Recent content by oilystairs

Hi, i am re-furbing my brakes at the moment and also i managed to free up my diff lock that was ceased badly. I have all the 3 oil seals but cannot find an oil seal for where the diff lock bar goes through the carrier plate. Can anyone tell me where to source one of the part number so i can...

Hi, Would anyone be able to tell me which clutch kit i need to order for my MF65? Apparently there are two types depending on the number of springs (6 spring 11 inch clutch or 9 spring 9 and 11 inch clutch) I can't split the tractor at this stage to see the one i need and i wondered if anyone...

Hi All, I am a bit stuck on what is causing the weak hydraulics on my 65. The symptom is that the hydraulics will just about raise a tool like a drum mower of moderate weight if i raise the control lever very slowly but will suddenly stop raising and gradually lower the implement once a...

Hi All, I am changing the water pump on my MF65Mk2 and while putting the pump back on i found a crack in the backing plate that creates the seal between the pump body and the engine at the impeller end. I don't believe all models have this plate as my manual doesn't mention it. I tried having...

Hi, I just rebuilt my hydraulic pump with new piston rings and gaskets and i wondered if i should check the pressure of the hydraulic system now the seals will all be pumping more efficiently. I can't see in my service manual the pressure it should be at and can anyone recommend the best place...

Hi, I have never been able to get the diff lock on my 65 to work and i wondered if it is just my operation. How do you put on and take off the lock. I know which lever it is but it has no effect if i push it down or pull it up. It may well be busted but i'd rather check before looking for a...

Hey, just to introduce myself - we are a small holder family of 4 in South West France - trying to live as self sufficiently as possible. I purchased a MF65 around 2 years ago and i am really happy with it. My hydraulics were getting a bit weak so i have split the tractor and i am replacing...