http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/ Vintage Tractor Engineer Forums: Recent Posts en Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:30:08 +0000 http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/topic.php?id=201#post-570 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:29:53 +0000 OldMech 570@http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/ <p>. Since you say it runs smoothly I imagine that it cant be out of time far enough to be firing the plug before the valve closes, or the wires mixed up.. If it was mine I would run a compression test on it, the plugs are easy to get to. that will tell you if you have a valve hanging up/sticking etc. </p> http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/topic.php?id=225#post-569 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:47:35 +0000 OldMech 569@http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/ <p>Howdy Folks;<br /> I have been fussing with a te20. this tractor sat in my step grandfathers field for 30 years, that we KNOW of.. He passed away about eleven years ago. My father was cleaning up the field, and was going to junk the tractor... I loaded it on my trailor and hauled it to the shop.. I got the engine freed up, and within about two hours had it running. It doesnt smoke at all and runs very smoothly... until you give it fuel, or idle it down.. then the dist jumps a tooth. The dist fits snugly in its hole. The gear on the dist looks like it could be new. a little investigating shows that at one time, a nut has come off of the gov plate? inside the housing, and ground around the outside of the housing until it stuck. The gear it broke is the one inside the block, rather than the dist gear.(just my luck)<br /> My problem is... finding a parts breakdown for this engine so i can see how this gear is mounted, is it part of the cam? Can it be replaced? Do i need a new cam etc etc.. I have only been able to find manuals, no breakdown.. I hesitate to order a manual, because I have no way of knowing IF they have the part numbers and breakdown i am looking for.<br /> A parts breakdown on the engine, or just a link would be great, OR, if any of you KNOW of a manual that has what i need, so i do not need to waste money guessing would be great.<br /> thanks for all your help! </p> http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/topic.php?id=219#post-568 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:25:40 +0000 Jack 568@http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/ <p>last question on the engine oil, would this oil 15w/30 cause harm to the engine where I live in Ireland! </p> http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/topic.php?id=220#post-567 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:22:17 +0000 Jack 567@http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/ <p>Thanks for the information Ian, now am happy enough with the hydraulics! </p> http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/topic.php?id=224#post-566 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:42:45 +0000 rustynails 566@http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/ <p>Hi guys I've got a Massey Ferguson 135 with front loader that has stopped working after sitting for a couple of months. The rear lift still operates fine, the loader draws its hydraulic fluid via the selector valve under the seat, push in for rear lift and pull out for front end loader. I have undone the hydraulic hose coming from this valve to see if any fluid is at least coming out but no fluid is passing through this valve. Any help on which parts I should be focussing on would be appreciated </p> http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/topic.php?id=209#post-565 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:09:39 +0000 Ian@vte 565@http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/ <p>Hi Ray,I would continue with the penetrating oil first as you may one day wish that you had not added grease fittings but sometimes needs must.<br /> Ian </p> http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/topic.php?id=215#post-564 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:05:39 +0000 Ian@vte 564@http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/ <p>Hi Martin,<br /> I think that it is more likely to be either the o rings around the bottem of the liner/s or a cracked/corroded liner/s or may be even a very bad head gasket.Strip off the sump first and see if you can see where it is coming from.Let us know what you find.<br /> Ian </p> http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/topic.php?id=219#post-563 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:57:30 +0000 Ian@vte 563@http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/ <p>Hi , It depends on the ambient temperature.15w/40 would be better for temperate climates but your oil is more suited to colder conditions.<br /> Ian </p> http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/topic.php?id=220#post-562 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:55:07 +0000 Ian@vte 562@http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/ <p>Hi Jack, The linkage would have remained more or less where it was left when your tractor was new but as the valves and cylinder seals loose their edges through normal use the linkage will tend to drop when the engine is stopped.Dont worry to much as long as it lifts ok when running, they all do it to some extent.Ian </p> http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/topic.php?id=223#post-561 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:45:14 +0000 Ian@vte 561@http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/ <p>Hi Alan, Look here for details about adjusting the pto clutch.<br /> <a href="http://vintagetractorengineer.com/2009/01/adjusting-clutch-pedal-freeplay-on-mf35-pto-clutch/" rel="nofollow">http://vintagetractorengineer.com/2009/01/adjusting-clutch-pedal-freeplay-on-mf35-pto-clutch/</a><br /> as for the lift try changing the stand pipe o rings first.<br /> Let us know how you get on ,<br /> Ian </p> http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/topic.php?id=207#post-560 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:36:25 +0000 Ian@vte 560@http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/ <p>Hi, Jack is correct, on a UK built 135 the connection is negative earth, that is to say that the lead from the negative (-) terminal of the battery connects to the frame of the tractor and the lead from the positive terminal of the battery is connected to the bolted connection on the starter solonoid. Ian. </p> http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/topic.php?id=213#post-559 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:52:29 +0000 Jack 559@http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/ <p>are you with in the lifting capacity of the hydraulic system maybe the implements are to heavy etc.</p> <p>you can do it yourself, parts are availble!</p> <p>take a look at the vintage tractor enginer DVD 35 hydraulics Trouble shooting and repair, perhaps this would give you an idea what to look for.</p> <p>jack </p> http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/topic.php?id=207#post-558 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:44:41 +0000 Jack 558@http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/ <p>not sure what you mean!<br /> I know the earth cable connects to the engine block and to the negative on the battery?</p> <p>jack </p> http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/topic.php?id=223#post-557 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:37:39 +0000 Jack 557@http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/ <p>Vintage Tractor Engineer have a good DVD "MF35 hydraulics troubleshooting and repair"</p> <p>It looks quite easy to follow!</p> <p>jack </p> http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/topic.php?id=223#post-556 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 02:03:31 +0000 Alan G 556@http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/ <p>I have completed the 23C engine rebuild and would like to thank the Vintage Tractor Engineer for the help via online and the video. A tremendous help. The tractor starts and runs great. I have used a hay tedder for 5 hours today and loved it! The 3 point hitch would not pick up the tedder unless reved all the way up. Once I let the tractor idle the teddar slowly descended. Also had great trouble engageing the PTO at engine speed. The "plunger" connected to the top link seemed quite loose. The rubber seal had rotted off. Where is the first place to look for problems on the hydraulic side? Whats with the PTO being hard to engage ? </p> http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/topic.php?id=207#post-555 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:09:36 +0000 TamIOW 555@http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/ <p>Anyone?? </p> http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/topic.php?id=222#post-554 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 03:32:22 +0000 Eddie Peterson 554@http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/ <p>Hi everyone,<br /> I have just completed a full rebuild of a TEA20 85mm engine. I uprated it to a 87mm kit. Engine runs well except the governor requires setting up correctly. Does any one have a step by step procedure that is easy to follow? I have used a new timing chain as well as new governor weights.<br /> Thanks in advance.<br /> Eddie </p> http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/topic.php?id=217#post-553 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:03:07 +0000 Jack 553@http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/ <p>I know there is an oil filter spin on at <a href="http://www.gptractorparts.co.za/spares_35x.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.gptractorparts.co.za/spares_35x.html</a></p> <p>Jack </p> http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/topic.php?id=221#post-552 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 11:18:29 +0000 Jack 552@http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/ <p>hi,<br /> you will find the information your looking for at Dunlop tractor spares, give them a call! <a href="http://www.dunloptractorspares.co.uk/Massey_Ferguson35_135.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.dunloptractorspares.co.uk/Massey_Ferguson35_135.html</a></p> <p>Tel: 028 2565 2560<br /> Fax: 028 2565 2560<br /> Email: <a href="mailto:amanda@dunloptractorspares.co.uk">amanda@dunloptractorspares.co.uk</a></p> <p>Opening Hours:<br /> Monday - Friday : 9am-5pm<br /> Saturday morning by appointment only.</p> <p>Jack </p> http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/topic.php?id=221#post-551 Sat, 24 Jul 2010 09:24:34 +0000 archieH 551@http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/ <p>does any one out there know the size of the crankshaft pulley retaining nut on a mf35 3 cylinder perkins diesel? any help is greatly appreciated.<br /> many thanks<br /> archie howes </p> http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/topic.php?id=216#post-550 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 22:53:05 +0000 Jack 550@http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/ <p>I think I got the problem solved, engine running well etc. </p> http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/topic.php?id=220#post-549 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 22:51:45 +0000 Jack 549@http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/ <p>got the MF35 hydraulics DVD,I think the hydraulics is working fine on my MF35, but am curious, is the hydraulics back end lift suppose to stay up when the lever is in the up position when the engine is not running? </p> <p>For example when I use a link box, and the box is lifted up, when I turn the engine off the box gradually falls to the ground slowly when the hydraulic control lever is in the up position? when I start the engine the hydraulics rise to the position I had when i turned of the engine? </p> http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/topic.php?id=219#post-548 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 22:36:09 +0000 Jack 548@http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/ <p>is the 15w/30 engine oil to light for the MF35? </p> http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/topic.php?id=218#post-547 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:56:26 +0000 WALLIS 547@http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/ <p>CAN ANY ONE HELP ME WITH IDENTIFYING THE AGE AND TYPE/MODEL OF MY TRACTOR. WHERE DO I FIND THE REQUIRED NUMBERS. I KNOW IT IS A GREY 4 CYLINDER DIESEL FERGIE BUT HAT IS IT.<br /> I WOULD BE GRATEFUL FOR ANY HELP </p> http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/topic.php?id=214#post-546 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:55:14 +0000 powershaft 546@http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/ <p>Hi, using the main pump raises a few questions,the steering would need priority oil so you would have to connect between pump and valveblock,olso power steering systems work at a smaller pressure than normal hyds,oil flow would have to be reduced this will slow main hyds if you take oil to feed steering,what output do you have from your pump?why not fit a small belt drive steering pump and draw oil from excesting resiover&lt; </p> http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/topic.php?id=216#post-545 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:34:02 +0000 Jack 545@http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/ <p>MF35x Easy started and running well, may have to move the injection pump some more.</p> <p>when the engine is raved up there is no smoke at all, an after slowing down to idle speed for some time there is no smoke either until some minutes later in idle speed you can see the smoke coming out, although not bad! </p> http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/topic.php?id=217#post-544 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:48:25 +0000 Alan G 544@http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/ <p>Is there a spin on oil filter kit for the 23C Engine ? I'm finding mine leaks alot. Drio....drip.....drip</p> <p>Thanks<br /> Alan </p> http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/topic.php?id=216#post-543 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:15:55 +0000 Alan G 543@http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/ <p>The air breather uses the same type of oil as your engine, 15W40, I think they also say to use a lighter oil in winter ???? So were the previous problems timing issues ? Do you have it starting well now ? </p> http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/topic.php?id=216#post-542 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:11:33 +0000 Jack 542@http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/ <p>Thanks for the information Alan, I took of the air filter yesterday and cleaned it, there was two holes on the filter unit itself,so I got it fixed and installed it again and put in the oil to the required leve, to day I have the exhaust and manifold for cleaning and painting.<br /> I think you may have nailed it,I,ll try to move the injection pump a little to see if it clears it up, I saw this also on the MF35 engine rebuild, so I thougth to asked question first before I tackle my engine.</p> <p>Can you tell me what the oil is for a the bottom of the air filter unit? </p> http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/topic.php?id=216#post-541 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 03:16:39 +0000 Alan G 541@http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/ <p>Hello Jack</p> <p>I just finished the rebuild minus crank as it was fine and I get just a puff untill it warms up. Timing may be off a little. Have you adjusted the injection pump by loosening off the three nuts and turning it slightly untill the engine runs smooth ? </p> http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/topic.php?id=216#post-540 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 22:42:05 +0000 Jack 540@http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/ <p>while the engine is idleing there is a while smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe, give the engine a little trottle the smoke disappears. Is it nomal for some somke while idleing? </p> http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/topic.php?id=215#post-539 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 15:30:26 +0000 Martin Emerson 539@http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/ <p>I have just brought a 1950's TE20, which runs on petrol / paraffin from an auction, the engine seemed to run fine but it boiled up.I have put a new water pump on and repaired the radiator.<br /> I left the thermostat and as i topped up the radiator with water from a hose, the water gushed out of the dipstick and the breather. Does the thermostat makes any difference??</p> <p>I have a horrible feeling that it could be the block or head cracked!!</p> <p>Any other thoughts or things i could check before i strip the head off would be appreciated. </p> http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/topic.php?id=214#post-538 Sat, 17 Jul 2010 14:57:41 +0000 Bob Kellock 538@http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/ <p>I have an old Iseki TS3510 (3 cylinder 35hp) with a Mil loader (see <a href="http://www.chainganger.co.uk/Page1/Iseki.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.chainganger.co.uk/Page1/Iseki.htm</a> ). The steering is extremely heavy when the loader is fitted and I'm thinking of converting it power steering using a second hand follow-up type of hydraulic cylinder.</p> <p>I don't want to go to the trouble of fitting its own pump and tank if I can avoid it. Is there any good reason why I can't use the main hydraulics possibly with a flow restrictor or pressure reducing valve?</p> <p>Bob </p> http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/topic.php?id=213#post-537 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 23:11:17 +0000 LJS30 537@http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/ <p>I know the 290 isn't exactly vintage but I was hoping to get some help from you guys. My mechanic told me the hydraulic pump needs replacement and it will cost around 3000.00 U.S. dollars to fix the issue. He had the valve rebuilt on the top end of the hydraulics, but the pump just doesn't have power to lift any of our implements. I do not have the cash for this repair so I was thinking of trying the repair myself. Is this possible? By that I mean can a guy who is pretty handy with a wrench but a rookie with tractors handle this repair? Is 3000.00 bucks an accurate assessment? </p> http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/topic.php?id=209#post-536 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 21:48:57 +0000 fergy35x 536@http://vintagetractorengineer.com/forums/ <p>Hi Ian, ive got arms to move now but they only go down with weight on them. Ive got concrete blocks tied to the 9 hole bar and they go up and down ok. They dont go right down as far as they should though i think the cross shaft is corroded. I have been squirting easing oil in the joints to help it but would it be ok to drill a grease nipple into it?<br /> Ray. </p>