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Fordson Super Dexta

Q During the summer I have been using my 1964 Fordson Super Dexta with a six-foot Votex topping mower, but recently it has developed an appetite for coolant. I cannot see any external leaks, but all the water seems to be pumping out of the radiator overflow pipe.

With autumn approaching I’d like to service the tractor and replenish the anti-freeze, but it’ll be a waste of time and anti-freeze if this continues. What do you think the cause of the problem may be?

Brian Johnson, Kent

 The problem you are experiencing sounds like a blown cylinder head gasket. You can test for

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