Can anyone identify this Ford tractor

[richardwale]

I'm told its a Ford 5000 but I cannot find any images that match. I need a key for it and a new Lucas key doesn't fit. Any help greatly appreciated.

[Nick H]

You could pick up a new lucas barrel for £5 from the delightful ebay, or we just used a screwdriver in the 5000 we had. Not the answer you asked for but just my opinon. :-)

[s.varty]

Fordson major

[bythamboy]

some what earlier than a 5000 . its a fordson major ( possible power major )that looks like its been converted to fourwheel drive by "roadless" ,But it isn't its just got 4wd wheels on the front axle google fordson parts or ebay ! the're like mf135 , old landy's etc plenty of grey parts .

Edited May 31, 2013 by bythamboy

[Cosmiccrofter]

I don't think it's FWD, just has some lugged front tyres. If the back wheels are cream as well, then it's a New Performance Super Major.

[richardwale]

I'm keen not to damage the lock, will a screwdriver damage anything?

[Alycidon]

Fordson Power major or Super major, they were the models pre 4000,5000 etc. made from 56 to about 64 time. good old girls, The key is usually the standard Lucas key with a single small notch cut in either side. Same key as fits most older Massey fergussons ( 135/165 etc), I also use a JD 4400 teleporter that has what looks like the same key. If a new key like that does not work then stick a new barrel onto it.

 

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Edited May 31, 2013 by Alycidon

[richardwale]

I got a new Lucas key but it goes in a few mm and then is too big (no jokes please). Someone said to file it down or is it possible a new barrel has been fitted which isn't a Lucas?

[openspaceman]

I got a new Lucas key but it goes in a few mm and then is too big (no jokes please). Someone said to file it down or is it possible a new barrel has been fitted which isn't a Lucas?

 

The Fordson lucas key ( and early Counties) was thinner then the MF ones otherwise looked the same.

[Cosmiccrofter]

Here ya go.........

 

 

Fordson Dexta,Super Dexta & Major, Super Major Ignition Key | eBay

 

If it's too thick, just file it down a bit.

Edited May 31, 2013 by Cosmiccrofter
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