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Anybody put Murphy Switches on their 165 Massey? If so please post a pic. I'll be using mine for a few weeks to power a PTO generator thanks to the hurricane. Pics and tips are appreciated. Thanks, Michael.

Anybody put Murphy Switches on their Massey? If so please post a pic. I'll be using mine for a few weeks to power a PTO generator thanks to the hurricane. Pics and tips are appreciated. Thanks, Michael.

Greetings, While repairing and adjusting my 165 over the past few weekends I noticed an oil leak where the tachometer cable enters the engine block. The cover plate has a hole in it above the the tach cable connection. It looks like it was drilled there at the factory. It only leaks at idle, I...

Greetings, I have a 1971 165 mf and am having power steering problems. 1) I have adjusted and re-adjusted it. I can set it so that it turns easily with 1 finger, but the next time I drive it it will be harder to steer one way or the other. 2) I have had the power steering cylinder rebuilt 2...

Greetings, I've been considering purchasing a quick hitch for my 165. I typically use a harrow, a bush hog, and have recently acquired a set of bottom plows. What brand and category would you recommend? Has anyone seen a quick hitch that has a mount for a tailor hitch ? Thanks, Michael

Greetings, I have a 1971 MF 165, I know the MultiPower or Multi-Power depending on what you search for is broken. It will free wheel down hills so I believe it is stuck in low. Is this correct? Before I start playing with the linkage or tearing it apart a little more I'll give you more...

Greetings, I have a 1971 165. The lift operates properly with a correct size harrow on only when the tractor is below 1200 RPM's. At 1600 RPM's the implement falls to the ground. This happens irregardless of whether the tractor is hot or cold. Idle it down and the lift picks the implement up...

Greetings, I'm rebuilding granddad's MF 165 and need a new dash. The bottom where it attaches to the transmission is rusted out. Does anyone know of a good source for new sheet metal. I can easily find fenders and a hood , but no dash. SN 9A I I 5525 Thanks for any information. Michael