I was just a kid when the Dexta first appeared on the US market. I was always intrigued with the crisp sounding diesel tractor with two gear leavers. My dad operated an independent repair garage which included a lot of Ford tractors and farm equipment.
In recent years my interest has been renewed in the Dexta and Super Dexta tractors. This past Christmas I gave a Super Dexta to my 12 year old grandson and we are making repairs readying it for his use.
I am asking help to verify or correct some assumptions I have had about these tractors.
First assumption: When SN prefix changed to 960A was the beginning of the Super Dexta.
Second assumption: When the Super Dexta was introduces the Dexta was discontinued.
Assumption 3: All Dexta's have vacuum governors and all Super Dexta's have mechanical governors.
Assumption 4: All Dextas have 144 cid engines and all Super Dextas have 152 cid engines.
Assumption 5:All Dextas use a sweat collar to retain rear axle bearing and all Super Dextas use a nut.
I have found exceptions to my assumptions and would like to know the truth about my assumptions for these tractors. Thanks in advance for your help.
Jim
In recent years my interest has been renewed in the Dexta and Super Dexta tractors. This past Christmas I gave a Super Dexta to my 12 year old grandson and we are making repairs readying it for his use.
I am asking help to verify or correct some assumptions I have had about these tractors.
First assumption: When SN prefix changed to 960A was the beginning of the Super Dexta.
Second assumption: When the Super Dexta was introduces the Dexta was discontinued.
Assumption 3: All Dexta's have vacuum governors and all Super Dexta's have mechanical governors.
Assumption 4: All Dextas have 144 cid engines and all Super Dextas have 152 cid engines.
Assumption 5:All Dextas use a sweat collar to retain rear axle bearing and all Super Dextas use a nut.
I have found exceptions to my assumptions and would like to know the truth about my assumptions for these tractors. Thanks in advance for your help.
Jim