Verkstadshandbok Fordson Dexta & Super Dexta

🏷️ Basic Information

Make:

Fordson

Model:

Dexta & Super Dexta

Model Variant:

Dexta, Super Dexta

Production Years Covered:

1957-1964

👋 Introduction

Target Audience:

Owners, mechanics, service technicians, collectors, and restorers of Fordson Dexta and Super Dexta tractors.

Advantage:

Provides an integrated, comprehensive resource for maintenance and repair, combining workshop procedures with a parts catalog for these specific iconic tractors.

Integration:

Unique integration of workshop manual and parts catalog into a single, 480-page volume.

Language Clarity:

Written in clear, technical English, facilitating understanding for a global audience of users.

📋 Manual Details

Coverage Areas:

General Information, Specifications, Lubrication Chart, Power Take-Off (PTO), Engine, Clutch Assembly, Gearbox, Rear Axle, Differential, Power Take-Off (PTO), Brakes, Steering Assembly, Hydraulic System, Parts Catalog

Page Count:

480 pages

Manual Type:

Workshop Manual and Parts Catalog

Language:

English

Format:

PDF (digital download)

📖 Manual Coverage

Engine:

Maintenance, overhaul

Clutch:

Adjustment, replacement

Transmission:

Gearbox, differential

Rear Axle:

Components, maintenance

Power Take-Off:

Operation and servicing

Braking System:

Mechanical brakes

Steering System:

Mechanical steering

Hydraulic System:

Operation, maintenance, troubleshooting for implement lift

Electrical System:

Basic diagnostics likely for lighting, starting, charging

Routine Maintenance:

Scheduled servicing, component diagnostics

Repair Procedures:

Disassembly and reassembly instructions, overhaul procedures

Troubleshooting Guides:

Common issues

Parts Identification:

Exploded views and part numbers

Overall Depth:

Comprehensive: construction, function descriptions, detailed service and repair instructions.

Engine Overhaul:

Detailed: piston, ring, bearing, valve work.

Transmission Overhaul:

Rebuilding gearbox, differential, rear axle.

Hydraulic Overhaul:

Service pump, control valve, lift cylinder.

Electrical System Coverage:

Basic wiring diagrams; advanced diagnostics limited.

Parts Catalog Included:

Yes

Detail:

Exploded views and part numbers for accurate component identification and sourcing.

📊 Manual Specifications

File Type:

PDF

Compatibility:

All devices with a PDF reader

Requirements:

No special software required

Searchability:

Likely searchable text content

Printability:

High quality PDF, printable for workshop use

Binding Type:

N/A - digital product

Paper Type:

N/A - digital product

⚙️ Engine Specifications

Engine Type:

Perkins 3.152 (Diesel)

Displacement:

2.5 Liters (152.3 cu in)

Cylinders:

3

Bore x Stroke:

3.6 in x 5.0 in (91.4 mm x 127 mm)

Fuel System:

Direct Injection, Lucas CAV Injection Pump and Injectors

Engine Type:

N/A - see Dexta engine (likely same Perkins 3.152)

Horsepower Dexta:

Approx. 32 HP (PTO)

Horsepower Super Dexta:

Approx. 39 HP (PTO)

Torque Dexta:

N/A - refer to manual

Torque Super Dexta:

N/A - refer to manual

🔧 Transmission

Transmission Type:

Constant mesh gearbox with non-synchronized gears

Gear Count:

6 forward, 2 reverse

Transmission Type:

Likely similar constant mesh (refer to manual)

Clutch Type:

Single plate, dry type (for transmission drive)

PTO Engagement:

Independent 540 RPM PTO

📐 Dimensions

Wheelbase:

Approximately 129 inches

Length:

N/A - not specified

Curb Weight:

Approximately 3,800-3,900 lbs

🛡️ Safety Features

Crash Test Information:

N/A - tractors are not crash tested

Brakes:

Mechanical brakes standard

Rollover Protection:

N/A - not standard on these models

Seat Belts:

N/A - not standard

💡 Technology Features

Audio System:

N/A - no infotainment in this era

Features:

N/A - no driver assistance systems

🔧 Maintenance

Engine Oil:

Refer to manual (typically every 100 hours)

Gearbox Oil:

Refer to manual

Engine Oil:

N/A - not specified in excerpt

Gearbox Oil:

N/A - not specified in excerpt

Engine:

Injection pump wear, injector issues

Transmission:

Gear engagement problems, differential noise

Hydraulics:

Slow lift, no lift, cylinder leaks

📚 Vehicle History

Manufacturer:

Fordson - a brand of Ford Motor Company

Dexta:

Introduced in 1957, offered a compact and affordable option

Super Dexta:

Launched in 1958, provided enhanced power and features

Factory:

Ford's Dagenham factory in England

🏆 Awards & Recognition

Model Recognition:

Dexta and Super Dexta are considered robust and reliable agricultural machinery.

Era Recognition:

These tractors are iconic models from the late 1950s to early 1960s.