rear axle talk

The dip stick next to the PTO engagement lever will show you how much oil is in the back end which should be approximately 10 gallons. There is no dip stick for the front, you just need to fill it until it almost starts running out.

Thanks,

Scott

After you drain all of you oil out of the rear end you should clean out the screen in the bottom of the sump. There are no filters that need to be changed.

On my Power Major I have three hoses coming out of the valve chest that are used to run implements. One of my hoses does not have a cap or quick disconnect on it. If you have two hoses you can remove one of the quick disconnects and have the tractor pump most of the oil out for you, just don't pump her totally dry.

Scott

The Fordson unlike other tractors like the Massey Ferguson has two compartments,one for the gearbox and one for the final drive (differential).

The filler plug for the Diff is at the back of the seat on the cover that carries the rear lift arms. the dip stick for the rear diff is on the left side of the main gear shift lever. Do not overfill.

The filler plug for the gearbox is on the left side of the tractor just infront of the clutch pedal, when you are sitting in the seat The fill mark is etched into the casing.

Both compartments take SAE 30 oil.

Hope this helps and clarifies the matter

Kenneth

I have a 1964 FSM also. The oil should be straight SAE 30

That is what I use in mine, I live in Halifax, NS and have not had any problems. The thicker oil such as 90 gear oil was used in the earlier tractors. Also, I think hydraulic fluid could mess up your seals.

There have been several discussions on the forum as to what oil to use, check the archives and you will get the responses of those who are very knowlegeable.

Kenneth