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Topic: Carb Kit - 1952 Major
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Cal Leishman
True Blue Posts: 5
From: Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Registered: Jun 2006
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posted June 09, 2006 03:06
   
I recently purchased what I think is a 1952 Fordson Major. Its serial number is 1228185. Can anyone confirm the model and year fo me?This tractor is a four cylinder gasoline model with a Zenith carb which has a two bulb float. The cab has the number 341V it but I suspect that is only a casting number. The tractor is running real rich and may even has some gasoline treansfer to the oil pan so I would like to find a source for a carb repair kit. Any help here would also be appreciated. Thanks. Cal IP: Logged |
Brian
Rules All Things Blue Posts: 2824
From: United Kingdom
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted June 09, 2006 09:40
Cal,You have a May 1952 Fordson Major E1ADN. She is a very early one as they only went into production in January 1952. A picture of the carb would help. It is possible that you might have had a replacement fitted as your description is not quite the same as is in the book. ------------------
Kind regards
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Emiel
True Blue Posts: 680
From: Etten GLD Netherlands
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted June 09, 2006 13:37
Hi,May be this can be usefull for you!
http://cgi.ebay.nl/Fordson-Tractor-E27N-Ford-2-Bolt-Carburettor-Repair-Kit_W0QQitemZ7586527350QQcategoryZ105811QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Do you have a pure petrol tractor? Not Petrol/Kerosene type? Can you pleas post pictures of your tractor and especially from the engine and its peripherie? Regards
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Cal Leishman
True Blue Posts: 5
From: Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Registered: Jun 2006
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posted June 09, 2006 18:28
Hi.Brian, Thanks for your help. I'll try to get a picture on the Screen as soon as I can. Emeil, I'm quite sure that the tractor is pure petrol. I appreciate the web site information you offered. I tried it but there was nothing there that matched what I needed. Thanks again Cal IP: Logged |
Brian
Rules All Things Blue Posts: 2824
From: United Kingdom
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted June 09, 2006 20:13
Emiel,
Its just the same as a petrol/paraffin but with a different manifold. The manifold is more like the diesel but with a hot spot between exhaust and inlet. Not all one piece like the petrol/paraffin. They are very thirsty. The one Mark and Edward have gets through a tank pretty quickly on a road run. ------------------
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BarryM
True Blue Posts: 107
From: Australia
Registered: Jan 2005
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posted June 10, 2006 12:09
Cal,
With an Engine Number as early as yours, does your Carb have a fixed or adjustable Main Jet? The Kit suggested by Emiel is correct for the late E27N and suits the E1ADKN as well. Maybe your tractor has a Loddon Manifold. They also used a Zenith Carb similar to that used in the Austin truck. Also, look for the letters 'AX' or 'AXA' on the bottom casting, between Carb and Manifold.
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Miles
True Blue Posts: 119
From: Saskatchewan, Canada
Registered: Jun 2004
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posted June 10, 2006 18:02
Hi Cal,I have attached a picture of the carb you should have. The rich condition is most likely a pin hole in the float or worn needle valve. The picture shows a fixed main jet but you most likely have the adjustable version. Regards 
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Brian
Rules All Things Blue Posts: 2824
From: United Kingdom
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted June 10, 2006 20:52
Miles,I had already sent Cal a breakdown of this carb from the parts book and it is not the one he has. It seems his is a downdraft type. I suspect it is a Fordson Trader Petrol carb as they used the same engine. I have no details of this but I have e-mailed a friend in Australia who collects these trucks and hope he might send a picture. ------------------
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Miles
True Blue Posts: 119
From: Saskatchewan, Canada
Registered: Jun 2004
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posted June 10, 2006 21:20
Here is a better diagram for those that don't have one...The carb is the same as an E27n but the cast lower body is different.  I purchased a petrol major a few years ago that had a ford/holley single barrel updraft. The previous owner had used a torch to cut a hole in the bonnet so that it would fit. :-( Regards IP: Logged |
Miles
True Blue Posts: 119
From: Saskatchewan, Canada
Registered: Jun 2004
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posted June 10, 2006 21:22
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Cal Leishman
True Blue Posts: 5
From: Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Registered: Jun 2006
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posted June 10, 2006 21:39
Barry, Miles, Brian,
I appreciate your information.
Miles, - The picture of the carb you posted is the same as the one sent to me earlier by Brian and is definitely not the same carb as the one in my tractor. Mine has a double bulb float in it and is similar to one I saw advertised for sale on ebay for a Land Rover. I'm checking into that as we speak.
Barry, - The only thing visible that is printed on the lower body of the carb is the number 341V. Nothing like 'AX' or 'AXA'. It is on the bottom casting between the carb and the intake manifold as you described though. The main fuel supply is controlled thusly: As the whole lower half of the carb body fills with fuel, the float which pivots on a pin, rises. At the rear of the float structure is a tab which protrudes and moves in the opposited direction to the two float bulbs because it is on the other side of the pivot point. As the fuel enters, the floats rise and the tab pushes down on a sturdy looking fuel shut off needle that seats in a brass nut. I haven't had time to do it yet but as per brian's sugggestion, will try polishing the needle to ensure that it will seat tightly into the brass nut. I'll check out the Austin truck lead, thanks.
Brian - I am interested to hear what comes of your inquiry onto the Fordson Trader Petrol Carb. I'll also send along a picture of the tractor and the carb as soon as possible so you can all see.
Thanks for all your help.
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