Fordson Major - Bleeding the Diesel Fuel System

After a recent issue with air getting into my fuel lines it's time to bleed the diesel fuel system to remove the trapped air and get the Fordson running as usual.

[@gashy1000]

Nice work mate, looks like a couple of those bleed bolts are fairly rounded off, bloody shifters. The Donk ticks over very sweetly. Also Mate still hanging out for a video on rim spacing/setting to give a wider track.cheers.

[@fixingfordsonsaustralia6632]

Thanks, Andy. Haven't forgotten the request, just need to get myself organised.

[@peterquayle1734]

Another great video thanks. Wonder if you have a video of a strip down of a majors disc breaks. Struggling to remove mine once the case is open. 😊

[@fixingfordsonsaustralia6632]

Thanks for the feedback, Not yet but it's in the pipeline!

[@ericandresen680]

Nice video, thanks for the information. I removed the fuel pump on my Fordson Major for cleaning, and when i reattached it i don't know if i got it on quiet right. Would it be possible to mount it wrong with the shaft that goes inside the tractor? The tractor is running and i can drive around with no problems and i am able to manually pump to bleed the system out of air.

[@nathankisner8332]

That helps a lot! Thank you

[@dantheman7370]

I took the filter canister off mine tonight to find no filter in it😢

[@matui6983]

I see its a vacuum governor injector pump. Is it the 40hp engine or the 60hp engine?

[@matui6983]

Never mind. Saw the injector pump number on the door so know wat hp it is now.

[@Nick-di4jp]

Hey mate, I have a 51 Fordson major and I'm having air coming into the fuel line. What do you recommend fault finding? Should I do the oring on the tap and is there a gasket under where the fuel pump attaches to tractor? I think there is a bit of fuel leak there and it might be the problem. Any advice would be great thank you!

[@fixingfordsonsaustralia6632]

You can purchase a fuel pump repair kit that includes new gaskets, seals etc. Air was getting into my system from the fuel tap, the O ring on the tap had perished.