fordson dexta diesel 3 cylinder

Also I found and read alittle about the valve under the fuel tank. Cold weather valve? Would someone explain all about it to me.

How do I determine what model this is.All I can find is Fordson dexta on the grill and an emblem on the front. What is horsepower? This appears outwardly to be a fair old tractor. They owner that died had just installed new rear tires on it, so I assume it was worthy enough to justify this. Overall Pretty straight. Just a little greasy. Apparantly an old paint job.

Would appreciate a rough estimate of value?

Thanks for any assistance

Arnold

Also, since the spring in the fuel cannister is broken and the filter I was sold as the (correct) replacement did not have the proper size holes for gaskets I plan to reengineer something to make fit. Is there a replacement spring and where can I get a correct fuel filter?

On the injector pump there is a line leading to the fuel intake. How does this operate?

Thanks for your help.

Arnold from Oklahoma

The pump bleed screw is just under the injector pipes to the front of the pump.

The pipe you ask about is a fuel return pipe from the pump.

Then press the heater button on the dash for 30-40 secs, press the pump in the fuel tap a couple of times (making sure the little tap on the manifold (if fitted) is turned on), press the starter and away she will go.

If this fails, try slackening off the injector pipes and cranking the engine over till diesel comes out.

If she is firing on ether there is little wrong with her. A SMALL amount can be used to get her going but if used regularly will damage pistons and rings on these engines.

Age can be anything from 1958 to 1964.

These are a brilliant little tractor about 40hp. They are at a premium price in Europe some fetching up to £3000.00.

Is there anything else that would cause this problem? If the pump has never had any repair, would it be feasable to rebuild while off or just repair immediate problem?

Thanks for help.

Arnold

The seal in the pump would need to be replaced by a specialist repairer although it is possible to do yourself if you have a clean dust free room and a gear puller.

You have a decision to make. Did your friends father change the oil? or is the diesel there from the previous problem. Pump work is very expensive so I think I would change the engine oil, fill with new and see if the problem re-occurs. The cost of the oil is far below the cost of getting the pump checked.

If you go to Link Dexta manuals are available on the site and the chaps there will mail you details straight from the Fordson books.