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Hi, Any chance you have that torque setting for the delivery valve holders?

The control valve has an tendency by design to stick. M F added a "wobbler" that jiggles the valve when in the pump is in motion. Works well, when it's running. And with a diverter valve in place, the TPL can only be lowered or raised when the diverter set to the the TPL. But that's normal for...

Unfortunately, freight in and out of the US from Australia is brutally expensive. There's local injection pump technicians that can work on it. But I'm a keen enthusiast of working on old machines, so I'm interested in having a go myself.

Hi, Thanks for the tips. Do you know how I can source the plined driver? I have access to Bare Co and Sparex, but not most of the suppliers you have available as I'm in Australia. What torque is listed for those element retainers on the Minimec?

Hi Eric, I haven't seen the adverts, but if they're as you describe, I don't think that's prudish at all. I think most cultures recognise the need for children to be allowed to be just children and discover their sexuality in their own time. Sexualising children before their time is widely held...

Thanks thepumpguysc. That makes sense. The injection pump will be injecting cylinder 1 when cylinder 1 is on its compression stroke. That saves me lifting the rocker/valve cover.

Hi, I'm about to start working on the injection pump on my Ford 3000, 1967, diesel, Simms/Minimec injection pump. To do so, I have to turn the engine to the 19deg btdc mark on the flywheel and compression stroke cylinder 1. The only way I can see to know it's compression stroke for cylinder 1...

Hi, For people who may find this useful in the future: Rebuilt it with a cylinder block, rings and seal kit. It's not hard. My advice would be mark the alignment of all control valve parts: I didn't and mine is now sticky - it only drops the tpl if the pump is turning which can be annoying when...

'67 Ford 3000 diesel is my other. I find it "harder working" and more comfortable for longer tasks than the MF 35 from '62. Happy tractoring!

I have just finished fitting a loader to a Massey Ferguson 35. It has no power steering or live hydraulic pump, so it's hard, slow work using it. I would agree that fitting a loader to an older tractor is a questionable exercise. I wish I had saved my time and money for the time when I will buy...

Apologies, I was assuming similarity thru the range at that time.

Hi, I have a MF 35 with the same hydraulic pump and clutch set up. Harry in Ky mentions a two stage clutch. It's also possible that like my 35 the clutch is single stage. Check by engaging the PTO and a gear, then raising the clutch pedal. If you can run the PTO with the clutch pedal half down...

Hi, I noticed that you mentioned the problem started after steep hills. The MF 135 has a large, flat fuel tank and the sloshing of fuel back and forth may have dislodged debris and blocked the fuel system. Check your ignition first, then consider the following: 1. There's a small filter in the...

Thanks rScotty And Dave M7040. The accident described is exactly what I'm hoping to avoid. I haven't been on a loader in many years, so I could learn how to use any set-up. But then I get on another loader or someone gets on mine and if it's not setup the common way, people get hurt. I'll set it...

Hi, I have a Massey Ferguson 35 that I am fitted with a front end loader. It has single action lifting cylinders and a double action bucket cylinder controlled by two spool valves. Currently, pulling the lift lever back lifts the arms. Pulling the bucket lever back tips the bucket forward. The...