Hi
I have just bought a MF40 serial #MF 865195, Frontend Loader #MF40 Z 2780 Z, Backhoe #MF40 Z 2129 Z.
Year unknown 1970 somewhere?
It runs, backhoe and bucket appear to work OK but before I can try it out there are a few things to fix.
The main items are,:-
Alternator is laying at an odd angle and looks too big to be straightened out, or it simply has the wrong mounting bracket? Hard to see due to the FEL arms.
Front crankshaft seal, there was a big pool of oil on the truck tray when we got home and there was no oil on the engine dipstick, looking at the front crankshaft/pulley/pump drive the crankshaft seal appears to be the problem.
I assume that the radiator cowl has to be removed along with the front axle to allow access to the seal?
Apart from these problems, as well lots of rust, old hoses, engine breathing a bit hard, hard to start, needs a puff of Aerostart to get going it is basically ok.
I worked on similar MF industrial tractors in an underground mine back in the early 70 to 80s, these were modified to run backwards with a bucket fitted on the big wheel end they were Manufactured by Domino in Australia and called Mini Miners, so I am familiar with the main bits.
Any help or advise greatly appreciated.
Best Regards
Burgs [/img][/list]
I have just bought a MF40 serial #MF 865195, Frontend Loader #MF40 Z 2780 Z, Backhoe #MF40 Z 2129 Z.
Year unknown 1970 somewhere?
It runs, backhoe and bucket appear to work OK but before I can try it out there are a few things to fix.
The main items are,:-
Alternator is laying at an odd angle and looks too big to be straightened out, or it simply has the wrong mounting bracket? Hard to see due to the FEL arms.
Front crankshaft seal, there was a big pool of oil on the truck tray when we got home and there was no oil on the engine dipstick, looking at the front crankshaft/pulley/pump drive the crankshaft seal appears to be the problem.
I assume that the radiator cowl has to be removed along with the front axle to allow access to the seal?
Apart from these problems, as well lots of rust, old hoses, engine breathing a bit hard, hard to start, needs a puff of Aerostart to get going it is basically ok.
I worked on similar MF industrial tractors in an underground mine back in the early 70 to 80s, these were modified to run backwards with a bucket fitted on the big wheel end they were Manufactured by Domino in Australia and called Mini Miners, so I am familiar with the main bits.
Any help or advise greatly appreciated.
Best Regards
Burgs [/img][/list]