Fordson major

[Pascale]

Hello everyone,
I hope you can help!
My father is restoring his Fordson major ( year 1954 ) type : EIADDN serie 1281103
He is looking for an oil pump relief valve ( located in the timing case ) .He really wants the inside spring !
I am not sure where to look or who to ask ! ..

 

[Majorman]

Think you may be looking for Rocking Horse Manure !!!! I do not know anyone who sells those. Maybe try a breakers, you want 1952 to 1954 as the others had the relief valve in the pump..

 

[Pascale]

Think you may be looking for Rocking Horse Manure !!!! I do not know anyone who sells those. Maybe try a breakers, you want 1952 to 1954 as the others had the relief valve in the pump..

Thank you Majorman .
Yes, you are right !
I might be able to find it be most probably have to buy the all pump. !

 

[560Dennis]

Describe spring please , wire diameter ? Free length? O.D.? Compression ? Extension? Might be able to match at spring supply

 

[Pascale]

Describe spring please , wire diameter ? Free length? O.D.? Compression ? Extension? Might be able to match at spring supply

Hello 560Dennis,
My first language is French so I will do my best !
The spring is located in the relief valve which is 25.4 mm width , 33 mm long.
The thread of the valve is 29 for 1.336.
I have no details about the spring at the moment.
I will ask ,
Many thanks,
Pascale

 

[Pascale]

Hello 560Dennis,
My first language is French so I will do my best !
The spring is located in the relief valve which is 25.4 mm width , 33 mm long.
The thread of the valve is 29 for 1.336.
I have no details about the spring at the moment.
I will ask ,
Many thanks,
Pascale

Thread : 19 for 1.336

 

[560Dennis]

Thread : 19 for 1.336

Thank you for your reply , I’m confident that combined effort's, we can find that relief spring from one of your local industrials supply houses.
such this link as an example available doing a search here :https://www.mwcomponents.com/shop/compression-springs
you , we without a doubt be able find a suitable replacement with more information.

https://www.mwcomponents.com/shop/compression-springs

 

[560Dennis]

For your reference

 

[Pascale]

Thank you very much for your help .
My dad is a mechanical engineer but doesn't use the internet so I am trying to communicate for him !
I must say , I am not as bright .
Having said that , looking at the price of the springs , I hope I can find a pump for the same price !
Although I shall check with him and carry on the hunt ! I know it means a lot to him !
Many thanks

 

[Pascale]

Thank you very much for your help .
My dad is a mechanical engineer but doesn't use the internet so I am trying to communicate for him !
I must say , I am not as bright .
Having said that , looking at the price of the springs , I hope I can find a pump for the same price !
Although I shall check with him and carry on the hunt ! I know it means a lot to him !
Many thanks

From what he just told me he needs the relief valve as well!

 

[Majorman]

It is not just a matter of changing the oil pump on that tractor, you will possibly need to change the Auxiliary Drive Shaft and the front mounting plate to fit the later type of pump. Will do some checking but I am not sure from the manual and the parts book whether you can use the later type pump..

 

[Pascale]

Thank you.
I think I have to find the pump for Fordson major year 1954

 

[Pascale]

It seems I have been able to find a pump for the major 1954 ( which we already have ) but nobody is able to help with the relief valve! ( As this is not with the pump ! )
So the search continues!

 

[Majorman]

It seems I have been able to find a pump for the major 1954 ( which we already have ) but nobody is able to help with the relief valve! ( As this is not with the pump ! )
So the search continues!

New pumps are available from Old20 Parts here in England, Give them a call and speak to Nick Battelle, he might be able to help. I am stiull looking for you too.

 

[Pascale]

Thank you very much . Yes , I got in touch with them and they do have the pump but my dad has it .
The pumps they have will be with the relief valve incorporated which will not work for my dad.
There is a hole which is specifically there for the relief valve ! ( Only repeating what he is saying as I don't really have much of a clue myself )
He is looking for the relief valve as these were not part of the pump in previous years .
It seems impossible to find .!

 

[Majorman]

Thank you very much . Yes , I got in touch with them and they do have the pump but my dad has it .
The pumps they have will be with the relief valve incorporated which will not work for my dad.
There is a hole which is specifically there for the relief valve ! ( Only repeating what he is saying as I don't really have much of a clue myself )
He is looking for the relief valve as these were not part of the pump in previous years .
It seems impossible to find .!

It was the same engine in the early Ford Trucks, known as Thames ET6 and 7, if you have any old truck people around.

 

[Pascale]

Oh ! I believe not but it's Interesting! I will enquire about that ! Thank you !

 

[Emiel]

Agriline in uk usually stocks both the old and the new style pump. Had an old style from them 2yrs ago. It was a really good unit, only required a washer to be able to tighten the oil pick up tube properly.

The valve can be copied in a lathe with a bit of time and skill. Usually only freshing up the seat of the old valve will do the trick. Btdt, the freshing up at least.

 

[Majorman]

The valve is the same in the early Petrol and Petrol/Kerosene engines.

 

[Pascale]

Agriline in uk usually stocks both the old and the new style pump. Had an old style from them 2yrs ago. It was a really good unit, only required a washer to be able to tighten the oil pick up tube properly.

The valve can be copied in a lathe with a bit of time and skill. Usually only freshing up the seat of the old valve will do the trick. Btdt, the freshing up at least.

Thank you

The valve is the same in the early Petrol and Petrol/Kerosene engines.

Thank you.
I think my dad bought a second hand pump somewhere and trying to work it out!
I will know more next week!
I am not the mechanic so trying to make sense if it all ! Thank you for your messages