The Massey Ferguson 35 engine itself was dismantled today. The cylinder head was removed before the engine was lifted from the rest of the tractor, and then the block and associated parts were lowered onto the bench with the engine hoist.
We found several problems which would need some attention. The hard facing on […]
This week we have been asked to do an engine rebuild on a Massey Ferguson 35. It has the Standard Motor Company 23C 4 cylinder diesel engine fitted and the serial number puts the date of manufacture at 1959. This engine model is well known by enthusiasts to be difficult to start and this one […]
All the ancilliaries have now been fixed back to the Standard 23C engine. A new battery and wiring loom have been fitted and painting has been ongoing as parts have been added. The front axle pivot has been re-bushed and all the fuel sytem piped up.
After bleeding the tractor’s fuel system […]
Just wondering if the Massey Ferguson 35 in the DVD is yours and if you still have it? What sort of money does a tractor like the one you rebuilt make? Will the 35 start in the summer and winter without any heat? What size is the swirl chamber in the head bored to, is […]
The Massey Ferguson 35 was replaced by the 35x towards the end of 1962 at serial number 302413. Many people will say that one of the differences between the 35 and the 35x is that the ‘x’ had differential lock fitted. However, here at VintageTractorEngineer we purchased a brand new ‘35 in 1962. We were […]
I have a MF35 3 cylinder, when it starts and left to idle it sounds like it misses every few seconds, lots of blue smoke leaving it when idling, it also seems to make a louder sound when it does this. What do you think the problem might be, it starts without heat first time […]
I have a 1957 MF35 which has developed an oil leak on the pto shaft. Is it a difficult job to replace what I assume is an oil seal?
Your advice would be much appreciated.
Regards.
Brian Cale
Photo from MF65
It is easy to replace the oil seal on the pto. To save removing the transmission oil […]
Deane wrote:
I have a MF35 petrol/VO (kerosine in australia) which is a great tractor; however for many years it has only run on petrol as I understand the petrol tank has a leak and therefore petrol (gasoline)is put into the main tank.
Several questions I seek answers for are:
Which is that tank closest to the driver […]
