1958-1962 Fordson Dexta / Super Dexta Workshop Manual (408 P.)
Covers Dexta and Super Dexta tractors with procedures for engine service, transmission overhaul, hydraulic systems, and electrical components. Complete repair sequences for restoration and maintenance.
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Fordson Models Covered & Key Technical Specifications
Models: Fordson Dexta, Fordson Super Dexta
Sub-models / Variants: 144 cu. in. engine, 152 cu. in. engine, Standard, Super Dexta, Single Clutch, Double Clutch
Trade Names: Dexta, Super Dexta
Build Years: 1958–1962
Serial Numbers: 957E, 33407, 1433392, 1449364, 1457993, 1473070, 150597, 1530251
Technical Data:
- Engine Displacement: 144 cu. in. (2,360 c.c.) and 152 cu. in. (2,500 c.c.)
- Number of Cylinders: 3
- Max Engine Speed: 2,200 rpm
- Compression Ratio: 16.5:1 (144 cu. in.), 17.4:1 (152 cu. in.)
- Cylinder Head Bolt Torque: 55–60 lb-ft (7.60–8.29 kg.m.)
- Electrical System: 12 V
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Fordson Dexta and Super Dexta Workshop Manual 1958–1962
- Covers 1958–1962 Fordson Dexta and Super Dexta tractors, including both 144 cu. in. and 152 cu. in. 3-cylinder engine variants
- Third-party publication from eManualpro.com
- Contains 38 exploded-view diagrams, 6 detailed torque tables, and 4 specific lubrication and cooling system diagnostic charts
- Delivered as a direct download the moment payment clears
- Stored against your account so you can retrieve it after a hard-drive loss
- Page spreads stay legible when printed at original size
- Indexed PDF search covers every chapter and appendix
- This technical manual provides the original Ford Motor Company Dagenham specification data required for servicing the Dexta series fuel injection pump and double-clutch assemblies
Document Technical Scope
This Fordson Dexta and Super Dexta shop manual documents factory procedures for engine overhaul, steering gear adjustment, and cooling system maintenance. The technical prose details service the overhead valve cylinder head, timing gear backlash, and pneumatic governor components for both early and late engine variants. Each section provides specific clearances for connecting rod alignment, piston ring gaps, and crankshaft end-float, along with explicit instructions for identifying parts by their specific serial number prefixes.
Specification Highlights
Engine data includes torque values for main bearing caps at 95–105 N·m (70–77 lb-ft) and cylinder head nuts at 55–60 lb-ft (7.60–8.29 kg.m.). The cooling system capacity for the Fordson Dexta is documented at 15 Imperial pints (8.52 liters). The magneto pick-up resistance and fuel injection timing marks are specified in the fuel system section, with phasing spacer charts provided for technicians. The Fordson Dexta and Super Dexta 1958–1962 workshop manual is a 408-page reference for owners and mechanics maintaining these classic tractors, covering all engine, steering, fuel, and transmission specifications for the Dagenham-built series.
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