The Fordson Tractor Pages Forum

I have a theory :idea: . As quite a few of the numbers on the Fordson are E1A DKN, I think that mine was originally a DKN major, the early petrol/tvo model. I think that in the 60's(or around that time), it was taken to bits and parts were used as spares. A lorry engine was installed, along with a l...

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What instruments does it have? ie. Rev counter etc. Look round the rear end and there should be a code indicating the exact date of construction. this code is 3 digits long on pre 1963's and 4 on post '63's

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I looked and found: J5D, L8L, L0L + F24F. But which one's the casting code?!

Try looking round the rear end, that's where I found about three on mine.

I have done some digging and found out that the engine probably came from a lorry or truck. I've looked for some casting codes and found three at the rear end! Their probably not all casting codes but here they are: E1A, 1F2 and E1ADKN 4733. I have also found out that the front axle was converted to...

I will send some pictures of the tractor as well as the casting codes tomorrow or soon!

I have a Fordson Major which is a 4 cylinder diesel model. The instruments look like they are Power/Super Major. I don't think it's a Super Major as there are holes where the headlights would go outside of the radiator grille. According to a website, the engine is an exchange one so I don't have any...