I just brought home a 1957 Fordson Power Major diesel with backhoe and bucket. It needs some work but runs pretty good. Good enough to get it on and off the trailer. Needs head gasket to start (oil in radiator) Having issues confirming the engine number to start getting parts. Gaskets, head bolts, fluid, filters, belts, etc. Been scrolling these and other sites for info. Maybe just haven't gone far enough back. Looking at the parts section on here when I click on Power Major it only has options for 1958 to 1961...?
Block: #1481584
Trans: J17B
Rear: painted over
Bucket: Yelley 500 w/Green 2702 control
Backhoe: Case/Tenneco
Previous owner used 15W/40 oil in engine/trans and generic hydraulic fluid in rear. Said backhoe is weak. Not enough power to dig much. I'm thinking the hydraulic fluid is too thin for it. Should switch the rear to 15W/40 or 30w?
Thanks for any info
Block: #1481584
Trans: J17B
Rear: painted over
Bucket: Yelley 500 w/Green 2702 control
Backhoe: Case/Tenneco
Previous owner used 15W/40 oil in engine/trans and generic hydraulic fluid in rear. Said backhoe is weak. Not enough power to dig much. I'm thinking the hydraulic fluid is too thin for it. Should switch the rear to 15W/40 or 30w?
Thanks for any info