Fordson Major head gasket
- Thread starter Henarar
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- pembrokeshire
from what i remember a long time ago easy peasy nowt to it at a estimate 115 lb ft or just 1 grunt
- Location
- N.Yorkshire
Here's some info... https://thefarmingforum.co.uk/index.php?threads/fordson-major-head-gasket-tightening-torques.34211/
Has it got water in the oil?
Has it got water in the oil?
- Location
- N.Yorkshire
I may be wrong here, but as these engines give very little head gasket problems, I would guess it's more likely to be porous cylinder liners. This is not an uncommon fault with these engines, and not difficult to repair either. Failing that in a worse case scenario these old engines can corrode badly with age around the rubber sealing ring in the block where the wet liner sits and seals. This then lets water through into the oil. If this is the case, it's locate another engine time I fear.
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yea I have a bad feeling about this
the last time it was use it was fine, stood for a few months then all the water is in the sump
odd thing is it done this before maybe 15 years ago, drained it all out new oil and it was fine again but I can't remember if we put any sealer of any sort in the water, I shouldn't think the old bus has done 200 hours since
the last time it was use it was fine, stood for a few months then all the water is in the sump
odd thing is it done this before maybe 15 years ago, drained it all out new oil and it was fine again but I can't remember if we put any sealer of any sort in the water, I shouldn't think the old bus has done 200 hours since
- Location
- N.Yorkshire
Don't feel too bad about it, as I said if it just needs new liners it's not difficult or time consuming to do. You won't need any special tools, just a hammer and a bit a wood to knock em out !
Mursal
Member
I'd drain the water out (what's left) and take the sump bung out.
Fill block with diesel, use the top rad hose, see will anything dribble out the sump plug?
Give it a bit of time to make its way out. If all is well with the bottom liner seals (liners tracked), head gasket can go on upside down leaving the head with no oil supply, so study the little oil hole lines up.
Have both head and block absolutely spotless with wet (diesel) emery and a rag.
Fill block with diesel, use the top rad hose, see will anything dribble out the sump plug?
Give it a bit of time to make its way out. If all is well with the bottom liner seals (liners tracked), head gasket can go on upside down leaving the head with no oil supply, so study the little oil hole lines up.
Have both head and block absolutely spotless with wet (diesel) emery and a rag.
startinghandle
Member
if new liners are needed perhaps new pistons should be considered also
it is up to you how you go about the job but if I was doing it I would completely dismantle engine to make sure oilways are clear and check all parts for wear
it is up to you how you go about the job but if I was doing it I would completely dismantle engine to make sure oilways are clear and check all parts for wear
startinghandle
Member
I should add that when ordering parts there could be different size liners but I am not sure
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- N.Yorkshire
I would drop sump off, fill radiator and block then get a compressed air line and pressurise the cooling system through the block drain tap. Have someone else there looking up into engine and see where water is getting in.... You will soon find out if it's liners and probably save some time... Done this many times with the newer Fords with their infamous porous blocks...
- Location
- Welshpool Powys
Corrosion in the block around the part that the liner seals sit in can cause water in oil.
Always take injectors out before removing a head to eliminate damage.
Pretty rugged engines those.
Head bolt torques from memory 90-100lbft
Always take injectors out before removing a head to eliminate damage.
Pretty rugged engines those.
Head bolt torques from memory 90-100lbft
has it got in via the exhaust or air filter
I think it was in a shed