Fordson Major questions.

The first tractor I ever drove was a Fordson Major diesel,in the early 60's on the farm in England.
I have been looking for one here in western Canada, but they seem a bit scarce!
I did find one, but the transmition wailed like a banshee.

Question one;

Did they all do that and I'd forgotten?
Or is it badly worn?
Or do you reckon it has thinner oil in the rear end, as I gather 120wt is hard to find, and is this causing the racket??

Question 2,

what would be a fair price for one,....say painted up, but as brush job, and everything working, (engine seems V. good.)
It is a regular major, not power or super.
I know a lot depends on a lot of circumstances, but a rough guide to price would be very helpful!

Thank you for your time,

Richard.

Re. the 120 wt oil, I was just going by memory, and could have got it wrong, it may have been 90 wt. Maybe in England one could get away with the heavier oil, but here in winter, it'd be a bit grim!

I think I'll leave this one alone, as it seems like it's on its way out.....and the asking price is OTT.($5000!!!)

Funny how these things work out, Another one has turned up, and I'll go & see it when the snow quits!! It's a bit tatty, but is supposed to run OK, and it's a super Major, and the chap wants $500!.....For that price, I can live with tatty!
I gather the grill's missing, and electrics are not too clever, but I don't mind!
If it works out, I'd hope to get it working well enough to use on rotary hay-rake this summer.....and light brush mower,...and rotor-tiller,....and post pounder...(!)

Thank you for your help and ideas, T'n'T,
all the best,

Richard.

I noticed your reply to Richard and thought I may ask some questions myself. I have just drained and filled the trans with 90w, as you have said most of the seals leak, will that cause much effect on the diff oil?
I want to also drain my rear axle oil, do you have any idea how much this holds?

Yes, the transmition noise seemed odd to me.
Everything workd fina as far as I can tell, but these tractors don't have straight-cut gears, (like my Cockshutt 30) so I don't think it can be quite "right"

Thank you for the help with basic prices, it does help out a lot.

All the best,

Richard.