Massey Ferguson MF230 Discussions

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  1. R

    Mf230 power steering hose P/N

    My power steering hose at the cylinder split yesterday. I'm unable to locate a replacement. When I search I only find hose for 231,240. Can someone help me locate replacement hydraulic hoses for...
  2. T

    MF230 VS MF231?

    I have a what I thought was a 230 but Im guessing the hood was changed out. I bought another 230 and it is a little shorter and has different steer setup. google shows a 231 on the net with the...
  3. T

    MF 230 steering is not working

    I have a 230 that has a small cyclinder on each side to steer with. I recently changed fluid, filled with hyd 46 fluid. Now no steering at all. Do I need to bleed> If so, where> I cracked a hose...
  4. D

    After Market Front End Loader 1978 MF 230

    Greetings, I am looking to get a Front-end loader kit for 1978 MF 230 2WD Diesel Tractor. I live in Washington State.
  5. H

    MF230 deaeal running problem

    Tractor runs fine for 3 to 3 1/2 hours then rpm’s go up slitly then dies and will not restart until fuel system is purged an all air is removed from lines.
  6. D

    How to clean Massey Ferguson 230 air filter

    Just bought a Massey Ferguson 230, doing some cleaning and maint, took the air filter apart and the bottom is full of milky oil and 2" of muck and grass and whatever,,got all this washed up and...
  7. M

    Mystery holes in MF230?

    What is the purpose of the 2 holes beside the oil filter housing in my MF23? The bottom one seems to be weeping oil
  8. J

    Mf 230 injection pump

    Ok I have a 1977 Mf 230 with Perkins diesel i that the name plate has made in us on we’re any of these tractors made in the states also it has a Lucas injection pump on it I cannot find any info...
  9. T

    Q's on replacing MF230

    I have a Massey Ferguson MF 230 (gas) with a front end loader that I'm looking to replace. It has filled 12.4 rear tires and even with a blade hanging on the 3pt, I just don't get traction with a...
  10. O

    mf230 slow turning over

    can't get my tractor to start. just replaced the starter motor. it is spinning but not wanting to hook up with the fly wheel. when it does hook up with the fly wheel it's rolling really slow. Any...
  11. B

    MF230 to trailer mover..ideas?

    I have a little MF 230 that I am going to use in my trailer sales business. I am going to rig it out to move both GN and bumper pulls. Building or buying a 3 point GN/bumper pull attachment is...
  12. W

    FEL for 1978 MF 230

    Anyone have experience adding FEL to the MF 230? Before I entertain getting a new tractor I want to make sure this is not a reasonable thing to do. I've seen MF 236 loaders recommended but have...
  13. R

    Massey Ferguson 230. The little tractor that could not

    Im band new to the tractor world. I recently bought a home that came with a Massey Ferguson 230. I plan to use this to cut the large yard. I have started and driven the tractor but can not get the...
  14. R

    Massey Ferguson 230 "stuck up"

    Im band new to the tractor world. I recently bought a home that came with a Massey Ferguson 230. I plan to use this to cut the large yard. I have started and driven the tractor but can not get the...
  15. Z

    Massey Ferguson 230

    I have a power steering leak just under the steering wheel and under the dashboard I have attempted to remove the steering wheel by removing the cap and the large nut holding it in place. I used a...
  16. sawtooth

    Price Check Price check 1983 MF 230

    Have a friend that inherited his family's 230. I think I'm correct on the year. What would this tractor be worth? It has a little over 400 hours and original paint. Thank you as I'm trying to...
  17. L

    how do i set injection pump timing on a MF 230 with 152 diesel

    I have a MF230 I have been rebuilding and I was hoping someone could tell me how to set the injector pump timing, the injector pump was turned and am sure it is not timed. I have all the timing...
  18. F

    Link to shop manual for MF 230 235 240 245 250

    Hi Here is a link to a free shop / service manual for the Massey Ferguson tractors MF 230 235 240 245 250 (North American market). http://ubuntuone.com/1Izl4NbFMSzmcthn4NynC3 The file is a 26MB...
  19. T

    NEED Head bolt tourque specs for MF 230 tractor w/ Perkins 3-152 diesel

    Replacing head gasket and need torque specs for head bolts
  20. L

    mf230

    Could I retro fit diff lock to my MF230?
  21. S

    MF 230 Steering linkage questions

    My right side (facing the tractor POV) steering linkage popped out of the ball joint while doing some field work. I tried to pop it back in, but the housing is too worn. It just falls out when...
  22. S

    Loader MF 230 loader options

    I'm considering adding a front end loader to my 1976 Massey 230. The tractor doesn't have any remotes, but it does have hydraulics for the 3pt. I've been doing a little research online, but...
  23. S

    Oil & Fuel MF 230 Carburetor Questions

    I'm pretty sure my tractor is running rich, because I recently replaced some fouled plugs and I also have trouble keeping her running without some choke. I was going to pull the carb and try to...
  24. F

    MF 230 low oil pressure

    The oil pressure is about 35+ lbs on my MF 230 when the engine is cold. But as the engine warms the oil pressure goes down to 5 lbs. It's a 4 cylinder gas continental engine. What are the reasons...
  25. S

    MF 230 Tachometer Help

    I'm new to the forum and hoping some experts can help me out. I just purchased a 1976 MF 230 (4cyl gas) tractor. She's running pretty good, put my tachometer isn't showing RPMs. I've taken the...
  26. M

    MF 230 Hydraulics

    I am wanting to add auxiliary hydraulics to my MF 230 tractor. I plan on adding two or three rear remotes and possibly and most likely a front end loader. I was wondering if anyone could tell me...
  27. M

    3-Point Hitch MF 230 3 point hitch

    Hey everyone, this is my first post. I have a 230 massey that the 3 point hitch doesnt work right on. With anything hooked up to it with the draft control lever in the most upright position and...
  28. G

    MF 230 Replacing disel fuel filter

    How do I replace the fuel filter on a Mf 230 disel and how do I remove the air from the system so that it will run? Does the fuel filter element have an enclosed cover?
  29. G

    How do I replace the fuel filter on a MF 230 disel ?

    Does the fuel filter itself have an outer cover that it is in and how do I bleed the system when job done?
  30. F

    my 'new' MF 230

    Hello all, I bought this MF 230 from a private owner about 30 miles away from me. A friend saw the 230 sitting in a yard with a For Sale sign. I paid $4900. Back blade was included. I have it...
  31. 4

    MF 230 steering leak

    Went out to start up my MF230 and noticed a puddle of fluid under the power steering cylinder. Investigated a little further and saw it had been leaking at the end near the linkage. Started the...
  32. H

    Got first tractor - MF 230

    I think I got a pretty good deal... 1978 gas MF 230. 1094 hrs. Power steering, 3-pt, remote hydraulics, apparently new rear 12.8 x 28 ag tires. Included home built 6' scraper. Tin is all good...
  33. K

    MF 230 Power Steering

    I've looked at several prior posts, and am a little confused. I have a MF 230 diesel with hydrostatic steering. I'm gettig ready to replace the upper shaft seals on the hydrostatic pump, but am...
  34. S

    MF230 hydraulic flow

    Hi Does anyone know l/min or gal/min flow from the hydraulic (trailer tipping ) point on an MF 230 please?
  35. BRB Hand

    MF 230 Price?

    I am considering selling my MF 230 and was curious if anyone had an idea about its value. It is a late 70's ( I will confirm later ) MF 230 (4 cyl Gas) in great shape. Everything works great...
  36. J

    MF 230 not getting fuel.

    Was taking the grandkids for a ride last year, and the old 230 died. Pulled it back up to the barn, and just went out to try to get it running. Replaced the starter switch and new battery, fuel...
  37. L

    Tractor Owner of JD210C and MF230

    I am the owner of a John Deere 210C Loader/Scraper and a Massey Ferfuson 230.
  38. mfrost

    MF 230 hydralic control problem??

    I just picked up a 230 and the rear hydralic 3pt is either all the way up or all the way down and it gets to the down position fast:eek: There is no in between. Is there an adjustment for that...
  39. C

    1982 MF230 - what to ask

    With Bush Hog 5foot front end loader and Howse box blade. The injectors need work and the tractor is not running. How much should I ask for it? cd
  40. J

    Removing PS cylinder on MF230

    I knew I was going to have problems when the two nuts and hydraulic lines came off easily. The tapered shaft on the rear bearing finally yielded to a pickle fork, but the front is still stuck...
  41. C

    MF230 loader hydraulic supply

    Over the Summer we purchased a MF230 tractor with a Bush Hog 2346QT loader. Currently, the loader oil supply is fed from the hydraulic selector valve on top of the transmission and it returns...
  42. P

    MF 230 attachments

    I am complete novice to the tractor world as of last spring. Purchased a MF 230, then a rear mount snow blower. Winter went well. Now the summer is starting in NY. So I am looking for information...
  43. W

    MF230 REAR CRANK OIL LEAK

    We replaced the rear seal and is still leaking,pulled it back apart took the flywheel off and the seal was dry but in looks like the flang that the flywheel bolts onto is pressed onto the...
  44. W

    MF230 REAR CRANK OIL LEAK

    massey-ML-574746-ML- Brand specific post. Please post about specific brands in that name brands forum.
  45. P

    MF 230 and Snowblower

    Ok, how does this work the MF 230 is 30hp with a little bit more than 6 feet tire to tire. according to diffrent dealers and manf.web sites a 30 hp tractor should only have 5ft. blower. In other...
  46. Z

    Another MF 230 question

    Does anybody know where the hydraulic filter for this tractor ( '78' MF 230) is?? Is it a spin on cartridge, or just a screen, or perhaps a hidden filter element. Any help would be great!!
  47. Z

    MF230 3PH hydraulics

    I have a Buddy with a 78 MF 230, He went to use his bushog the other day and the 3ph wouldn't lift it, no noise and no loading of the engine. He said he could help the 3ph lift it, but it would...
  48. Tractors4u

    MF230 Power steering help

    A friend of mine just bought a 1977 MF230. The power steering doesn't work. He hasn't taken it to the shop yet but has talked to a mechanic about it and they said that that model had a...
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