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by Berridale
Wed Jan 08, 2014 1:40 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Fordson Super major, spun big-end bearings?
Replies: 10
Views: 11957

Re: Fordson Super major, spun big-end bearings?

Pat ,
were the liner seats corroded?

Guys,
thanks for the info on the hardening depth!
by Berridale
Tue Jan 07, 2014 12:51 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Fordson Super major, spun big-end bearings?
Replies: 10
Views: 11957

Re: Fordson Super major, spun big-end bearings?

Pat, thanks for the clues on the oil filter assembly. I bought the tractor with a light rattle in the big-end, they had another tractor were using and the story was that when it developed the noise they stopped the tractor and just bought another. I loaded it on a truck and it was delivered to the f...
by Berridale
Mon Jan 06, 2014 1:33 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Fordson Super major, spun big-end bearings?
Replies: 10
Views: 11957

Re: Fordson Super major, spun big-end bearings?

Brian ,
had thought of a crank, waiting on a price.

Why number 3 journal to spin the bearing shells?
Do the cranks get sluged up and prevent oil flow?
by Berridale
Mon Jan 06, 2014 2:18 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: Fordson Super major, spun big-end bearings?
Replies: 10
Views: 11957

Fordson Super major, spun big-end bearings?

Hi, Just bought a Fordson SM, had a rattle in the engine when i bought it so i have pulled it apart. Big-end on number 3 has spun , i have to check the jounal with a micrometer , doesn't look so bad. Crank on 40 thou o/s shells. Other journals look OK ,but the shells have had a hard life, oil change...