Need tips for replacing a water pump on a Fordson Super Major TBH with loader

[hobo13]

Hi.

I recently bought a Fordson Super Major tractor with a Sherman loader and backhoe. Ran it about 5 times and the water pump failed. Well, I'm pretty sure it's the water pump anyway.

1. The fan isn't turning
2. Coolant was leaking out from around the front of the engine. I collected some, and it's green coolant.
3. Some smoke / steam appeared

I shut it down pretty quickly, so hopefully it'l be ok. I checked the oil, still looks nice and black.

So I'm looking for any tips / suggestions on changing the pump. My plan is to start it up long enough to raise the loader up out of the way so I can get better access. (And block it so it doesn't sag.)

Then I'm trying to decide if I need to remove the radiator to get access. Seems like some people say that the fan will slide out if you are careful. Others say it's best to just take the radiator and front metal shield off. I watched a youTube video of changing the pump on a Ford 600 or 700 or Jubliee, and she didn't take the radiator off. Not quite the same, but maybe close?

Anyway, happy to hear your comments and advice. I was hoping to own it for more than a month before tackling my first repair, but that's how it goes sometimes.

Thanks!

 

[RickB]

You will have better access to see what you are doing, clean gasket surfaces and properly reassemble the parts if you remove the radiator. This also gives you the opportunity to wash, blow out or otherwise clean the radiator from both sides, something that hasn’t probably been done in decades. Can’t say for certain because I’ve never replaced a water pump on a Super Major. Your chances of talking to someone that has are probably slim.

 

[CalG]

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[hobo13]

Check it out

Yep, I'm waiting for my membership application to be approved over there! Thanks.

 

[hobo13]

Your chances of talking to someone that has are probably slim.

Haha, probably true. Thanks for your advice.