Hello from Florida! 1956 Major.

[lectricman]

Hello everyone,
I recently found this site and have been lurking around for a few days, so I thought I would introduce myself. Name's Jeremy, I live in Florida and I have a 1956 Fordson Major that I've been rebuilding. When I got it, it had been sitting in a barn for who knows how long. We pulled it out with the other tractor and actually managed to start it, even with the old diesel fuel that was in the tank. It got used for a couple weeks until it lost oil pressure and the engine seized. I brought it home, where it sat under the shed for about 3 years until I started tearing it apart last winter. The engine had been rebuilt at least once before, as the crank had been turned and the pistons were mismatched. The oil pickup tube had also been modified, but not correctly and broke in half, which caused the loss of oil pressure. Needless to say, the bearings were shot and the crank was in rough shape. Luckily it still had enough material to turn it once more. It now has .030 oversize on the rods and .040 on the mains. I also replaced the liners, pistons, rings, and valves. Long story short, it is back together and running great. I must say I am really impressed with the way these tractors are built and how they operate. I hope to make some new friends on here and try to help when I can. Have a good day!

[Bensdexta]

Welcome aboard.
Good she's running well.
Have you got any pics

[lectricman]

I'm going to try the photo thing here, remember, she's a work in progress...





And here she is at work...



Hope ya'll like them!

[Dandy Dave]

Welcome Aboard Matey. Looks like you are comming right along with the old girl. Dandy Dave!

[Daves rusty bits]

Lovelly to see another old tractor brought back to life and working. Big boots on the back.

[halloween]

Welcome lectricman!

[lectricman]

Big boots on the back.

Yes, they're 16.9 x 30's. Can't see it in the picture, but they're in pretty rough shape. Hopefully they'll hold up for a while until I can get new ones.

I have another question, too. How important is the leak off pipe that goes on the side of the injector pump near the bottom corner? Mine is not there, just a bolt to plug the hole. Thanks.

[Bensdexta]

How important is the leak off pipe that goes on the side of the injector pump near the bottom corner? Mine is not there, just a bolt to plug the hole. Thanks.

Something about it here, http://www.fordsontractorpages.nl/phpbb ... ipe#p24222
See post by '1962 model' - seems it's important!

[lectricman]

He is referring to the leak off pipe on the injectors under the valve cover. What I'm asking about is the small one that goes on the lower corner of the injector pump itself and runs down beside the block next to the oil filter.

[henk]

Lectricman,

Welcome. It is to drain the diesel that is lubricating the pump. It should be on. Remove it and see how much diesel is coming out.

[Brian]

Not only does it drain the pump cam box it has a curl in it to hold a certain amount of diesel in the pump cam box for lubrication.
Looks unimportant but is fairly important if you do not want to buy a new pump or replace the cam bearings.

[lectricman]

That's what I thought. Thanks!