Super Major Engine rebuild

[chriss]

blimey this is better than the tv, hope it starts soon then we wont have to see that workshop anymore i turn another shade of green each time i see it

[Fixersteve]

Well Ben, I got the seat from Agriline. It's very comfertable.

[Pavel]

It's certainly been a frustrating learning curve for you Steve. But as my mentor used to say "fixing a problem takes only 10% of your time -- finding what is wrong in the first place takes the other 90"
I'm curious as to what you will do with your Fordson when it's a goer. Are you going to get that lovely paintwork wet, muddy and scratched; or retire it for show days only? 'Course, some people get the restoration bug and flog their 'resurrection', buy another derelict and start all over again.

Pavel

[Fixersteve]

Those are very true words Pavel, well hopefully this summer she will be cutting, turning and carting 10 acres of hay. And then doing any other little jobs around my father in laws farm. Some ploughing matches and rallies.

[Dandy Dave]

blimey this is better than the tv, hope it starts soon then we wont have to see that workshop anymore i turn another shade of green each time i see it

Say Mates, We could turn re-building these old Fordsons into a reality TV Show. Drama, Drama, Drama. We need some one to play a mad farmer that needs his tractor badly who is always in the shop trying to half tell us what we already know. And a Genious mechanic that is a wee bit nutty. (Oh hell , Give me that part!) And an old guy that just hangs around all the time for fun and trys to give advice whether we need it or not. And a whole host of folks comming in and out of the shop from time to time looking for parts, advice, and talking about which Farmer has the best looking daughter. ( Oh what whatever happend to Benny Hill.) And a young fellow who is learning mechanics who does not always get things together right the first time.... There I go thinking again... Dandy Dave!

[Bensdexta]

Gotta have some romance! Of course the Genious mechanic will get the best daughter.... and live happily ever after!

[Pavel]

I can just see a Benny Hill workshop scene with a buxom blond being closely shown where the giggling pin on the laughing shaft is and how it's attached with glass rivets. And after a couple of episodes all future scenes would be shot in the local pub.

Can't say I envy you your pristine workshop, Steve; had enough of that at the old NIAE where you spent the last hour of the day putting everything away and sweeping up. My 'workshop is a 4 bay leanto with dirt floors. Even so the jobs gets done. But I do envy you being able to mouldboard plough -- it's one of the few things I miss being able to do here in Oz.

Pavel

[AdrianNPMajor]

Hi Steve

When do you get the injectors back? I can't stand the suspense!

Best

Adrian

[thestig246]

Same here steve i have been checking the forum constently for an update on your major haha.

just noticed there has been 2000 views on this thred!! theres no pressure steve hehe

[Fixersteve]

Morning Adrian, Well i should hopefully get my injectors back today or tomorrow. They had a problem with one of them still dripping abit after a full rebuild.

[AdrianNPMajor]

Hi Steve

Let's hope they do a good job. If the timing is right, and we know it is, and the pump and injectors are working correctly, your 400psi per cylinder will do the rest!

Best

Adrian

[Fixersteve]

Well then chaps the news you have all been waiting for!!!!!!!!!

My little beauty runs WAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Sorry i havent got a vid of her starting because i was on my own.

Thanks for all your help and advice!



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Untitled by fixersteve, on Flickr


Untitled by fixersteve, on Flickr

[AdrianNPMajor]

Well, Steve, if it's not the injectors, I'm not quite sure where to look next ..... hang on a minute, what did you say? It started!!

Well done that man!

Alex Ferguson retiring and now you're project is complete. We're all feeling bereft!

Here's a range of the emotions everyone went through:-



And maybe now a little of this!

Congrats again. Photos of her working would be much appreciated.

Best

Adrian

[AdrianNPMajor]

By the way, excellent oil pressure. By way of comparison, mine ticks over cold at 46psi, and at 42psi after a couple of hours of hard work.

Next stage is running in as Pavel very clearly laid out earlier in this thread. Then find her some work to bed in the rings.

Best

Adrian

[chriss]

good news on getting it started a film of it running would be fantastic

[Fixersteve]

HAHA thanks Adrian and cheers Chris, Will get some pictures and video of her running when i get a minute. Need to sort out the 3pt Linkage now. Think im going to have to order a new leveling box as mine is completely stuck and bent. Unless anyone knows of a good second hand one???

[liam]

Well done Steve ,You done a great job .I logged in everynight to check your progress .Dunlop tractor parts are now selling the proper super major levelling box and lh drop arm if you need them. Liam.

[Fixersteve]

Thanks Liam, So happy to have her running! And so is the bank account!!

[scoobyjim]

I will be interested in your old arms if you are getting new ones.

[Mjg1705]

Hi- if your after a leveling box - pocock tractor supplies also sell them - bit closer than Dunlop ! - £120 +vat - if thats any better. Nice work on the major ! Sure to be seeing you on a few of the local road runs soon !!

[Fixersteve]

Hi scooby, Im going to stick with the link arms that ive got at the moment as they arent in bad nick.

Cheers Mig might have to save up before i go for a new one! Deffo be on some road runs when i hear about them.

[Mjg1705]

Ha fair enough - £120 is a lot to splash out on a levelling box ! - ha yep sure il see you on some once my super is up and about - one this Sunday ! But in the mean time use her for some shopping trips ! Lol

[Dandy Dave]

Glad the hear you have jumped the hurdle and won the race. . Try taking your leveling box apart. You may beable to repair it. It is worth a go at least, and then you will have an original. Dandy Dave!

[AdrianNPMajor]

I second Dave's comment. Original is best.

[Fixersteve]

Cheers guys, ive had a look at trying to fix it but someone has helpfully welded the treaded section to the bottom part.