just back from machine shop brought other head out to him ,this is off a
standerd dexta after a quick look he said this one seemed a lot better shape than
other one, this one is off a 58 the last one is a 63, if this is good after testing
well an good if not iwill talk to bertie dunlop about a new head, ihave been up to
his place over the years for odds and ends, as you say is he knowes his stuff.
black smoke and running rough
Re: black smoke and running rough
got head back and installed on tractor , fired her up an bingo she started up
first dig
, so now
what was the problem , diddnt touch timming or pump
or injectors, must have been the head all along. before i done head up she was driving
fine except for black smoke intermittley at idle but when got her into shed and started to check
all usual ,fuel system ,timming ,injectors .fuel pump was all ok she would not even fire up with a blow lamp in the
air manifold . head had crack although was not mixing oil and water and valves were very bad
so must have been head all along
hope this may help others

first dig


or injectors, must have been the head all along. before i done head up she was driving
fine except for black smoke intermittley at idle but when got her into shed and started to check
all usual ,fuel system ,timming ,injectors .fuel pump was all ok she would not even fire up with a blow lamp in the
air manifold . head had crack although was not mixing oil and water and valves were very bad
so must have been head all along



Re: black smoke and running rough
Well done sir
Was going to say this month's tractor and machinery has a few articles on engines heads
December's.

Was going to say this month's tractor and machinery has a few articles on engines heads
December's.
Some mornings I wake up grumpy, but most mornings I let her sleep in.
Re: black smoke and running rough
thanks tom lad, have t/machinery on a yearly account thanks to my siblins
although it seem to
be a bit late this month ,so far so good with tractor will have to give it work out over
next couple weeks

be a bit late this month ,so far so good with tractor will have to give it work out over
next couple weeks
Re: black smoke and running rough
Ah brilliant news on the engine! Hopefully all will be ok now. I just got back from visiting Dublin for a few days, lovely place, are you near there?
Oh yay, look, another seized bolt! Lets get a hammer.....and some kano.....and some cider!
Re: black smoke and running rough
hi nick, no im over on the west coast right on the
on the edge of alantic next stop america
dublin,s a bit to packed for me i lik the quite
life ,not much use for the dexta up in dublin,
on the edge of alantic next stop america

dublin,s a bit to packed for me i lik the quite
life ,not much use for the dexta up in dublin,
