The Fordson Tractor Pages Forum

Hi, So I have just finished a small restoration of my Fordson Major Diesel 1953 and have replaced the battery, starter, wiring loom, generator, voltage regulator, etc. Can you advise me please if I have to flash the voltage regulator. If so can someone please tell me the process. I have just fitted ...

I checked the number on the block and its the same as on the reference plate on the firewall bulkhead :D so must be the original engine. This should also help when i eventually apply for DVLA registration as I don't believe its ever been registered for the road. Helps convince the authorities that i...

Thanks for the reply. Although I am a mechanic by trade I am not overly experienced on transmissions, let alone ones from the 50's so asking on this forum is beneficial because many other people would have fixed the same problems as I have over the last 68 years for sure. I hope you can assist. I to...

Hello, I finally got my Fordson Major out of the garage today following a long rest whilst it had a lot of restorative work. One of the jobs I have been struggling with is repairing the gearstick that is rather slack in operation. I have welded a new ball by filling and grinding and made a new pin b...

Good work. Do you have the original block or is it a replacement one (I understand you have repaired the block you started with)? Looks like you won't have to do very much now to finish (the front axle is probably worth looking at, be aware of welded spindle arms). Keep up the good work and you'll ...

Hi all, This is my first post. I bought a 1953 Fordson Major Diesel around 5 years ago and didn't really know what I was buying (although I am a motor vehicle mechanic by trade) but bought it from a photo sent to me on my mobile phone. I have been slowly restoring it ever since and have managed to r...