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FE35 Tractor Standard 23C, Enlarging Entrance to Pre-Combustion Chamber

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It is generally thought that the Standard Motor Company and Ricardo Engineering limited the success of the Standard 23C engine due to the design and dimensions of the entrance to the pre-combustion chambers. This single design element is often blamed for the poor starting performance of these engines.

Many engineers recommend the enlargement of this […]

By Vintage Tractor Engineer|April 30th, 2010|Engines, MF35 FE35 TO35|4 Comments

Burnby Vintage Tractor Working Day

Recently we went along to the Burnby Vintage Tractor Working Day. This was held on Vintage Tractor Engineer’s uncle’s farm and a good number of tractor enthusiasts turned out to enjoy the day.

There isn’t any tractor maintenance/repair information here to learn, but it was just a really good day. Lots of locals meeting up, enjoying […]

By Vintage Tractor Engineer|April 29th, 2010|Articles/News|Comments Off

Standard 23C Engines (boat)

Paul has twin Standard 23C engines in the boat he is restoring. Here is what Paul says about ‘Betsie Jane’, how he overcame some problems and how things are progressing…
Hi Steve,
I’ve finally fitted the 23cs to my boat and both engines fired up first
time!!

Fantastic I’m really chuffed.

My background is in carpentry, although I now teach […]

By Vintage Tractor Engineer|April 27th, 2010|Engines|3 Comments

Perkins A3.152 Engine Data Specifications And Torques

Here are the data, specifications, dimensions, tolerances and the main tightening torque settings for the 3 cylinder Perkins A3.152 engine as fitted to the Massey Ferguson 35 tractor.

These specifications accompany our MF35 (3 cylinder Perkins) Engine Rebuild DVD, which you may find useful if you’re working on one of these engines.

Data Specifications

Cylinders 3
Bore 3.6” (91.44mm)
Stroke […]

By Vintage Tractor Engineer|April 20th, 2010|Serial Number And Data|8 Comments

Ford 4600 Tractor Engine, Oil In The Water

Alan is having trouble with his Ford 4600 which is getting oil in the water, here’s what he has to say…

Hi,

I have both your engine rebuild and hydraulic overhaul DVD’s but unfortunately for me they cannot help me with this wee problem and was wondering if you could possibly point me in the right […]

By Vintage Tractor Engineer|April 3rd, 2010|Troubleshooting|5 Comments

Richard’s 4 Cylinder Massey Ferguson 35 Engine Rebuilt

We have had an email from Richard, who had previously bought the MF35 Engine Rebuild DVD. Richard has sent in a video of the engine starting after the rebuild. Vintage Tractor Engineer has also spotted the Ferguson plough in the foreground of the video.

Richard went on to tell us a bit about the rebuild of […]

By Vintage Tractor Engineer|March 7th, 2010|MF35 FE35 TO35|7 Comments

Fuel In Oil, Massey Ferguson 575

The oil level on this Massey Ferguson 575 suddenly rose up the dipstick.

The oil hadn’t gone the milky/creamy colour consistent with water getting into the oil, but had become ‘thinner’ and had a slight smell of diesel. Clearly diesel was entering the oil, but where was it coming from?

In this case the fuel lift pump […]

By Vintage Tractor Engineer|February 24th, 2010|Engines, MF 500 series|Comments Off

MF35, Presenting To Show Condition

We’ve had an email from David who owns a MF 35 in Hampshire (England). David describes his ’35 as in “showroom condition”, but David wishes to take his tractor further and present it in a special way. Here’s what he says…
“For the future I have the plan to take the tractor to the state that […]

By Vintage Tractor Engineer|February 21st, 2010|Articles/News|1 Comment

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