Quite simply, we’ve got a video here of the Standard 23C engine, cold starting from minus 6.7 degrees C.
This is the handy work of our friend Gunter. Gunter was working on a friend’s MF35 engine, and Gunter says…
The glow candles go 1.2 cm into the antechamber and get red-hot in 5 seconds. I’m excited . […]
Question
My MF35 has been a joy to use for many years but is has now been parked up for some time. I’m missing it and would like to have it back to its old self.
Back then I was servicing it and noted that the sump oil level was actually rising and getting a bit thinner. […]
Vintage Tractor Engineer has been sent photos and video from the Netherlands where a Gold and Grey Ferguson FE-35 with the 4 cylinder Standard 23C engine is being restored.
Here are a few photos, and a video of the morning start up at 6 degrees C.
And here’s the video of the engine starting […]
Last week we took a quick look at an MF135 that was in for refurbishment. Today we take a closer look at the lubricating oil pump
This information is for the MF35 and MF135 tractors that have the Perkins A3.152 (or AD3.152) engine fitted.
How Does It Work?
The pump drive gear is pressed and keyed on to […]
A friend of Vintage Tractor Engineer had started on the overhaul of a 135.
Unfortunately, ill health meant he couldn’t complete the project, so the tractor came to us. The engine and clutch were all dismantled and boxed up in the order of removal. The owner brought it to us looking a bit concerned that his […]
This article comes about due to a question that came in from an owner of a Massey Ferguson 135 tractor.
What Are The Symptons
When the tractor engine is first started the oil pressure is normal on the gauge and everything seems to be fine.
However, as the engine warms up you notice a drop in the oil […]
Peter jumped on his tractor, hitched up the topper (bush hog) and drove down the track to Ivy Bottom Field.
It was bright and sunny February day and his trusty Massey Ferguson 675 was singing away like it normally does.
Ivy Bottom Field is a bit bumpy, due to mole hills. Peter went four times round the […]
This following question has been asked by someone who wishes to replace the timing chain on their Standard 23C engine.
The Question…
I am trying to read the lines between the Engine Rebuild DVD and the Workshop Manual on the subject of Timing Chain Replacement.
I am pulling off the front of my ’59 MF35 4 Cyl Diesel […]
