The Fordson Tractor Pages Forum

Thanks for all of your responses. I have ordered the seals and collar from Walts . After a discussion with a local
MF dealer, who is quite familiar with Dextas, I think one of the MF collars would also work. Thanks again for your
suggestions.

The inner and outer oil seals are available in the USA. The retaining collar is not available or I haven't found it.
I have found similar collars listed for older Ford tractors . What are the options? Any suggestion will be appreciated.

You may have already tried freeing the ball in your nozzle by inserting the point of a small needle into the nozzle opening. I was able to free mine by doing so.

Thanks for your assistance. I found the problem. The connection of the wire to the battery cable at the solenoid had become loose. I replaced the connector.

Today I attempted to start my 1958 Dexta diesel. The lights will not burn. The oil pressure light does not come on and there is no response on the starter lever. I have tightened the connections and the battery is fully charged. For some time the use of the heater would result in break in current. A...

The generator warning light on my 1958 Dexta diesal does not go out when the engine starts and glows bighter as the revolutions increase and grows dimmer as revolutions decrease. The generator has been tested and I am told is good. I have been unable to determine that the battery is charging but I a...