Massey Ferguson 202 coolant flush

youngfrmr · Mar 6, 2021

Hello there. This is my first post! I recently bought a 1965 MF 202 work bull. I pulled the radiator today and am sending it to a repair shop for some fixes. I would like to make sure I got all of the old coolant flushed out, but I cant seem to find a petcock on the engine for draining. Is it possible this tractor just doesnt have one? Also, getting ready to change the transmission/hydraulic fluid, any suggestions what is best?

SkipperII · Mar 6, 2021

It may have a 1/4" pipe plug instead of a petcock.

youngfrmr · Mar 6, 2021

I will check that.thanks

youngfrmr · Mar 6, 2021

Just found a it! It was a petcock but on the right side of the tractor unlike the 135s. Sorry to waste your time. But I appreciate the suggestion. As a 19 year old I have a lot to learn!

Steve@Advance · Mar 6, 2021

Now that you found it, it will probably be clogged with sediment.

If it is not, someone has already cleaned it out or it has been meticulously maintained!

If the coolant was rusty, it still needs to be flushed. If you can temporary the radiator back in would be the best. Remove the thermostat, hang the garden hose in, open the drain cocks, let it run at throttle until the water runs clear.

Then let it drain, reinstall the thermostat.

When you drain the gear cases, there will probably be water emulsified into the oil, and will take several days to all drip out. You can flush it with some diesel if you like. The water gets in from condensation and bad shifter boots.

The recommended oil is MF Spec. M-1110. I'm guessing about 8 gallons.

A shop manual will be a valuable investment. A real hard copy you can carry to the shop and have in front of you when you need it. It will more than pay for itself in mistakes not made!

Massey Ferguson 202 coolant flush

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