Posted by Chris on March 04, 1998 at 05:41:13:
In Reply to: Re: Re: Fordson Dexta posted by NORM D norm.dittman@lmco.com on February 21, 1998 at 12:49:39:
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: : Since your Dextra has set for a few years, make sure you have fresh diesel fuel, a clean air filter and a fully charged battery. Then there is nothing left, but to try and start it. You may need to give it a little shot of starting fluid, BUT, ONLY USE A LITTLE. Don't be anxious and spray alot, it can cause damage if yiou spray alot and the engine fires.
: : Also, make sure you injector is primed and work the manual hand pump to perge the air out of the lines.
: : Then go to it.
: : I have a 1959 Fordson Major Diesel, and they can be contemptible if they are not timed just right. due to the injector
: : Good luck with you tractor.
: Doug L
: I have been trying to get get through to you on your e-mail but have not been successful. I will give you my address and if you can get through to me I can just return mail you. It sounds like Bobby has a similar situation to me except my Fordsom has been sitting out in the weather unused for 20 years. Its hard to beleave but it started right up. Did not do any prep what so ever. My e-mail address is norm.dittman@lmco.com. I would like to stay in contact with both of you and i do appreciate Dougs tips.
I hope you get along ok w/ your Dexta - I have a 1959 which I am restoring & having trouble with dtermining the correct paint color for the wheels & grill. Any help will be greatly appreciated. My e-mail address is Eessigns@aol.com
thanks.