massey ferguson 245

Does anyone have an owners operator manual for a MF 245 diesel.if so could you send me a copy.needing information on all the changing fluids.and setting draft control(etc)

I bought this Massey 245 with the ad3.152 Perkins diesel in it. Not running Injector pump was not delivering fuel to injectors, plenty of diesel was comming out of supply line to injector pump. I disassembled pump and found that the stop bar inside the top cover was frozen in the off...

Massey Ferguson 1080 1085 245 285 are not used commonly? I prepare some spares for that but sold quite slow...

Hi guys I need some help. So my trusty 1980 ish 245 Massey Ferguson tractor was bushhoging earlier today then suddenly started making a loud terrible noise. What could this be? Please find where I attached a video of the noise.

Looking for advice on how serious/expensive this might be to fix. Late 70s 245, draft and position levers stuck together. Will raise and will lower, but no in between. If moved at all much lower than full up position the arms start to drop. Previous owner said was working fine until he forced...

I am looking for the part number (or even better the part) that the steering cylinder attaches to. Its a bracket mounted to the side of power steering equipped tractors. Anyone have one or know where I can find one? Its marked with a red X in the pictures.

Trying to install parking brake on my 245 that was missing it. Setup is nothing at all like my 150. Anyone have a pic of theirs that that could post? I'm including a pic of my 150s brake, and a pic of the 245s replacement park brake kit. Can't seem to get it on right.

Greetings All, I replaced the rear main on my MF 245, got it all back together, fired it up and drip, drip, drip, oil from the forward weep hole closet to rear of engine, When I was replacing the rear main seal in the bell housing behind the flywheel, I noticed two apprx 3/4" diameter holes...

Hello, I recently got a 245 and it needs a few fixes I know of now. I downloaded a manual, but it's for more than one model so it's a little confusing. It also doesn't list part numbers. Is there a place to get diagrams with part numbers? At this point I'm looking for the tach cable and I'd like...

The steering when not moving will turn to the left but not right.

I have a my dads old diesel Massey and decided to add a front end loader on it just to move things around easier, dirt and stuff. Anyway, my issue is I can稚 seem to get any response out of the loader. I have rebuilt the cylinders and am getting fluid all the way through the lines to the...

Sorry if this is not the right place but I really need some guidance. I have my dads massey and recently put a front end loader on it. The three point lift operates with no problems. However, I can not get the fel to work. I have removed the ts300 isolator/diverter and ensured the tube is...

Does anyone know where I can get this part?

We have an old 245 that is leaking fluid around the dowel rod on the left hand side. Can I just unbolt and replace it or do I need to pull the head off the diff casing so I have access to the pump?

Hello, Tom here. I have a massey 245 with a problem, that's why I have joined this site.

Greetings everyone, It looks like I bought some trouble with my recent MF 245 purchase. I knew I was going to need to rebuild my injection pump, But i did not catch the front seal leaking until I was running the tractor this weekend. The "only 1800" hours kind of took me out my game for...

I have a massey ferguson 245 and the transmission is shot my question is will a tranny off of a massey ferguson 135 fit bea cause I have access to one and it would be as cheaper rout and advise would help thanks.

I have a mf 245 that has the hydraulic diverter valve under the seat that controls whether or not I can use the 3pt or the loader. My question is, what is the name of the valve? it went bad and I need to order another one and want to get the right one. And maybe a good place to get it.

I just got a mf 245 with the loader selector/diverter valve under the seat to switch from loader to 3pt. I need to replace that. What would I need to look for( the actual name of the part), and maybe where would be a good place to find it. Thanks

I am new to forum and tractors. I have a background in gas motors in cars and trucks but not diesels(tho I am learning). My mf 245 has perkins engine. I replaced the fuel filter and bled the system a couple of months ago. It ran good until the other day. I was putting out hay, it ran for...

New member here from Texas. Picked up a MF 245 with an Allied 380 loader ( Very little info on the old Allied 380 on the internet. its all about 95 series today) The tractor is pretty sound for 40 years old and 1300 hrs. Not too pretty but the Perkins sounds great. I'd like to add an aux...

I just got a mf 245 . It smokes when started and at idle until i get rpms up a little and the further the rpms go , the less the smoke. Engine sounds good and strong. It is whitish in color and j as a diesel smell to it. Also, the air filter has what looks like carbon deposits on it and oil...

Can someone tell me the difference between the two lift levers on the MF 245 (or I suppose on any similar models)? Someone once told me, that the lever on the left (next to the seat) is mainly used for attachments that ride above the ground and the lever on the right (next to the fender) is...

Hoping someone can help me with two things: 1. What size hydraulic pump I need 2. Where I can buy one that will bolt on to factory holes My tractor is a 1979 MF 245. The loader is a Woods 1020 (pretty heavy). I want to mount a front pump to run the loader. The "between the knees" pto switched...

Hoping someone can help me with two things: 1. What size hydraulic pump I need 2. Where I can buy one that will bolt on to factory holes The tractor is a 1979 MF 245. The loader is a Woods 1020 (pretty heavy). I want to mount a front pump as the between the legs pto switched line is not...

A friend was cleaning up a piece of land with his 245 when while backing up, a limb kicked up and contacted the lift controls. From what he told me, it broke the control handle off of the lift and mangled it up some. He says he straightened and welded it back together, but now his lift only...

I'm looking for a plow light for a MF 245 with rounded fenders. My local MF dealer says they have been discontinued. Does anyone know where these still may be purchased?

Hello, I'm working on a 1979 MF 245 with an AD3-152 Perkins diesel for a neighbor that over heated and blew the head gasket. Pulled the head, had it surfaced, installed it with a new gasket. Got it started and it still wants to heat. I noticed the top hose didn't get hot so I figured the...

I recently purchased a 245 that was in a fire. No one saw the fire and it went out by its self. Most of what is burnt is the guages and anything near the battery. The fuel tank appears to be ok but all the rubber lines need replacing. The fire did not get hot enough to warp the tin but the paint...

Hi - new here. We just bought a MF 245. It has a couple issues that we knew about before buying. The main one is the diverter valve (proper term?) does not seem to work. When switched, the front loader hydraulics still don't work, but the 3 point still does. Any thoughts or what more...

Hey all, joined this forum awhile ago but haven't posted. Our tractor is a 1979 MF 245 Orchard and here's my first post... HELP!!! Oh my gosh we have had one problem after another with our tractor and trying to find someone to work on it has been very frustrating. Our current repair person...

Hi all members, I've joined Tractor by Net today, I'm a welsh guy who moved to South Africa twelve years ago on retirement. I recently brought a Massey Ferguson 245 with the Perkins three cylinder diesel engine. I think the tractor is an eighties vintage and had been standing for approximately...

I'm running a 70" Agric tiller on a MF 245 and I'm getting a ridiculous amount of bounce. As long as it encounters only a little bit of resistance it seems to run fine but as soon as it hits a hard patch it bounces up and down violently. The rear door flops around and I'm having to frequently...

Hello out there just wondering if anybody can help me with frontend loader plumbing? I have a mf 245 w/ loader that is plumb to pto shaft. The tractor already has a selector valve under the seat. I would like to know how to plumb to tractor correctly. pics and info would be great.

Been searching the web for a knob for a hydraulic lift lever and no luck. I don't need the position locking knob which keeps popping up when I google lift lever. I would settle for a universal knob but can't find that either. I did find a replacement 3 speed knob and Hi/Low knob. Would also...

I am new to this forum and tractors in general. I am looking at buying a 1980 MF245 from a good friend. Its a diesel that runs great but smokes white smoke and smells like fuel, burns the eyes. He said he has replaced the injectors. What else can I check. BTW he is asking 5000 with a front end...

Pto seal leaking big time, can anyone tell me how to replace it, I have a new seal but it looks too big, I took the the 3 bolts off the retainer and that's far as I got, not sure how this comes apart,, any help will be greatly appreciated.

Changed the fuel filter out and having problems getting the system bled out.Fuel seems a little too slow getting to the filter and whats with these lines that don't seem to pull out of the housing.Wanted to flush out the lines as there was a lot of trash in old filter.

Hi, new to the forum. I've got a 1977 Massey Ferguson 245 diesel. Water pump went out. I have replaced the pump, added fluid to the radiator but it doesn't seems to be circulating into the engine. I ran the engine until it was warm but I'm hesitant to run it too long. My first thought is a bad...

Hi I have a MF 245 good little tractor. I need to change the fuel filter holder. The fuel lines seem to be really hard to pull out. Any ideas how to get them out without breaking or bending them? Thanks

I'm in need of some experience. My 245 has a small oil leak where the throttle cable goes in the engine area. I removed the triangle looking cast and the setup inside is new to me. I made a new gasket and after about a month it leaks very slowly once again..... I included a picture if I'm not...

Hello all, I have a 79' Massey 245 and would like to use a high lift spear with a hydralic cylinder. I currently have a basic setup with a standard 3pt lift and no aux hook ups, I've seen through the search some people have two hoses plumbed to the two outlets under the seat,but don't know...

Tractor - Massey 245 diesel quit running, act like it is out of fuel, Used hand pump to prime and it started. It ran for a few minutes and quit. Acts like it is out of fuel. Tank is full of fuel. Installed new water fuel separator with fuel in the filter. Hand pump on fuel pump was used to...

I have a MF 245 with the Perkins diesel and a Bush Hog brand loader. The loader is plumbed off the remote valves, which are controlled by a valve under the seat. This means I have to choose between running the loader and the 3 point lift. I'm used to a tractor that allows both to run at the same...

Here is the latest possible purchase MF 245 Very good condition. With loader, grader blade, ice chains, bush hog and block heater. 3cyl Perkins diesel. 1980 1731 hours. New tires. $9,800 CAD We really will be stretched at this price but tractors are hard to come by in this part of the world...

I have a Massey Ferguson 245 4 cyl gas tractor. It has no hydraulic hook-ups anywhere. Is there a hydraulic pump on every MF 245 ever made or is it possible that there just is no hydraulic's with this tractor?

Me again. If you've seen my other posts I am a new owner of 3+ acres of both thick woods & open pasture with much of it having a decent slope. I have looked at a TO35, 135, 165 (maybe a tad large), etc and that size seems to suit me just fine (I grew up on a farm and loved our little 135 we had...

I just bought a mf 245 the 3 point lift is really slow and just raises when it is on the pump only all the way to the top draft has to be lifted all the way also is not it wont lift also the lift only works within a 3 inch from the setting all the way up meaning if it is lowered 3" it will drop...

Just baught a MF 245 yesterday, can any one tell me how to checkt the tranny level. I see where to fill it and drain it but where do you fill it to?:confused2:

My diesel 245 was running well untill the starter crapped out. I fixed the starter and now the charging system is screwed up. I replaced the altenator and replaced the wires to the original terminals. Now it won't charge the battery. Question is where do the two terminal wires on the alternator...

My 245 was running well untill the starter crapped out. I fixed the starter and now the charging system is screwed up. I replaced the altenator and replaced the wires to the original terminals. Now it won't charge the battery. Question is where do the two terminal wires on the alternator suppose...

MF 245 3pt Hitch Hi All, I need help with 3pt hitch. My tractor has two spool (2 lever) hydraulic valve right on top of transmission. which seems working fine. but I can't get 3pt hitch to work. I have played with draft & position control but luck. but position control has to be in...

Hi All, does anyone know where to buy service manual for 245 or anyone has it?? thanks Mauzi

hi all, just bought MF 245, was sitting at farm, from last two 2 year. Put new starter, alternator. Two things I need help with?? First Alternator/Fan belt broke :(, need to change anyways, need help with that as it has front loader. Second thing : Rear axle : its sitting on blocks as I...

Im working on fixing a 70's vintage MF 245 diesel with the perkins 3.152 3 cylinder engine for my boss. initially it started with a fuel filter change hoping to clear up a miss and lack of power. Monday was spent mowing with a brush hog for 4-5 hours (miss still present) until the tractor...

Hi all: I bought an MF 245 this spring. I recently bought a rear blade for it and can't seem to get any down pressure on the three point hitch. Is this normal? If not, how do I activate/control down pressure? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance, Zach

Hello all, Yea I new to the site, I'm on a quest to get a better tractor than the 2010 JD I'm ready to see go. I only learned of it's many problems after I got one because at that time there weren't any forums to educate myself on. I'm looking at the 45 - 55 hp range to handle my 22 acres and...

New to this site so for a first question, here goes.. The hydraulic controlls for the front end loader and 3pt hitch, are mounted on the transmission between my legs, and the two are controlled by three levers, 1 for the 3pt. 1 for the boom up, and 1 for the bucket. It almost seems like they...

I AM LOOKING AT A USED MF 245 THAT APPEARS TO BE IN VERY GOOD CONDITION W/FAIR RUBBER. ASKING PRICE OF $4500. I KNOW NOTHING ABOUT MF 245. PLAN TO USE ON 12 ACRES, MAINLY MOWING, SOME SQUARE BALE HAYING. CAN ANYONE OFFER ADVICE?

Greetings, I want a tractor for brush-hogging or mowing about 12 acres plus some occaisional log pulling. Might also want to disk a field for game plots but that's purely optional. In any case, I found a MF 245 gas tractor with 800 hours on it. The dealer has gone over it (it shows new belts...

Thanks for the responses to my previous question. I found that I could move the controls by using a little more force. I think the control rods are stuck with dirt, rust and paint. I will remove the assembly: control levers, connecting rods, control valves, and mounting bracket -- however...

I have a newly acquired 245 with auxiliary hydraulics I'd like to eventually make use of and a question that the OWNERS MANUAL doesn't address. Is it normal thatb the control levers be stuck, immoveable if there are no remote cylinders attached to the access ports? I'm thinking the auxiliary...