MF135 Quadrant Issues

islandtrac

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I am new to this Forum and I joined because I think that I can benefit immensely by the wealth of experienced tractor enthusiasts that converse here. I am a first time tractor owner located on a Caribbean island. I acquired a 1967 MF 135 3Cyl. Perkins AD3 152 Diesel that was imported from the UK Coventry, many years ago. The records suggests that it labored hard both in undulating cane fields as well as in paddy growing marshy lagoons...... but the brute still fires up in one crank. It needs some serious restorative work. I selected the hydraulics first because it is the weakest and most neglected. However, I think I made a misstep by buying replacement parts online based on vendors advertisements - assurances alone. Big mistake. I am working on the Lift Cover and found that comparing the new replacement Quadrant assembly against the original exposes some major structural differences. I have since decided to restore the original by replacing the worn shafts, bushings and rollers. I also replaced the cracked support. My problem is that I am unable to reconfigure the rollers to their correct positions. The outer shaft -controlling the Position- is no problem because there is a key in the lever which makes it a one way installation. The inner shaft -controlling the Draft- is held by a pin that secures the lever to the shaft and it will install in two positions -180 Deg apart. I have attached a photo to ignite some conversation - advice etc.........

[i:b4c7d1363e]Note: Thus model is equipped with a MK-II pump with Pressure Control.[/i:b4c7d1363e]
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Pressure control quadrants have an adjustable relief valve, tractors without the pressure control feature use a spring loaded valve on the pump, along with the different control quadrant.
 
(quoted from post at 19:03:48 01/22/17) Pressure control quadrants have an adjustable relief valve, tractors without the pressure control feature use a spring loaded valve on the pump, along with the different control quadrant.

Thank you ! but no online vendor takes the time to mention this important detail. They are prepared to sell anyone a new MF-135 Quadrant - no mention of whether its for a for Non-pressure control or vice-versa. Moreover, a tractor equipped with a MK-III Hydraulic pump pose a different problem. My specific issue that I rebuilt the original Quadrant but NOT sure on how to configure the rollers on the shafts that make contact with the internal levers etc., particularly the Draft Control. see photo and verify if this is correct.......
Position LEVER on Transport
Draft LEVER on Up

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(quoted from post at 17:41:57 01/23/17)
(quoted from post at 19:03:48 01/22/17) Pressure control quadrants have an adjustable relief valve, tractors without the pressure control feature use a spring loaded valve on the pump, along with the different control quadrant.

Thank you ! but no online vendor takes the time to mention this important detail. They are prepared to sell anyone a new MF-135 Quadrant - no mention of whether its for a for Non-pressure control or vice-versa. Moreover, a tractor equipped with a MK-III Hydraulic pump pose a different problem. My specific issue that I rebuilt the original Quadrant but NOT sure on how to configure the rollers on the shafts that make contact with the internal levers etc., particularly the Draft Control. see photo and verify if this is correct.......


Position LEVER on Transport
Draft LEVER on Up

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Really need some help to go forward with my project......
 

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