The torque requirements are only published for some of the tractor fixings. Where there is no published figures, then Massey Ferguson issue standard torque data.
The first figure listed in the rows below (bold type) is the nominal size in inches.
The second figure is the torque in lb-ft of non-rigid joints, limited strength nuts and standard […]
Philip has kindly sent in some photos and video of his Ferguson FE35 Goldbelly restoration.
The tractor was originally purchased new by his father in 1957 and like many dissused tractors was abandoned under a hedgerow for about 20 years. Philip rescued it and has recently been undertaking a full strip-down and restoration.
The first photo shows […]
Here at VTE we already have a simple bracket design for helping to remove the hydraulic top cover for the MF35 (the same principle would apply for many other models as well).
The top cover is a heavy component and the bracket is designed so that the cover can be removed and inverted for servicing by […]
Your link arms will not lower. It’s a frustrating problem.
We commonly associate hydraulic problems with poor pump performance and reduced or slow lift capacity. However, we get quite a number of people reporting that their link arms won’t lower.
We’ve had an email from the owner of a Massey Ferguson 35 who has this problem, so […]
These wiring diagrams are for the 500 series Massey Ferguson tractors.
MF550, MF565, MF575, MF590
Click the link below to download the pdf wiring diagram…
MF500 Series Wiring Diagrams
The first diagram is of the main wiring. The second diagram is for the lights and warning lights wiring.
The electrical systems of these tractors are negative earth and charged by […]
The Question
We’ve had a query about aligning the letter G against the circlip mark when timing the fuel injection pump on the 23C engine. Bob has followed the 23C Engine Rebuild DVD and notes that on the DVD it shows the circlip mark on the lower side of the clip gap. However, Bob’s tractor has […]
We sometimes like to re-visit previous topics. This is a discussion from the forum about the oil bath air cleaner oil level. VTE has a few bits of information to add at the end of this article…
jbo1948
I have never been very clear as to how much oil should be put in the oil container […]
Tom has recently refurbished the engine on his 3 cylinder MF35. However, after replacing the clutch assembly with a new one he has experienced a squeal. This is what Tom said…
‘ The clutch is producing a quiet but definite squeal when the clutch pedal is depressed. I set the two-stage pto adjuster nuts as per […]
