Vintage Tractor Engineer

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 [...]

Vintage Tractor Engineer is often asked to recommend a good engine reconditioning shop for our DVD customers.  That’s easy if you live in the North East of England because we can recommend our local engineer who is very good, but what if you live in other parts of the world?
Can You Recommend An Engineer?
First of all, [...]

One of our readers, Nick, has sent in a query about his tractor.  Nick is having problems sourcing the correct tractometer cable and is also trying to identify which model he has.  Can anyone help?
Here’s what Nick has to say about his tractor…
Happy New Year All, My lovely wife bought me a MF35X with 9 [...]

Hello Steve,
How would I go about putting new bushes and thrust bearings in the spindles on my FE 35 Grey/Gold?
Thanks,Richard.

Hi Richard,
Jack up the tractor and put it on stands to make it safe. Front wheels off.
Bolt completely out of arm on top of steering spindles (that connects the long drag link). Next tap the steering [...]

Some people find it difficult to follow a workshop manual.  That’s why we’ve made videos on how to do the repair work on a Massey Ferguson 35, including full length DVD’s of the Engine Rebuild and the Hydraulics Rebuild.
Tractor workshop manuals are superb reference literature for the amateur tractor enthusiast.  All the relevant torque settings [...]