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No used a belt driven power steering pump ,could look at the old Orbitrol to see model as sold tractor due to it not being maneuverable enough and bought a Case skid steer.I can sell the Orbitrol as it is ok ,replaced it with a new one due to a steering problem but it turned out to be a damaged seal...

Nothing a bit of fencing wire and some gaffer tape cannot fix LOL
That is quite a well done effort.Better than my broken axle.
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Steve

Hello fellow Fordsonites I have what I think from reading some posts on the forum is a DAR valve.You can see pics of it on photobucket as follows Left hand side of valve view http://s867.photobucket.com/albums/ab239/scbco/Supermajor/?action=view¤t=S6301530.jpg Right hand side of valve view htt...

Hello all I have uploaded som new pictures to Photobucket of the beast and have shown the hydrostatic power steering setup including the pump ram and orbitrol control unit.
http://s867.photobucket.com/albums/ab23 ... upermajor/
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Steve

I am relieved as have finally fixed the full hydraulic power steering setup on my Super Major First replaced the belt driven hydraulic pump did not fix it , next ordered a new Char Lynn Orbitrol steering control unit from the US as was cheaper to buy from there ( paid $463 Australian less than half ...

I believe Sparex are in the UK as well as here in Australia sell the bushes as we have some we bought from them.
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Steve

Hello Jimmy another way to get around it is to let the rear of the slasher hang a bit lower than the front by winding the top link out so it is a bit longer and sits with the front just slightly above the ground when being dragged we did this on both of our tractors and they don't dig in so much . R...

Probably needs adjustment or the pads/shoes could be worn out.
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Steve

Hello Steve you have a few nice toys.I would like to know if you know a local (Australia I am in WA) supplier where I can get some of the wheel clamps that hold the rim onto the steel weight that bolts onto the axle. I have the same wheel setup as on the tractor in this post.
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Steve

The slasher is designed to run on the ground.If cutting height adjustment is the problem the skids are adjustable on most Jarrets I have seen.A possible alternative is change the position of the link from the top/hudraulic lifting arm to the bottom linkage arm to a hole that is further back on the b...

Have now fixed the beast and is running well took it for a quick test drive last night and no noises it should not make also the wheel did not fall off. I did not modify the hydraulic pump as spoke to a specialist and he said to try changing oil first so just put some new O rings in but is still doi...

More pics of the Supermajor but in pieces to replace the broken axle you can see the way it splintered when it broke also the bull gear out of position http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab239/scbco/Supermajor/S6301519.jpg http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab239/scbco/Supermajor/S6301518.jpg http:/...

Have taken the top cover off and removed the wheel today lucky I have a mini excavator to lift them with.The gears and bearings look ok without closer inspection when I remove the axle tomorrow but as suspected the axle is broken.Luckily a local tractor wrecker has one in stock and we will collect i...

Hello I have just been able to upload to photobucket will upload more pics when I take them just copy and paste link into your browser to view.

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab23 ... 301150.jpg

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab23 ... 301061.jpg

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Steve

Thanks guys I found the manuals and also a photo of one with the top cover removed on the site so know what I am up for hopefully.I will be pulling it apart tomorrow (Tuesday) oh what fun!!!! at leaste I have a mini excavator to help lift the top cover off.The wheel might be anothe matter though as ...

Hello does anyone have a workshop manual picture for a 1961 Supermajor showing the axle assembly and differential (left hand side in particular) as my one has lost drive on the left hand side and am wondering if I have snapped an axle or if a retaining clip or bolt has come off as axle has come out ...