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Hi, Just updating this thread if anyone wants it as a reference in the future. My injection pump had severe pitting on the cam lobes, so was no repairable by me. I installed an exchange one from Sheaf Diesel Services in the UK and it works perfectly. Postage from Australia to the UK is much...

Hi, Just updating this post with some outcomes: Lpg/propane gas consumption reduced by 50% across a whole year. Came through a summer with no thermostat controlling the 500W electrical heat input with no issues, tho I saw the expansion valve weeping a few times. Overall, a successful project...

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...

Hi, I reluctantly added an fel to my Massey Ferguson 35 as I really need one and didn't want a different tractor. The workload blew the hydraulic pump on day one. I'd recommend a tractor intended to have an fel.

I'm pretty sure I have a mak 1, with the filter update. The pistons are 23mm diam and I believe that is the key. Thanks for replying.

Hi, Pump is removed from tractor and I found one valve assembly pushed out of the housing - see photo. There may be other issues with the pump as well, so I'm considering just replacing the pump with new from Inside via eBay. Does anyone know how to tell it the pump in the photo is a Mark1 or...

Hi, Pump is removed from tractor and I found one valve assembly pushed out of the housing - see photo. There may be other issues with the pump as well, so I'm considering just replacing the pump with new from Inside via eBay. Does anyone know how to tell it the pump in the photo is a Mark1 or...

Hi, I have a 1962 Massey 35, UK built, that has some hydraulic pump issues and needs repair or replacement. Massey have 3 Marks of pump of similar size and shape and I don't know how to identify what Mark is in my tractor. I believe my tractor is old enough to have come with a Mark 1, but the...

Hi, I plumbed the heating element into my existing propane fired tank. It heats the tank to around 60C/135F on a sunny day. I'm yet to experience winter with it, but I suspect it will be heating to around 30C/90F and then I'll finish the heating by turning the gas on each evening. A bit clumsy...

Yep. I was also seeing a cradle, and perfect alignment of the necessary stars, blood of rare wild animals on the altar and a representation of all locally relevant religions. Removing might be more trouble than it's worth. I also could not see an easier way. Thanks for input

That's a neat trick. I'll do that. Thanks.

Hi, I have an old style loader on a Massey Ferguson 35 and would like to be able to use the tractor without it. Any ideas on how to remove it so it's easy to remove and reattach? I'm thinking of a stand that supports the loader from one side. The arms and rams are on loose pins so they pull out...

Hi, Missed your reply somehow, sorry. That's what I'm thinking, that the relief valve failed open. I guess I'm pulling the pump out to check this.

Hi Jerry/MT, I've had that side cover off and cranked the motor, but not actually started the motor and tried to raise an implement. I am off the farm for a few days and will try these steps when I'm back. I reply with my findings. Thanks for the advice.

Hi, The problem is present even when the new diverter valve is removed and the original external cap is replaced. So it's not the new valve causing the issue. Thanks for the tip around hydraulic safety.

Hi, I had this posted in Massey Vintage and no replies so trying here instead. My MF35 has lost it's lift power on the three point linkage. I occurred after I was installing a diverter valve to the the external cap. The stand pipe was lifted clear when the external cap was removed, so I...

Hi bhooper, I have a lift issue on a 35 after removing the stand pipe to fit a diverter valve at the top cap Are there any tricks to installing the stand pipe? I found it hard to locate the hole in the pump with the top cover on, but I think I found it as I got a positive click feel as the...

Hi, My MF35 has lost it's lift power on the three point linkage. I occurred after I was installing a diverter valve to the the external cap. The stand pipe was lifted clear when the external cap was removed, so I replaced the o-rings (Sparex supplied) and their backing washers top and bottom...

Hi, Agree and understand the interest in heating the water directly in solar water panels. I've owned 2 solar HWS in my time, and installed one of them. Issues are the lack of second hand panels or the cost of materials to make them. Second hand solar electricity panels here are very cheap due...

Hi, Thought I'd share an experience of converting a gas storage hot water system to be solar panel powered, without the need for an inverter or getting involved in high voltage AC. Being in Australia, some of the terms may be different, so forgive any confusion. The LPG (Propane) gas fired...

Hi, Does your distributor use a driving dog or a gear to engage?

Hi, I've found the solution. It appears that even with a diverter valve in place, the draft control lever still needs to be in the top position. Apparently this keeps the pump on constant pumping, where it would otherwise reduce its flow when not moving the TPL.

Hi, I recently purchased a loader from an MF35 to fit to my MF35. Loader fitted well. It's old school, but so is the tractor. Problem is, I can't get any action on the hydraulic rams. Set up is an isolater valve installed to the top cover which I believe acts as an isolating diverter to stop...

Hi, Bought an fel with a bent and banged up bucket recently. Straightened out the bucket ok, but look what happened to the hardened wear edge when I tried to straighten it. I welded it up straight then fully welded it up to the straightened bucket.

Hi, That second, outer seal facing outward is intended as a dust seal. Mine of course lacks that now, so time will tell what that means. I reckon if you can get a seal facing outward placed anywhere, I'd go for it. I wish I had considered that.

Hi, Technique seems fine. Tho I prefer a dripping wet soapy rag for this test. Consider over inflating it somewhat to make the bubbling easier to see.

Hi, I don't know the motor specifically, but the options for fuel reaching the crankcase are fairly limited in most motors. The fuel pump, if present and cam driven, is the most likely candidate. Second would be the needle valve in the carb, if present, stuck open, causing fuel to overflow the...

Hi Roadpacker, I recently had the same issue on a '67 Ford 3000 and everything Harry in Ky says matches my experiences. To further the explanation, air is sucked into the pump, likely thru a shaft seal and foams the oil, increasing the volume until it spews from the filler. My reading and...

Thanks rScotty and ptsg. I like both of your clean up ideas and tips. I'll see what I can find or put together to clean it out and will let you know what the end result is.

Hi, Clip removed - there was a hole in the outer surface through which a pin could drive it from it's groove. I then used the momentum of the shaft to pull the gland out. Now I can see inside the bore, there's a light gritty rust covering a substantial area inside. That would explain the...

Thanks WranglerX and ptsg. I was wondering if I needed that clip out and with you both thinking so, I'll go to it.

Hi, I'm new to hydraulic cylinder repair, and was wondering if I could have some advice on the cylinders I have and how to go about repairs. I bought a second hand loader recently and am making repairs as I fit it to my Massey 35. Photo one shows the cylinder. There's weld on both ends and the...

Hi, Have you been able to see the one in your motor? Holes or no holes?

Hi, Interesting problem. I would suspect that the metal in that casting wasn't up to the task. Try snapping the broken one again as a test. We can soft cast metals from China Chiranium. Nice explanation you did. It will be a help for other people.

Hi, I noted the Multipower, but what are the other specs on the gearbox? Is it the 6 speed?

Hi, That's never going to be good, but more details might get some helpful responses. Is it through to front oil seal on the crankshaft? Does the motor run ok otherwise?

Have you tried a few sharp raps with a soft faced hammer or piece of hardwood?

There's brass fittings on my Ford 3000, been there quite a while, no issue.

Hi, I don't buy very little in plastic, so I've been making my own toothpaste for 6 years now. Bicarbonate of soda 3: tapioca flour 2: rice bran oil 1.25(adjust to get a paste). Works pretty good. But 1/3 time I do use a tooth powder I can buy in glass as it works better. Wife complains about...

Not bad. I do like a good play on words

Hi, Good point. Arcing across a gap may have been the issue. I'll test the reinstalled old cap and report back.

Hi Willy, That may be a similar case for me. K can't see any reason that the centre post should disintegrate, aside from poor manufacturing, but the remainder seems to be a quality part. Perhaps my bad leads caused this?

And in breaking news, here's a photo of the distributor cap. Again, 1 year old. That centre post has snapped away or was destroyed by arcing sparks. I've installed the old one, which I luckily had put aside. New may not be better.

Yep, that's how I accidentally found they were arcing. Otherwise I would not have considered the leads as possibly bad, given how new they were.

Hi, Thought I'd share an experience of mine that occurred while working on my Massey Ferguson 35. When trying to resolve a misfire, I replaced the spark plug leads with a new set as shown on the right of the photo, thinking I was improving the ignition system. At 1 year old, they were arcing...

Hi, I own one and have had reason to get to know the mechanism a bit. Hopefully this info is helpful for you. You're correct that there is no spring. The ongoing power is provided by the weight. The timing is an escape mechanism and it needs to be level or it will tick unevenly TICKtock...

Hi, I have a Ford 3000 from '67 using a Simms/Minimec injection pump. I think 3400 are similar and the bleeding procedure may be similar. Do you have a lift pump on or beside the injector pump? If so, does it have a spring loaded lever on one side. If so, locate and open the bleed screw on the...

Phew, an easy fix. Enjoy

Hi, Had any luck with this issue?

Hi, In the absence of any other replies, could you fit any switch to a location so it's activated by the clutch being down?

Hi, I've lifted the top cover off the hydraulics of a a similar tractor. From that experience I would say that this issue could be either the shaft that the lever rotates or the internal linkages attached. The internal linkages are a complex set up that control the hydraulic fluid flow to...

Hi, I agree, based on experience from one car where filed points were good for about half the new ones. Where to buy? The same place you buy fruit and lottery tickets because they're all a gamble.

Hi, Interesting problem. Perhaps a lesson here is newly fitted tyres must be inflated to maximum or close, worked for a bit and then reduced to a normal pressure. That might help settle the beading in. Soil compaction is an issue in Australia, so reducing tyre pressure is the aim. I run a Massey...

Hi, Leaks at the bead can be tested for by laying the wheel down on a flat surface and filling the crevice between the tyre and rim with water. Flip and repeat. I have had new tyres fail to seal. Pain to have to take it off the tractor, but if you need it serviced it's off for transport...

Hi, My Uncle would occasionally hand start a Massey Ferguson 35. But he did permanently bend a finger out of shape one time.

I bought a bread machine second hand real cheap off a guy that loved bread so much he developed diabetes. Like deep fryers, they're a little dangerous. Take care

Hi, That's good logic. I had similar situation on a Briggs recently. The head gasket is an easier check and replace than rings. I'd go there again first.

Hi, I agree that 6V starter motors work well on 12V and do so for years. VW Beetles pre 1967 in Australia were 6V, and when converted to 12V, the existing 6V starters continued to work. I owned one. I'd look for issues elsewhere.

Thanks for the last two responses. I agree with both those points.I'll see what services I can find locally and what they will do regards calibrate only vs rebuild and calibrate. I'll report back after it's done.

Hi, I enjoy fixing things, so am willing to do a rebuild and parts are available online, but I have no experience in calibrating fuel pumps and I suspect that will be an issue. Also I'm seeing videos online of the testing being done at engine rpm, which would be hard to replicate. Sounds like a...

Hi, An update on this problem.... It's been 6 months since I replaced the fuel lift pump and the lube level in the pump is now much higher than normal. There was 400mL or a pint of thinned oil above the level hole. I am figuring that this means there is an issue with the elements leaking...

Hi, The distributor bush (bottom) and bearing (top) were very bad and I replaced the top bearing about a year ago. I couldn't buy the bottom bush and would need to machine one, so I left it. Timing light showed a reduction in variation of timing from 12 degrees to 2 degrees, which in my...

Hi, Dry black soot, if I do light duties for several hours. Interestingly, hard work for 6 hours and I have clean, toasted bread tan colour on all plugs. And the misfire is still there. So I'll pursue other causes of misfire. I'll report back after I do some work on it.

Hi Williy, Correct my thinking if I'm wrong here, but to till an area and leave no wheel tracks on the tilled ground, you only need it to cover all of one tyre track. Am I missing something? With limited HP, narrow is essential. This means offset from the midline of the tractor can be used to...

Hi, I put the rebuild kit through the pump and problem solved. I did no other work on the pump. The problem will have been the shaft seal. Interestingly the kit I received contained 3 seals, none of which were the same thickness as the original, but I installed one and it worked. For anyone...

Hi Boganism, With that name, I'm going to guess that you're in Australia. If so, Hayes Equipment sell a rotary hoe 1m wide which requires 15-35 HP. Gumtree has a steady supply as well but getting a small one will be harder. Either way, that's a reasonable indicator of the power required. One...

Hi, If the Ariens has a 3 point linkage, you could consider the following: Mouldboard ploughs are commonly listed as requiring 15hp per blade, or bottom, so it could pull 1. Rotary tillers run at around 15hp per 2 feet of tiller. I've never seen one that narrow, but perhaps you could buy the...

Hi, Have you checked out the thread of that nearby drainage tap? Consider removing the tap and fitting the hose onto there. Then closing the hole where the hose snapped off with a bulkhead fitting or drilling, tapping and screwing in a plug.

Hi, steel tank. Didn't weight much, perhaps 60kg/ 140lb. It was behind the axle, but it drove alright, not too light in the front end.

Hi, That's a water tank, and this was legal load. Actually travelled well at 100kmh / 60mph. But I would have abandoned the trip if there were high winds.

Hi, I climbed a tree recently to 20 feet, somewhat unprofessionally I regret to admit, but what I can suggest is that a battery powered chainsaw is awesome. Mine was AUD $300 (US$200) , has a 30cm (12") blade and I dropped two 40 cm (16") limbs with ease. Not having to start a petrol saw, their...

Agreed. That's why diesel and petrol burning space heaters exist for vehicles. You just can't get enough amps to have a meaningful heater at 12V.

Hi, Sure do. Generator petrol driven, remove old fuel and oil change. Yanmar diesel driven water pumps X 2, run them to empty fuel tanks, oil change, inspection. Husqvarna ride on mower: oil and filters changed, sharpen blades. Massey Ferguson 35 and Ford 3000: engine oil and filters change...

Hi, Yes, that info about valve stem wear would make a good fit to the issue, but the smoke is lacking. I have a keen sense of smell for burning motor oil and there's nothing there. It's also never blowing smoke. High vacuum situations could indicate a vacuum leak, as soeone previously suggested...

Hi, Being in a warm climate, daily max 70-110F, the thermostats available are 140F or 172F to avoid overheating. Ive not seen a 200 available. I'll use other methods to heat up the motor if other solutions fail, like covering part of the radiator. Thanks

Hi, I thought 140F was a little cool too, but that's where it sits with a 180F thermostat in. I'll use a thermometer to check the gauge is reporting correctly and then cover some radiator if needed. Manifold gasket leak is a possibility. I haven't tested or changed it out. I'll add that to my...

Hi Telementry, Is that for the Standard Motor Co 87mm engine? That's the UK supplied petrol/gasoline motor, not the US Continental motor. Interestingly, Champion N21 are 2 steps hotter when cross referenced to NGK than my current plugs. I'm thinking this might be the solution. Thanks

Hi, Yep, condenser is old, so I'll replace that too. Thanks

Hi, I believe the mixture was rich, as it would start on cool mornings 10C/50F without choke. I adjusted and now need the choke. I don't have a tailpipe sniffer to check for over rich, I just do it by nose, which is challenging with a misfire as there's unburned fuel from the misfires...

Thank you, I get that now.

Hi All, Thanks everyone for the help. It's reassembled and running perfectly.

Hi, Good point on the cause or effect of the misfire. Dizzy cap and rotor and points new 12m or 50 running hours ago. I do get the corrosion on the lead ends and cap contacts, so I'll do the dielectric grease idea. Leads were also new, but turns out they're of low quality and arc out of the...

Hi, I've experienced this too, and did try premium (98 v 91 octane) fuel, one tank from empty, and got no change. Interesting story there, I was driving a Kombi around Europe in '99. When I filled up in Spain, the motor ran beautifully. Smoother and more pull across the whole rpm range, but...

Hi, Thermostat is 80deg C, or 172F. I installed it 12m ago an it definitely works. 5 minutes of driving, not working hard, has it at 60C, if we can trust the gauge. I'll get hotter plugs and see what happens. I'll get back with the outcome.

Hi Roustabout, What are umbrella cup valve stem seals and why would they help? Thanks

Hi, I have a misfiring and spark plug fouling issue on my 1962 MF35 with the Standard Motor Co 87mm petrol (gasoline) engine. Please note this is not the Continental engine in the US market, but the UK petrol offering. The misfire is most noticeable at light load and nearly entirely stops when...

Thank you Alexpops. I was 5 pages deep in this thread looking for the beaver joke and finally you made it. I was getting pretty worried everyone had lost their sense of humour.

Hi, Never saw the post, but wanted to say thanks Muhammad for actually moderating the posts. I've seen some sites where the content is all so "angry" it's unpleasant to be involved with. TractorByNet is not like that and I hope it stays that way.

Hi, Forgive my ignorance, but how do you make the heat useful to the operator on an uncabbed tractor?

Wow, when I think on whether or not parts for my '62 and '67 tractors will become an issue, I conclude "fair enough if they stopped". I wouldn't have even considered it possible to be unable to buy parts for something modern. Best of luck. Thanks for the learning lesson.

Yes, you can believe it. If it was made in a country where labour is cheap, then it's made like that. There's still a lot of people doing jobs machines can do, but the person is cheaper. Minimum daily wages found in google: Mexico and Indonesia US$8, India US$2. That means the retail mark up on...

Hi, To test if the motor is seized, a motor can also be turned by engaging the highest gear (fastest when driving) and pushing the tractor. On a small utility tractor like a Ford 3000 or Massey 35, each wheel turn is around 25 engine rpm when in top gear. So around 1/8th of a wheel turn should...

Hi, Nice to hear the support for bats. All part of humans learning the share the planet with other animals and plants. In Australia, you can see them almost anywhere at the end of sunset, if you are tuned in to seeing them. Just don't share living spaces with them tho, as they transmit some...

Error in the last line..... there's no way those fleas are your problem...

Hi, First rule of war, know thy enemy. Make certain that you are dealing with fleas. Get some on sticky tape/Sellotape and grab a magnifying glass. Google images of Ctenocephalides, the flea group. Wikipedia has good images. If they match, then consider the following. Most fleas humans...

Thanks RandyT. That will get me mowing again tomorrow. Early summer here and we're busy mowing as part of bushfire prevention, which is legally required. Funny thing is though, it was raining today, making it pretty strange to get out wet weather gear for bushfire prevention. Go figure. But the...

Hi, Popped the head. 4mm wide (3/16") channel thru gasket between the combustion chamber and the valve push rod housing. New standard gasket purchased locally - I couldn't find my copper sheet. Anyone able to provide me with torque setting on head bolts and the cold valve clearances?

Hi, Apologies for the delay. 30W mineral oil by Penrite, a well regarded Australian brand. Temperature range here 10-30C or 50-90F. Good tip on the early oil change. It wasn't visibly sooty inside, but I'm sure there's much more in there than would be normal. I should add to help others who find...

Hi Tomplum, Good thinking on the electrolysis. It is possible as aluminium and copper are way apart on the galvanic scale. Interestingly, I've seen a copper one on a Yanmar. I reckon I'll risk it. These motors aren't 20 year propositions when I put 60 hard hours on a year, so I reckon I'll wear...

Hi, Haven't popped the head yet, as I've been delayed. Assuming it the head gasket, any objections out there to me using a 0.5mm copper head gasket, home made?

Well RandyT, however the "cheat", it's a big help, so thanks.

If not now, then when?

And thanks Caveman and others for advice to this point. I'll pop the head off and repair what I find and then report back so this can be a reference for others in the future. FordNMassey

Hi RandyT, Thank you very much for the decoding. You have the mastered the secret art of interpreting Briggs numbering. That's a big help as now I can buy a gasket. Thanks for the tip on honing. FordNMassey

Hi, Sounds like the head gasket, thanks for the help. Can someone help me find/understand the engine number? B+S website advice on the numbers doesn't match what I found on the motor which are: Engine Serial Number on sticker:130920 ZD 86480 Number stamped on exhaust manifold tube: 581880901...

Hi Caveman 192, Thanks for the speedy reply. Does that mean it blows thru to the valve stem passage? So is 100psi compression ok? Can I wet compression test a horizontal cylinder? FordnMassey

Hi, I have a Briggs and Stratton Endurance 20hp motor in a Husqvarna ride on mower. This is a single cylinder OHV motor. Recently it started blowing blue smoke suddenly while working hard cutting long grass and has continued since. It has 109h on it. The oil was changed at 50 and 100 hours and...

Thanks Tractortech and Egon. Fluid returns to clear once the bubbles settle out, so I think it's clear of water. Thanks for the part number, I have found it on eBay, tho postage to Australia is slow. I'll post what the outcome is of the rebuild, for future reference by other people.

Hi, Thought I'd give the results of the next step, for reference for others. Re ringing and honing reduced the smoking to very mild, which could be normal for a diesel. I'll watch sump oil level and see if it's consuming oil. Thanks for the help. FordnMassey

Hi, Thanks for replies. Thanks Tinhack, there's nothing to see indicating a crack or loose steering column. Correct me if I'm wrong, but the return line from the column to the reservoir is not under suction, as the oil would still be being pushed back towards the reservoir. Again, correct me...

Hi, I have a 1967 UK built Ford 3000 with power steering of the type with external hydraulic rams on the drag links. Recently it started to get bubbles in the PS fluid that turns the fluid to foam and sprays out the breather hole in the cap. PS system works fine otherwise, doesn't lose fluid...

Hi, ring 1 found to be 2.30mm thick, where normal is 3.00-3.20mm and service limit is 2.77mm (from bore contact surface of ring to the inner surface which faces the centre of the piston). So I'm calling that bad rings. Correct me if I am wrong. Never did compression gtest it as I could not find...

Hi, Thanks for the replies. I'll pull the head and the piston and see what I find. Thanks FordnMassey

Hi, I should have said, I changed out the air filter, and ran it briefly without one and there was no improvement. I haven't inspected the air intake pathway fully tho, so will do. Nothing lost by looking there. It wouldn't explain the blow by tho, unless I'm missing something. Thanks for your...

Hi, I have an L48N single cyl air cooled diesel engine running a water pump that has become very smokey. The smoke is black and sooty, making soot on anything nearby. It was mild when I bought it second hand (unknown hours) around 100 hours ago, and suddenly became very heavy recently. It...

Hi, To complete the story so others might benefit: I replaced the lift pump and the engine now fires first turn even after long periods of no use. I couldn't find a fault in the lift pump, but at this stage I believe there was a leak internally that I couldn't detect on inspection that was the...

Hi, I am working on a misfire on a 1962 Massey 35 petrol (gas) 87mm Standard Motor Company engine and am considering compression issues. It's the low compression 6.0:1 ratio. Does anyone know the expected or "correct" compression results, dry and wet if possible, for this motor or similar...

Hi, I've owned it 2 years, only done around 50 hours with it, hadn't changed it yet. Owner before me was not big on maintenance. So, sounds like I should refill the injection pump sump with oil and see if the sump level rises, and at what speed it does so. Then I'll know the scale of the leakage...

Hi, Inspection of the lift pump diaphragm shows no issues and I have filled the void behind the lift pump diaphragm and operated the mechanism and can't show the diaphragm to be leaking. I am suspecting it's not the lift pump. Any thoughts? Can the injector pump leak diesel into it's sump and...

Hi Pumpguysc, Is that a part number for a lift pump to suit Simms injection? Thanks for your help FordnMassey

Hi, An update and some info that may help others. I got around to draining the lube oil in the Simms injector pump and found the lube sump was full of diesel! I guess I found the priming issue Does anyone know if this is the lift pump leaking through into the injector lube sump or is this an...

Hi, Thanks for the replies, sorry for my being so slow to see them. PumpGuySC, nice to know it's a common, normal thing. I'll just prime at startup. I have the tips if the problem bugs me enough! I'm not keen to open or rebuild the injector pump unless I have to, especially as it runs so well...

Hi, I have a Ford 3000 3cyl diesel from 1967, UK build, with a Simms fuel pump priming problem. I've owned it around 2 years, and throughout that time found the fuel system will lose prime if it's not started for some time. Started once a week there's no problem, but at around 2-3 weeks between...