charliesdexta
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Im new to this so please be gentle. Ive purchased a 1958 Ford Dexta to restore which has been verified through the serial # and casting #"s.It was running when i bought it but had a knock coming from the engine. Ive stripped down the engine and still the sump to drop to check the cranckshaft and bearings etc. Im going to check the cylinder bores for wear with a bore mic as well. Going with experience it didnt sound like a big end knock it was more like a diesel knock. Im going to renew the injectors while im at it. My question is regarding the injector pump. It has a CAV pump fitted. Is this right for the age of tractor as im told it should be a SIMMS pump fitted. Im going to check the pump timing to ensure it is correctly timed.Also would anyone have the same type of handbrake fitted to their Dexta. It is the type with the handbrake sector bolted to the right hand side of the gearbox/rear axle housing. This is missing on mine but the lever is there minus the pawl as well and would appreciate it if any one can tell me where i can locate these or if anyone can supply me with drawings and dimensions and i can get one made up.