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12-18-2011, 05:18 AM
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My first project and would love help....
Hi all I just got a fordson dexta petrol 4cyl tractor... The old girl is in poor condition and over time i will bring her back to her near new condition and use her just for mowing and slashing my property.. So i would love any info on where to get parts at good prices and advice on where to start... I have a million questions but for now that will do... Also I am in australia...
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12-18-2011, 07:34 AM
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Welcome to the form, cooper77! Sounds like you're excited about this project, as are we to see it from start to finish.  So before you do any work to it, how about a picture to see what we are starting with. 
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12-18-2011, 02:12 PM
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12-18-2011, 02:22 PM
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Link or picture not working, please try again!
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12-18-2011, 04:27 PM
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You'll need to either attach the picture to your post using the tools provided on this site (you'll have to click "Post Reply" or "Go Advanced" to get access to said tools) or by uploading them to a site like Photobucket or something similar. They probably show up for you because they are a direct link to a file on your hard drive rather than a link that the internet can see. If you still have questions regarding attaching a pic, feel free to ask! 
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12-19-2011, 03:04 AM
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12-19-2011, 07:27 AM
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Looks like a fun project you got going there! 
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12-19-2011, 07:44 AM
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I like it!  I would love to get face and eyes into a project like that for the winter. You're right, old school is the best!
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12-19-2011, 10:23 AM
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That will be a great project, please keep us posted as progress is accomplished. I always like pics, the reason! because I can see a tractor, but also beautiful green fields,mountain's
way over there and a awesome blue sky with puffy white clouds. I like it! Thanks
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12-20-2011, 02:23 AM
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 Welcome to the forum cooper77 whereabouts in Oz are you?
Cheers
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12-20-2011, 02:29 AM
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Nice project- its worth working on, because it runs and hydraulics seem to work - definite plus. Since its going to be put to work, id use an epoxy paint or clear coat it - nothing more annoying then scratches in brand new paint.
One lawntractor i repainted ( had to- was an ugly purple) - since i was putting it to work mowing , i basically just feathered the peeling paint, left the dents in it ( figured itd get more) and used cheep $1 paint - remarkably that paint has held up well over the years ive owned it.
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12-20-2011, 04:43 AM
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Hi Farmer tim .... In in qld near the drag strip at willowbank...
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12-20-2011, 04:52 AM
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Dangeroustoy yes everything works the hydraulics may need some work but I think it is ok just when you turn off the machine or put the clutch in the deck drops but it is 50 years old so you expect a few things not to be a bit tired... hahahahaha Steering has a quarter turn before the front end decides to move but once again 50 years old..... Good tip with the paint I was going to use 2-pac and block it back like the old days then clear it.. It should not get to scratched up as it will be just to maintain the grass at a level and not get flogged....
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12-20-2011, 07:12 PM
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Hi Farmer tim .... In in qld near the drag strip at willowbank...
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I know the area, I just changed jobs so won't be coming up that way for a while now.
will keep an eye out for your posts though.
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12-22-2011, 02:35 AM
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Hi all just spend an hour on a high pressure water blaster cleaning the old girl and it is blue under 50 years of built up grim with some orange. Evan gave the body a good old scrub with a wire brush to start getting of the rust and it is blue under all that rust. I have a question regarding water cooling system on her... I need a new radiator cap which is cool but do they have a thermostat in them as well?????? and would it be a good idea to "retro fit" an over flow tank. I have a spot in mind and I can get one to fit so I am just throwing it out there to see what feed back I get....
To all that have read and commented on this thread thank you as this is my first forum and I hope all you guys and girls have a great christmas and a fantastic new year and keep safe...
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12-22-2011, 02:36 AM
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Hi all just spend an hour on a high pressure water blaster cleaning the old girl and it is blue under 50 years of built up grim with some orange. Evan gave the body a good old scrub with a wire brush to start getting of the rust and it is blue under all that rust. I have a question regarding water cooling system on her... I need a new radiator cap which is cool but do they have a thermostat in them as well?????? and would it be a good idea to "retro fit" an over flow tank. I have a spot in mind and I can get one to fit so I am just throwing it out there to see what feed back I get....
To all that have read and commented on this thread thank you as this is my first forum and I hope all you guys and girls have a great christmas and a fantastic new year and keep safe...
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12-23-2011, 01:17 PM
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Radiator caps usually have a pressure spring in them - like for example 150-200 lbs - means when pressure in the system reaches that pressure - the spring compresses and lets the coolant out thru the over flow port - youll want to get the right pressure cap or it could damage the cooling system ( over pressurize it and blow a head gasket) - a recovery jug is a good idea , then it wont spill out all over the ground.
Merry Christmas!
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12-23-2011, 06:39 PM
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Quote:
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Radiator caps usually have a pressure spring in them - like for example 150-200 lbs - means when pressure in the system reaches that pressure - the spring compresses and lets the coolant out thru the over flow port - youll want to get the right pressure cap or it could damage the cooling system ( over pressurize it and blow a head gasket) - a recovery jug is a good idea , then it wont spill out all over the ground.
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Good god man!  No radiator cap would be in the 150-200lb range! More like 12-20lbs. Its a cooling system, not a pressure washer! 
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12-24-2011, 04:11 AM
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Hi All, yes I thought 150-200 lbs was a little high but I am a novice when it comes to cooling systems and plus when my cap said 4lbs i figured it was way to high or the cap I have is way wrong...
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12-24-2011, 04:57 PM
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I don't know what the original spec was for that tractor, but a New Holland dealer would probably know. Try searching at the Messick's ad that shows up on the forum here. Just click it and you will get to their site where you can find a parts look up for your tractor. There should be a thermostat in the system, usually near the water pump on the upper radiator hose. Look for a housing that the hose attaches to that bolts to another housing (usually the pump). That's how all my IH ones are and how most cars are as well.
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