Description

Ford SUPER DEXTA, Fordson Dexta 1977 Parts Catalog

You are standing in front of a torn-down Fordson Dexta, oil pan off, and the part number on that old bearing is rusted to nothing. You flip through three aftermarket catalogs and none of them match the casting mark you see. That is why this Ford SUPER DEXTA, Fordson Dexta 1977 Parts Catalog exists. It is the factory document, printed in December 1977, that Ford Tractor Operations in Troy, Michigan put out to keep parts ordering straight for the 1957–1964 models. 174 pages, bound in a figure index, and it does not guess. It shows you exactly which bracket, bolt, or seal fits which serial range. After you have wasted a Monday afternoon on the wrong hydraulic lift cover, you learn to respect a real OEM parts list.

Wheels and Weights: What the Figure Index Shows

Section WHEELS opens with Figure 1 covering Wheels & Weights, Figure 2 Brakes, Figure 3 Dual Rear Wheel Brakes, Figure 4 Handbrake. Each figure has an image location code and a page number. The manual uses a grid system — B2, B3, B4 — so you can find the exact illustration of the brake lever or weight bracket without flipping through the whole book. When you need a front wheel weight bolt, you turn to the page listed under B2. That is the kind of specificity that keeps a shop running. No generic drawing, no “see similar.”

Does This Catalog Cover the Hydraulic Lift?

Seven figures cover Hydraulic Controls alone. Figure 10 through 18 detail the Lift Cover, Rear Cylinder, Linkage, Power Lift Pump, Double Acting Ram Valve, Ram Valve Link Stabilizer, Swingring Drawbar, Dual Auxiliary Valve, and Automatic Pick-up Hitch. If you are trying to rebuild that lift cylinder that sags overnight, you need the part numbers from these pages. The shop next door tried to use a universal seal kit. Two days later the customer came back with a puddle of hydraulic oil in the barn. Do not be that shop. Use the OEM numbers from this catalog.

7 Sections Covering Engine, Fuel, and Electrical

The Parts Catalog is divided into: Wheels, Front Axle & Steering, Rear Axle, Hydraulic Controls, Engine, Transmission/Clutch/PTO, Cooling System, Fuel System, Electrical System, Instrument Panel, Seats, Sheet Metal, and Miscellaneous. The Engine section alone runs Figure 19 through 26 — cylinder block, crankshaft, camshaft, pistons, oil pan and pump, intake/exhaust, mufflers. For fuel, there are ten figures covering injection pumps with pneumatic and mechanical governors, injectors, and fuel pumps. The Electrical section includes generator assemblies for different production dates (57/10-62 vs 11-62/64). That date split matters when you order a voltage regulator. One wrong number and the generator charges at 16 volts until the battery boils. The Automotive Battery in these tractors is specific to the charging system, so get the right one.

Understand the Figure Locator System

Each figure has an image location code like D5, E2, F2, and a page number printed at the bottom of the page. For example, Figure 19 (Cylinder Block) is at D5, D6 with pages 56 and 60. The numerical index at the back lists every part number alphabetically. If you are looking for a part that was removed from service, an asterisk appears after the part number – the catalog tells you it is no longer serviced. That saves a phone call to a dealer who will tell you the same thing. The standard hardware (bolts, washers) is listed by description only, referenced to the Standard Parts List FTO-17017. This is how factory manuals handle the small stuff.

Original OEM Print vs. Aftermarket Copy

I have seen aftermarket parts catalogs that cram three different tractor models into one chart and hope you can read the fine print. This is a factory Ford publication, printed in the USA, part number FOO.1566-D. Every figure was drawn from the original engineering drawings. When you match a part against the diagram on page 74 (Figure 27 Transmission & Clutch Housing), you are looking at the same drawing the assembly line used. That is the difference between a fire-and-forget aftermarket list and a document that keeps a tractor running for another fifty years. If you work on Fords, you need the FORD DEXTA SUPER DEXTA Workshop Manual to go with this parts catalog — the torque specs in that manual will keep your head bolts from pulling threads.

For other Ford equipment, check the Ford Wheel Loader 1975 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Manual and the Ford Tractor PA-4020-F Catalogue de Pièces – Section: Wheels (Chapter No. 1). For the broader context of machinery documentation, see Automotive Industry Overview for standards on OEM data integrity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this catalog include torque specifications?

No. This is a parts catalog, not a service manual. It lists part numbers, illustrations, and figure locations. For torque specs, you need the workshop manual that covers the engine and transmission.

What years does it cover?

Fordson Dexta and Super Dexta from 1957 through 1964. The catalog was published in 1977, so it includes all part revisions up to that date.

How are the figures organized?

Each section has a figure number (1 through 57) with an image location code and page number. The figure index at the front lists every component, and a numerical index at the back lets you look up part numbers directly. You can find the exact illustration for the dual auxiliary valve, for example, under Figure 17 at image location D2, D3 on pages 50 and 52.

Can I use this to order parts for a Super Dexta with a different serial number?

Yes. The catalog distinguishes between early and late production. For example, the generator assembly changed in 11-62, so there are separate figures for 57/10-62 and 11-62/64 generators. Always check the figure heading for the date range that matches your tractor’s serial number. If the part has been superseded, the catalog will show the new part number.

That is what a factory parts catalog does. It eliminates the guesswork. Access the Factory Manual and keep a copy in your shop — digital or printed, but the PDF lets you zoom into those tiny part number stamps. Your next rebuild will go faster when every bolt has a Ford part number behind it.