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Chip812

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Ok... don't have any manuals for my tractor... I guess I need the full set of manuals... (I've got a major transmission leak).... Need recommendations for the best ones (*links appreciated*)... Thanks...
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P.S. Don't have a serial number plate, so only an 'estimated guess' about the year... It has 3-cyl Perkins & dual stage clutch...
 
Hi Chips,
Don't entertain anything other than a copy of genuine MF manual. Many others promise a lot but don't deliver. There are plenty on UK Ebay for around $5-8. If you do a search for 'bigstew21' you will find one for a 35 with the parts list. I have bought several from this guy. I have just looked at one now for £2.99 which I guess is about $6. He posts in the UK free but there may be a charge for anywhere else. Confirm that it is a genuine MF first.
A small check that you can carry out to narrow down the age is that the 1959 3-cylinder engines had the injectors linked by a flexible tube. 1960 to 1964 had a rigid pipe. This may of course have been changed at some time.

Cheers

DavidP
 
Where is the leak? It may be the rear engine seal. There is another on the forum with the same trouble. The fix is not an easy task but most will go ahead and put in new clutches and throw out bearings at the same time.
 
(quoted from post at 08:20:38 11/26/11) Where is the leak? It may be the rear engine seal. There is another on the forum with the same trouble. The fix is not an easy task but most will go ahead and put in new clutches and throw out bearings at the same time.
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It's leaking the transmission fluid around the plate on the bottom of the bell housing... Not much of a 'plate'... Looks like a piece of thick sheet metal... I've banged it on a couple of things and bent it up some... (my bad)... It is probably not the 'original' plate and is some sort of jury-rigged fix that has failed...
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Chip, is your tractor a UK built or a US built tractor ?

I would find like David says, a genuine MF manual, but, I would be sure it was for the US tractor if I had a US tractor, or a UK tractor if that was what I had. Both are around, so it is no need to settle for the wrong one just to get one.

Bill
 
(quoted from post at 15:12:43 11/26/11) Chip, is your tractor a UK built or a US built tractor ?

I would find like David says, a genuine MF manual, but, I would be sure it was for the US tractor if I had a US tractor, or a UK tractor if that was what I had. Both are around, so it is no need to settle for the wrong one just to get one.

Bill
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Without a serial number plate, I have no idea really how to tell the difference... I guess that since I live in Alabama, that I assume it is a U.S. made MF35... Is there some other way to tell?
 
That plate is not there to seal but is there as an inspection plate, further back is a hole in the center of bottom bell housing that drains any leak so as not to soak the pressure plates, make sure the hole is open.Most all older tractors will leak a little and just how much will dictate whether to mess with it.
 
(quoted from post at 09:02:48 11/27/11) That plate is not there to seal but is there as an inspection plate, further back is a hole in the center of bottom bell housing that drains any leak so as not to soak the pressure plates, make sure the hole is open.Most all older tractors will leak a little and just how much will dictate whether to mess with it.
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I don't think 'clearing' that other hole is going to fix my issue (It may or may not be blocked - haven't looked yet)... We're talking quarts at a time coming out... Doesn't leak if it's not running.... Running = leak, moving = increased leak... Doesn't look good... I don't know if I should attempt a split this winter (winter around here lasts about 2 weeks), or if I should just take it to the shop... :oops:
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Soooo.... Nobody knows about any manuals... no ISBN number (or part number if pre ISBN)... or any hints other than, "Make sure it is the original"... ??? wow...
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Hello? Hello? Is this thing on?

Oh, well... I ordered the owner's manual and parts manual (hopefully the correct one) from the ACGO web site... If anybody else owns a MF35, I will be happy to let you know which manuals to get (or not to get if these turn out to be the wrong ones and I've made a $100 mistake)...
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Chip, if the hole is stopped up then the leak may be miniscule but with time to accumulate may seem to be a major problem. I live in Georgia an have only overhauled 2 different tractors, a 20 and a 35 so I am no expert, but I'd fill the tranny to the correct level and drain the already leaked fluid and park it level and monitor the amount, then elevate the rear and monitor the leak, it's possible to pull the plate and with a light see the leak.Let me know how bad it is afterwards. The manuals sold on this site are ok. Hope Bama gets to play LSU if the Dawgs lose!
 
(quoted from post at 09:51:48 12/01/11) Chip, if the hole is stopped up then the leak may be miniscule but with time to accumulate may seem to be a major problem. I live in Georgia an have only overhauled 2 different tractors, a 20 and a 35 so I am no expert, but I'd fill the tranny to the correct level and drain the already leaked fluid and park it level and monitor the amount, then elevate the rear and monitor the leak, it's possible to pull the plate and with a light see the leak.Let me know how bad it is afterwards. The manuals sold on this site are ok. Hope Bama gets to play LSU if the Dawgs lose!
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I think the issue is more than just a stopped up weep hole... I drove the tractor for about 1/4 mile (in 1st gear - high range; if that matters) on the road and it leaked the whole way - you can see it on the road... When I got backed and parked it, I suspect about another quart or so came out - made a puddle about 3 feet across on pretty hard red clay in about a minute and half... I think a seal in the transmission has a major bypass issue... *plus, I'm down a couple of gallons according to the transmission dipstick... :cry:
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EDIT: I'm an LSU fan, so either team will be fine with me... :lol:
 
(quoted from post at 07:59:50 12/01/11)
(quoted from post at 09:51:48 12/01/11) Chip, if the hole is stopped up then the leak may be miniscule but with time to accumulate may seem to be a major problem. I live in Georgia an have only overhauled 2 different tractors, a 20 and a 35 so I am no expert, but I'd fill the tranny to the correct level and drain the already leaked fluid and park it level and monitor the amount, then elevate the rear and monitor the leak, it's possible to pull the plate and with a light see the leak.Let me know how bad it is afterwards. The manuals sold on this site are ok. Hope Bama gets to play LSU if the Dawgs lose!
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I think the issue is more than just a stopped up weep hole... I drove the tractor for about 1/4 mile (in 1st gear - high range; if that matters) on the road and it leaked the whole way - you can see it on the road... When I got backed and parked it, I suspect about another quart or so came out - made a puddle about 3 feet across on pretty hard red clay in about a minute and half... I think a seal in the transmission has a major bypass issue... *plus, I'm down a couple of gallons according to the transmission dipstick... :cry:
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EDIT: I'm an LSU fan, so either team will be fine with me... :lol:
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Hi, if I had your e-mail address I could send you a photo of the UK MF 35, so you know for sure.

Bill
 
With that much leaking there's not much else to do except to split it. I use a cherry picker and roll the motor and wheels forward with jack stands under the rear. Buy some threaded rod to help with alignment when going back together. The front pto has 2 seals and they are a bogger bear to get in and out, is yours a single or duel clutch?
 

Here is a link to a UK built MF 35 with 3 cylinder diesel. Enjoy, but you need to hear the song to the end do see it fully restored and how it is supposed to be.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXx6yNd_Yas

And below is the US built one...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szhG-YdjHUM


Bill
 
(quoted from post at 05:31:22 12/02/11)
(quoted from post at 07:59:50 12/01/11)
(quoted from post at 09:51:48 12/01/11) Chip, if the hole is stopped up then the leak may be miniscule but with time to accumulate may seem to be a major problem. I live in Georgia an have only overhauled 2 different tractors, a 20 and a 35 so I am no expert, but I'd fill the tranny to the correct level and drain the already leaked fluid and park it level and monitor the amount, then elevate the rear and monitor the leak, it's possible to pull the plate and with a light see the leak.Let me know how bad it is afterwards. The manuals sold on this site are ok. Hope Bama gets to play LSU if the Dawgs lose!
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I think the issue is more than just a stopped up weep hole... I drove the tractor for about 1/4 mile (in 1st gear - high range; if that matters) on the road and it leaked the whole way - you can see it on the road... When I got backed and parked it, I suspect about another quart or so came out - made a puddle about 3 feet across on pretty hard red clay in about a minute and half... I think a seal in the transmission has a major bypass issue... *plus, I'm down a couple of gallons according to the transmission dipstick... :cry:
8)
EDIT: I'm an LSU fan, so either team will be fine with me... :lol:
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Hi, if I had your e-mail address I could send you a photo of the UK MF 35, so you know for sure.

Bill
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I posted some pictures of mine in this thread... Please look and see what you think it is... Thanks. :)
http://ytforums.ytmag.com/viewtopic.php?t=811098
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P.S. I'll check those links you posted when I get home... U toob is blocked here at work... :(
 
OK.... I've successfully obtained the correct owner's manual and a parts manual... Now the question is where can I find a SERVICE manual?
Thanks. 8)
 
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