dreading this...

So I got the '64 MF 65 going again yesterday. Time to fix the injection pump leaks and replace fuel filters and try to fix the other leak by the manual pump as well.
Definitely not looking forward to this. I do have the big shop book for it. So where do I start? And what all are the parts I should get or do I need to take it all
apart first? Just want to make 1 order and not have to keep waiting for a little order of a part I forgot. Totally have no idea what I'm getting into here, this is the
first diesel machine I have ever done anything with and I'm 14. Ideas or suggestions? Thanks in advance!
 
I'd start at the lift pump and work towards the injector pump. Any one of those on its own aren't big jobs. Some tips would be to make sure to not cross tread anything. Those lines can be tricky. On the filters I'd make sure to have the right ones and make sure you end up with only one oring on top of the filter when you put it back together. Then with the cover on the injector pump, make sure to get it and things around it VERY clean so you don't get any debris in the pump. When you do take the cover off there is sort of a paddle with 3 holes with a spring in one of the holes. The other end of the spring has 3 places to attach. Take note of where that spring is attached and put it back EXACTLY where you found it. The biggest thing is to use patience and not bull into things. Take your time, label things, take pictures if you can. Where are you located? I'm sure you're not nearby or I'd give you a hand. My 64 65 dieselmatic is still my first and favorite Massey. Good luck.
 
I'm only like 5 or so hours west of ya! If you wanna come over all are welcome! lol. Actually might take it to mechanic friends this Saturday. We're going to dish the wheels the other way as it's way too wide. Where do you recommend getting filters from?
 
I can take a better picture tomorrow when I go play with it. Is this the canister type fuel filter system?
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From the looks of your picture that should be the right #. Is there a glass bowl on the bottom of one? Your pic almost looks like they were painted over.
 
Here's the filter thingys. Don't think they have a glass bowl but maybe. yes looks like they have been painted over. I'm still not a fan of this beast.
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Those are the ones that go with that NAPA #. Yeah, yours doesn't appear to have the glass sediment bowl that mine do. No big deal.
What's not to like? I've got 5 of them for some foolish reason.
 
My usual response to people wanting ideas for their new tractor...is.... get the manuals. Operators', which will include maintenance, and a repair, even an I&T to start with. Wiring schematics and fuel issues will be something to study while standing there, just before tackling it.
And check out you tubes from people who have done this before, even if they do it wrong, you will get the hang of it just sitting there.
You're doing great so far!!
 
I know the feeling. I think it was General Patton that said 'there's nothing as dead as a dead diesel'... something like that...
I have a feeling you aren't far from Dieseltech- are you in northern Ohio?
 
your first job is to find the exact location of leaks. get some carb cleaner and clean off and blow dry all suspect areas. start and run and determine where leak is. take pics if necessary. each steel line has a rubber sleeve or "olive" bushing.fuel pump leaks can often be screws which hold pump together(5-6) also has gasket to block which would be engine oil leak not fuel. on the inj pump has gasket on cover and orings on the two shaft arms on top. be careful very easy to get in over your head on inj. pump and expensive to fix. bleed excessively from 2 screws on side if inj. pump. lower/top/lower/ top. use hand pump to bleed not by turning engine over. you will cook starter by time you get it bled. might be necessary to crack open lines at inj's 1-2 turns and crank over after bleeding air from inj. pump. short bursts till fuel squirts out at inj then retighten lines
 

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