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MF35, Perkins 3A.152 Engine Rebuild DVD

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Want to rebuild your tractor engine?
-and know the job’s been done right!

Want your tractor engine running smooth as silk?
Want full rated power output?
Want to stop it breathing?
Want to stop it using oil?
Want […]

By |January 5th, 2013|DVD's|2 Comments

MF35, 3A.152, Rebuild Photos

We have already shown some snap-shots from the strip-down of this engine.  Today’s photos from the DVD (34 of them!!!) are from the rebuild process, including the visit to the engineers.  Here they are, enjoy…

I hope these snap-shots from the film go some way to showing the detail we have tried to cover in the […]

By |January 2nd, 2013|Engines, MF35 FE35 TO35|Comments Off on MF35, 3A.152, Rebuild Photos

MF35, Perkins 3A.152, Strip-Down

The 3 cylinder Engine Rebuild DVD is now available, but Vintage Tractor Engineer thought it would be good to upload a few snap-shots from the project.  These ones are from the engine strip-down and assessment on disc 1.  Photos from disc 2 includes work done at the engineers and the rebuild process.

We always knew from […]

By |December 28th, 2012|MF35 FE35 TO35|Comments Off on MF35, Perkins 3A.152, Strip-Down

MF35 Diesel Delux For Sale

Steve has sent in photos of his tractor that he has up for sale.  It is a 1961 Diesel Delux with Perkins 3 cylinder diesel engine, located just North of Houston, Texas.

Steve says…

“the engine starts straight up and runs great, but has minor fuel leaks and needs TLC, the body has no dents or rust. […]

By |November 27th, 2012|Articles/News|Comments Off on MF35 Diesel Delux For Sale

TE20 Towing Hitch

This photo of a tow hitch on a TE20 has been sent in by Jay.  Jay asks if  this is a ferguson part or has someone fabricated it? There is a large spring inside to absorb any jolts.  It looks home/workshop fabricated, but somebody may know differently.  There’s also an issue with a seized pin.

As […]

By |November 15th, 2012|TE20|10 Comments

Video Of Barth K150 Working

Vintage Tractor Engineer has owned this K150 trencher for two and a half years now and so we have finally got round to uploading a video of the machine in work.

We layed some pipe last year under one of our wettest fields and the results have been fantastic.  The early summer of 2012 has been […]

By |September 26th, 2012|Articles/News|5 Comments

Video Of Rob’s 23C Engine Running After Rebuild

Rob has kindly sent in this video of his tractor running for the first time after doing a rebuild on the engine.  Here is what Rob had to say.
Hi Steve/Ian

I would just like to say a big thank you for making the 23c rebuild dvd. I went out on tuesday nice warm day bled the […]

By |September 24th, 2012|Engines, MF35 FE35 TO35|2 Comments

County 654 For Sale

We have been contacted by a gentelman from Norway who is selling his County 654.

The tractor is approximately 1969 with a heavy duty back actor and double acting Fremoco front loader.
Some leaking seals, but in useable condition.
Asking price is about £3,800.

Vintage tractor Engineer thinks it looks like a useful workhorse and/or restoration project.  If the tractor […]

By |July 3rd, 2012|Tractors For Sale|1 Comment