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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...

Hi, Thanks for the input. I like the high ethanol fuel idea, as any ethanol/fuel that remains can evaporate away. My gearbox is all cleaned up now, hopefully, but that's a tip I'll remember.

Hi, I just thought I'd share a story of the water in the gearbox oil of a Massey Ferguson 35. On purchasing the tractor, the gearbox oil was very milky, so the presence of water was obvious. A change of gear oil surprisingly only improved it. Despite not being left in the rain and parked under...

Hi, I'm not sure of the set up on a Yanmar, but Ford 3000 and Massey 35 have pressure relief valves. Yanmar likely use one too. I would suggest if the hydraulic pump pressurised any part of the system to failure, then the relief valve may have failed. Not suggesting that a failed relief valve...

Hi, Just passing on an observation that some oils do separate, presumably after a long time. MapleLeafFarmer makes some interesting points.

Perhaps we should if it's been around for a while. I had a drum of STOU aka UTO aka Universal oil that was 5-15 years old. It came with the property. When I removed the top of the drum to use it as a container, there was a soap like semi solid stuck to the bottom. I'm sure that should be mixed...

Hi, Nothing specific to add that's helpful, except to say that I too have installed new parts and found them inoperable or poorly operable. It's very frustrating.

Hi, Yep, that's unfortunate. I don't know the set up of the relief valve as I avoided dealing with it on mine. So I can't offer a better idea than yours. Wait to see if anyone else has a good idea.

I'm finding the rust brown on my '62 MF 35 is holding its colour well. I fact, far from fading, I think there's more brown on it every year.

Hi Cam, Yes, I've considered the battery option. My son will take a look at the circuit board soon and see if the "brain" is isolated to allow it to be kept on 24/7. A simple "battery as supply" solution fails of course as the supply to the heating element would flatten the battery fast. Old...

And I'm not kidding myself that what I'll do is a proper rebuild. I'm just planning on swapping out some elements, replacing seals/gaskets and having it calibrated. I'll report back after, success or fail.

Hi, I'm not sure why the negativity around diy on fuel injection. I had some supportive comments 33 years ago when my manual gearbox needed repairs so I diy'd the repair with their help. That kick started an enjoyable hobby that's saved me a lot of money over those years. Who to say what other...

Hi, I do, if I can find the time, which I usually do. I get a lot of satisfaction out of doing these things myself. Crrently replacing hydraulic pump in Massey 35 and fitting a FEL. Prior was power steering pump reseal on Ford 3000. My tractors are old, and a working hobby, so I have 2 of them...

Hi, I read something about a technique to increase the output of a diesel motor by increasing the injection pump output. Perhaps this is the reason a pump capable of running a larger ci engine was fitted, likely after the original one needed repair. I would stick with a 175 ci pump and the...

Hi, I'm hearing you. Been there too. Sadly in Australia the low quality imported parts dominate the market place and it's hard to purchase better quality.

Hi, Just discovered that the thermostat won't reboot on its own in the morning as the sun rises. I suspect it can't cope with the variable voltage and amperage that occurs as the panels are progressively struck by sunlight. I'll have to find a work around.

Hi, I have an electronic thermostat set to cut the supply of electricity at a temperature of 160F/70C. I found it on eBay and it's 60v/10A DC.

Hi, The brand is Kaneka and they're thin film silicon which is the type needed for improved output in overcast conditions compared to regular panels. They produce 60V, which is unusual but handy as that reduces the amperage required. Beware of the danger of this voltage and that laws may require...

Hi, That fits with modern cars having a service interval of 150000mi on fuel filters now.

Hi, I had similar in a much older tractor with dry drum brakes. The brakes would stick on after using them. Reversing would release them. I drove it like this for around a year until I finally took the wheels and brake drums off. The posts that helped position the shoes were ungreased and...

Hi, If you heat water in winter off the wood fire, then making a solar hot water panel for sunny days is a good idea. I would think online resources would describe how. Getting fancy, you could run the pump on a small solar panel. Alternatively, if the top of the panel in below the top pipe on...

Hi, Damn, I was hoping the belt would be it. I think load testing the battery is a good idea.

Hi, Yes, if no9 is a seal, that's what I reckon is the trouble. Regards the leaking into your sump, it's unlikely that oil gets out, but if it did you won't see it. I'm suggesting this is a leak allowing air in. That's why you can't purge the system no matter how much you try. I would...

Jwr has nailed it. The air leaks inward on the suction side. For a seal to fail in this way is very different from a seal leaking a fluid out, so it's pretty easy event for there to be no oil leaking out while air gets in. Additionally, the seal that fails is on the input drive shaft of the...

Hi, I'm with LouNY. I've had this happen on a Massey Ferguson 35 petrol/gasoline. I thought the battery was dying, but tightening the belt resolved the issue. No issue with over heating. I also had to buy a shorter belt.

Hi, To check if the oil is foamy, try looking at the appearance after it has sat for a few hours compared to immediately after it's been running. If it's foamy, read on. I was also in this position of thinking "perhaps I haven't bled it enough". But these systems are invariably self bleeding...

Hi, Yep, been there with other parts. Frustrating, as the only way to check if the bench testing is incorrect is to swap out the part, which is not always cheap or easy to access.

Hi, Nice to see the next generation so enthusiastic about tractors.

Hi Ruud3a, I'll let someone else answer the hydraulic issue, but I have suggestions for the power steering oil issue. I had a similar issue on a Ford. It started for no reason or cause that I could see. The oil was overflowing because it was foaming and the air massively increased the volume...

Hi, Does the power assistance fail at the same steering wheel positions each time you cycle through a fully left to fully right turn? Can you view the fluid reservoir when the motor is running? If so, are there bubbles or foaming in the fluid?

Hi, Are we talking about a hydraulic cylinder lifting like on a front end loader, or the hydraulic lift on a three point linkage?

Hi, I'd be concerned that there's a possibility that the change indicates that an oil gallery blocked. That could cause the measured pressure to rise, but elsewhere in the engine the pressure could be low as the oil struggles past the blockage. Has anyone ever seen this before?

The timing light has the advantage of diagnosing erratic timing, which can arise with distributor bearing issues.

That's an impressive amount of energy you're capturing, to heat a pool. Panels here are "dumped" onto the second hand market as people upgrade their systems. I picked up 3000W of panels for Au$100~Us$66. I only installed 1000W and am yet to see the winter performance.

Hi, I have a MF 35 1962 and agree with Tractortech. The screws aren't the issue. The axle seal(s) will be dead. I've not needed to change mine, tho I did on my Ford 3000 where a press is required for the outer seal, so beware. Also, I wiped/soaked/heated my oil soaked shoes and they improved but...

Hi, Potentially not something you did. The aftermarket parts supplies are not all good quality and you may have installed parts that were worse than what was already in there. I replaced all the electricals on a Massey Ferguson 35 1962, only to find the spark arcs thru the lead boots and the...