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Met a man last evening who is breaking a 1958 Dexta. There is no tinwork and the block is cracked but it has good brake drums, radius rods, injectors etc. The pump may be OK but it has stood a long time. For his details send me an e-mail as he is not a member of the site and I will let you have his details. He is in the Holbeach area.

Hi
I am new to this site. Last year we purchased a small holding which came complete with a 58 Dexta with loader! Now getting the bug to give her a bit of tlc. I have a number of jobs to do to it, but as it's used regularly, so I think I am going to buy another tractor so I can put the Dexta in the workshop and start sorting bits!

Anyway just seen this post. As it's a 58 Dexta, same as mine, would I be correct in thinking it would have a small handbrake (footbrake lock) on the right of transmission tunnel below the seat. If so, I would be interested in the toothed block that is bolted to the transmission tunnel and the lever that engages with this. Mine is worn to the point where it won't lock together any more.

Yes, it is that style of handbrake. Will pass the question on.

3.14 pm.

£10.00 plus carriage.

Parts are there and in fair condition but rusty. Will let you know price later.

3.14 pm

£10.00 plus carriage.

Hi Brian
That's fine. Hopefully teeth on booth parts are useable?

I could also do with some linkage quadrant control parts, well probably most of it!! Mine is a bit broken / bodged by someone. I need to sort linkage as it's not lifting high enough, I will post a separate question about this. The main part I need is the height control lever linkage where it attaches to the shaft coming out of the hydraulic housing. I need to work out how to post pictures on this site, as that is the best way to show what I am dealing with.
Sorry if part requirement is a bit vague, I will look at the online parts diagrams and try and work out what I need. If its easier I will take the whole Quadrant control and linkage, if it's possible to remove it?

There are two types of quadrant on the Dexta where it attaches to the top of the lift, one is held on by 4 bolts, the other 2. Which one do you have? I would think it is the 4 bolt one.

Hello Brian,

I have tried to PM you re parts, but I get this message:

Some users couldn’t be added as they have disabled private message receipt.

I'm looking for the top link rocker for a 1963 super Dexta, if its the same.

Thanks

Ian

Hi Ian,

Had too many places where people were trying to contact me so the only one I now use is bhe@btconnect.com which is the work one. get to me there.

The parts book says the rocker is the same for all tractors so will add it to my list.

im looking for a tachometer for a dexta the one were the needle goes anti clockwise can anyone help me

Hi Brian
Yes you are right my quadrant bolts onto the lift housing with 4 bolts. Does the whole lot come off when you take out these 4 bolts. Too easy! Let me know if this part is available too. You can pm me sellers details if you like.

Thanks

OK we have everything except the taco. I will be picking the bits up next week when I collect my other item from the owner. could you all e-mail me addresses so I can get the bits off to you.

Hi Martin,

The handbrake bits are on the way to you and the quadrant will be too when I get it off the lift. I will let you know postage shortly when the boss gets back from the post office.

Thanks Brian top service

Martin

For safety I'd be inclined to edit your post to remove location and dates now

Rick

Thanks Rick
Yes you are right its a sad world sometimes

Hi Brian
Any luck getting the hydraulic quadrant off the Dexta yet?

Thanks

Martin

Hi Martin,

Finally managed to get all the lever and quadrant off the lift, looks OK even after a few years in storage outside! It is ready for dispatch early next week, is there anything else you need?

Hi Brian
Thanks for this, that sounds great.
1.A few other bits on my 'wish list' would be:
LH hydraulic linkage drop arm
inner check chains and brackets

Sorry pressed submit accidently!
Full wish list:

1. LH linkage drop arm
2. Inner check chains and linkage
3. Lift pump
4. Steering box
5. Steering wheel and nut
6. Dash panel, temp gauge, warning lights.
7. Any lights
8. Tacho cable
9. External services knob
10. Footplates
11. Toolbox
12. Front nose cone and or grills
13. seat pan
14. Radius rod + ball cup
15. Steering box covers
16. Bonnet

If you can help out with any of these bits, I shall be visiting relations in Norwich at the end of October, I think you may be in Norfolk? so I could collect any bits.

Sorry have got none of that just parts of the lift and those are going down now. Suggest you try Malcolm Hipperson near Downham Market.
Yes I am in the middle of Norfolk but will be on the other side of the world after the end of September.

Can you send your address agin to my e-mail, I seem to have lost it.

Hi Martin,

Parts are now on the way to you. By the way, your e-mail won't accept any messages from me due to "security issues"

Hi Brian
Lift parts arrived all ok. Lever and friction pad look in good order.
How much do I owe you for the parts and postage?
I can Paypal you.

Thanks

Martin

got my lift arms to-day as you had said , very quick and resonable
thanks again, skyblue

Does he have the gearbox for sale and if so how much please?