Anyone familiar with old Fordson Major tractors?

Question:
I have come into possession of an old Fordson Major tractor. At least 30 years old I would think. The dipstick indicates that the oil level in the reservoir at the rear of the tractor is low. I think this the reservoir that operates the hydraulics and gear box. Q is what type of oil to use? Where is the oil put in?

Answers:

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There should be a cap or plug near the seat.If the oil is thin it uses hydralic oil if thick probably 85-90 gear lube.The other answer is about old Fordsons made in the 30s.

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The early Fordson tractor was a difficult to start and get going. In cold weather it was a chore to start because the oil congealed on the cylinder walls and on the clutch plates. It had to be hand cranked repeatedly with great effort. Strong men took turns cranking between intervals when individual ignition coils were adjusted. Sometimes farmers would build a fire under the tractor to warm up the crankcase and gear boxes to make it crank easier. The tractor, when in use, was fueled by kerosene, but gasoline was required to start it.

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Once started, the trial was not over. To get it in motion, the gears had to be shifted and the clutch would not disengage fully from the engine to allow gear change. Once the gear change was accomplished by ramming the hand level into position, and listening to the grating noise, the tractor would start forward immediately (there had better be clear space ahead). The clutch pedal had to be ridden for awhile until the oil warmed up and the clutch released.

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Not only was the Fordson a challenge to start and operate, but it also quickly developed a bad reputation for its propensity to rear up on its hind wheels and tip over, which proved disastrous - and sometimes fatal - for its operator.

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Ford Motor Company largely ignored the issue for a number of years as criticism mounted. One farm magazine recommended that Ford paint a message on each Fordson: "Prepare to Meet Thy God." Still another listed the names of over 100 drivers killed or maimed when their Fordsons turned over.

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Good luck to you, anything that has to use gasoline to get going and "Prepare to Meet Thy God" on it..you may want to make a front yard planter out of....YIKES......Happy New Year Early.
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