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by Desperate
Mon Jul 19, 2010 1:26 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: '62 Super Major STILL no rear lift
Replies: 7
Views: 8554

Stuck valve

Sorry for not posting for so long... Firstly we, ( i mean HE really! ), knackered the thread on the plug. All v embarrassing so I hadn't been to quick to post. Anyway, rethreaded, the plug is now out and the valve was indeed stuck; well and truly. Cleaned up, it now appears fine. So many thanks to a...
by Desperate
Mon Jul 12, 2010 10:02 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: '62 Super Major STILL no rear lift
Replies: 7
Views: 8554

so far, not so good...

didn't have as much time as hoped today but its proving very stubborn n just won't budge...going to have a look in town for something better to remove the plug. Try again tomorrow.
by Desperate
Mon Jul 12, 2010 6:13 am
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: '62 Super Major STILL no rear lift
Replies: 7
Views: 8554

Many thanks Scruff and thanks for such a quick reply; will be having a look for it n post back later. Keep your fingers crossed - this isn't a restoration project - we really do need the old gal for working! I'm sure you're right about the pressure testing Essex Pete, altho it does seem a fairly com...
by Desperate
Sun Jul 11, 2010 9:31 pm
Forum: Fordson New Major
Topic: '62 Super Major STILL no rear lift
Replies: 7
Views: 8554

'62 Super Major STILL no rear lift

A big hello to everyone. We've got a Super Major thats been here as long as I can remember but hadn't been used for about 15yrs. Hubby got it up n running fairly quick but the rear lift arms will not lift or work auxiliary service control. The PTO engages and oil levels good. Removed lift cover and ...