not available for the Super Dexta or maybe the 24" wheels?

Cheers,
Les

john.n · Post by **john.n** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 9:21 pm

looks like it has seen better days, but also looks mostly complete. nosecone and wings often replaced anyway in restoration. engine often rebuilt. just hope you can get the pistons out. gearbox probs work fine with oil change and the backend will be interesting with the hydraulics. a quick test that might be of use, if the clutch works disengauge it and wedge it down, engauge the pto, raise the lever in the quadrent for the rear linkage. and rotate the pto with a large spanner, this should make the lift arms raise. (might help with getting out the field)
looks like you have quite a project ahead of you. good luck.

Bensdexta · Post by **Bensdexta** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 9:29 pm

Lesfen wrote:
Bensdexta wrote:Those rear wheels aren't original - Dexta hubs have 3 holes around the periphery.
Ben,
Both our '62 Super Dexta's here in Canada with original 24"wheels have no holes.
Were wheel weights not available for the Super Dexta or maybe the 24" wheels?

Cheers,
Les

That is one for a greater guru than me

Perhaps Brian can enlighten us?

isitafox · Post by **isitafox** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 10:34 pm

john.n wrote:looks like it has seen better days, but also looks mostly complete. nosecone and wings often replaced anyway in restoration. engine often rebuilt. just hope you can get the pistons out. gearbox probs work fine with oil change and the backend will be interesting with the hydraulics. a quick test that might be of use, if the clutch works disengauge it and wedge it down, engauge the pto, raise the lever in the quadrent for the rear linkage. and rotate the pto with a large spanner, this should make the lift arms raise. (might help with getting out the field)
looks like you have quite a project ahead of you. good luck.

Thanks, my first job is going to be clearing out under one of the sheds so I've got a workspace! Hopefully get that started tomorrow or this weekend!

The Swanndri Guy · Post by **The Swanndri Guy** » Fri Apr 09, 2010 7:46 am

On the subject of rear wheel weights for Dexta's/Super Dexta/New Perfomance Dexta,they were an optional extra that you could purchase from your dealer.As for fitting rear wheel weights to Dexta's with 24" rims, if no bolt holes were in the rims you just had to drill them yourself.

TSG.

Jos Cuypers · Post by **Jos Cuypers** » Fri Apr 09, 2010 8:32 am

Welcome on board.

Looks a challenging project.

ps : at least you have the swinging drawbar as this always is an intresting item.

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