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otdrzman

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Hey. I am new to the forum and have been browsing it for the last few weeks or so. Lots of good info on here. I recently purchased a Massey Ferguson 150. While servicing the hydraulics
I found grease on the hydraulic filter. After a little research I found out how it had made its way in the hydraulic fluid as Im sure many of you already are aware of. I removed the lift cover
and cleaned out all of the grease that had accumulated since 1969. While there I replaced the worn external draft control components as well as the internal draft control rod. I have
made the first initial adjustments. I am now at the point of needing the MF 970 tool/gauge, MFN 163 tool to make the draft and position control adjustments. I understand they are
impossible to find and some folks use bolts and such as alternatives. My question is, have any of you made the tools yourself. My neighbor has a small milling machine and I am thinking
of trying to fabricate the 970 tool and I haven't decided what Im am going to do for the 163 tool. If you can offer any tips or pictures I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks
 
While having the tools is best there's another way I've done it. With the cover upside down and the lift arms in the fully down [raised] position scribe a line on the housing and arm casting. Now lift the arms to separate the marks 3/16 inch and lock the arm bolts tight to hold them in place. Then use a tapered tool to hold the dashpot plunger solid in the fully out position and make the adjustments as needed on the control arm. Not the ideal way but works in a pinch. Final settings are done with the cover back in place.
 
Thanks for the info. What are the initial settings using the 970 gauge for? Are they establishing the full up position for draft and position control.
 
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