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Frank L

03-26-2006 10:14:13

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In the process of reassembling the tranny, I'm questioning how much tension to put on the spring that tightens the "brake plates" on the idler gear. A manual I have suggests l/8 to 3/16 between the brake shaft arm and the clutch arm. Any suggestions you may have would be appreciated. Thanks.

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Bob M

03-30-2006 18:25:33

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Re: Fordson F in reply to Frank L, 03-26-2006 10:14:13

Hey Frank - You shoulda got yourself Farmall instead of that Fordson! (Sorry - I just couldn't resist...)

Will try to get over and check out your Fordson this weekend! ... Bob

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Butchhowe

03-27-2006 20:32:06

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Re: Fordson F in reply to Frank L, 03-26-2006 10:14:13

Hi Frank, Sounds like you already pretty much know what your doing. The clearance that you have is correct. I don't believe there is any setting as far as spring tension on the brake shaft. The purpose of the spring is to return the brake to the release position. When you assemble the brake shaft make sure it lines up with the nut head on the clutch arm. Then once it's all together you can set the clearance.

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Frank L

03-28-2006 09:40:11

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Re: Fordson F in reply to Butchhowe, 03-27-2006 20:32:06

Hi Butch, Thanks for the input. Two of the "original" discs were scored and welded together. I ordered replacements from Fordsonhouse and installed them this morning. My brother-inlaw (Bill T) went on vacation for 3 weeks. B4 leaving showed me how to get on internet, this is my 1st try. Thanks for all the info since early Jan., I have a 3-ring binder, 1 1/2" thick, sorted by topic. Clutch, tranny, diff. and axles all show reasonable?? wear and I reassembled them after a good cleaning. Block and pistons(.050 oversize) show considerable wear and I now am looking at boring out to 4.125 dia. w/new pistons, etc. Do you have suggestions regarding boring O/S , is it possible/practical?? ($$) Thanks again! FL

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Frank L

03-28-2006 09:39:15

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Re: Fordson F in reply to Butchhowe, 03-27-2006 20:32:06

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butch Howe

03-28-2006 20:51:55

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Re: Fordson F in reply to Frank L, 03-28-2006 09:39:15

Well, it's possible but will cost quite a bit. I'd look real close at the main babbitt while you are at it. If the block has been worn out twice it may have some problems. I have bored the F block to 4 1/8 and used English Fordson pistons before with no problem. Some blocks have thicker walls than others. If your is worn remember that the water side is probably also deteriorated. You might try to measure wall thickness in your block before you plan it. Find pistons before you machine it.

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Butch Howe

03-29-2006 05:11:49

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Re: Fordson F in reply to butch Howe, 03-28-2006 20:51:55

Or you can sleeve the block back to standard 4' bore using standard size pistons which may be easier and better off in the long run.

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George D.

03-29-2006 08:06:59

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Re: Fordson F Cylinder Bores in reply to Butch Howe, 03-29-2006 05:11:49

I agree with Butch: Sleeves are a good option. I had to have two cylinders sleeved on my last project when cracks were discovered in the upper part of the No. 1 and No. 2 cylinders (which explained how the water was getting into them after sitting).

Sleeves made cylinders good as new (almost!). Standard pistons used, only downside was cost of $250 per sleeve...

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