Welcome! Please use the navigational links to explore our website.
PartsASAP LogoCompany Logo (800) 853-2651

Shop Now

   Allis Chalmers Case Farmall IH Ford 8N,9N,2N Ford
   Ferguson John Deere Massey Ferguson Minn. Moline Oliver

Attention Forum Users: On the 28th of December 2023 at 9:00am Central Time, we will be taking the forums down for maintenance while we prepare the new forums for your use. Please click here for more information.

Discussion Forum
:

MF 175 Power Steering Fluid

Welcome Guest, Log in or Register
Author 
Denny

07-24-2002 19:05:07




Report to Moderator

My newly acquired MF 175 is dry on PS fluid. The operators manual calls for M-1116 Hyd Fluid or E.P. Oil M-1129A. My local auto parts store cannot cross reference these to today's products. Can someone please help solve this mystery?
Thanks a bunch-it steers like a bear right now!
Denny




[Log in to Reply]   [No Email]
Travis Schaub

08-07-2002 19:36:37




Report to Moderator
 Re: MF 175 Power Steering Fluid in reply to Denny, 07-24-2002 19:05:07  
Just put motor oil in it I have a 165 and 180 and it leaks in to the motor so I have just use motor oil for years.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Denny

08-02-2002 07:06:02




Report to Moderator
 Re: MF 175 Power Steering Fluid in reply to Denny, 07-24-2002 19:05:07  
Added appx 1 qt and turned wheels R and L to purge. Seemed to push fluid out on L turn. Working well and it's wonderful! Will monitor PS and crankcase levels now.
Again, thanks to all for your help!
Denny



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Denny

07-26-2002 10:17:42




Report to Moderator
 Re: MF 175 Power Steering Fluid in reply to Denny, 07-24-2002 19:05:07  
Gentlemen,
Thanks for your help! I bought the correct fluid at TSC and hope to get it in this weekend. I too have wondered why it would be bone dry, however, the prior owner (now deceaseed) bought this tractor at equipment auction so, there is a world of possibilities isn't there? Wish me luck, I'll post a response of how things go and . . . thanks again!
Denny



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Thomas Burton

07-26-2002 04:59:03




Report to Moderator
 Re: MF 175 Power Steering Fluid in reply to Denny, 07-24-2002 19:05:07  
The system is pretty tollerant of whatever you put in it, be it MP oil,ATF or hydraulic oil. However, you must cure the problem that led to it being dry. This is usually the front seal on the pump, which allows the oil to run out and into the timing case and hence the sump. This thins the engine oil which may well lead to engine problems. Often the shaft is worn where the seal touches it. You may get away with putting the seal on to a different depth but chances are you will end up with a new shaft as well.

[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Leonard M

07-26-2002 11:50:56




Report to Moderator
 Re: Re: MF 175 Power Steering Fluid in reply to Thomas Burton, 07-26-2002 04:59:03  
What is the part number of that shaft? My 175 is chewing up seals - only lasts about 2 days....
Approximate cost?



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Thomas Burton

07-29-2002 05:12:41




Report to Moderator
 Re: Re: Re: MF 175 Power Steering Fluid in reply to Leonard M, 07-26-2002 11:50:56  
Sorry, I've just checked and neither the shaft nor the pump are still available through Masseys. The pump is available from Vapormatic, Part no is VPJ4900, Retail price (UK) is �212 + VAT



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
wookie

07-25-2002 05:09:24




Report to Moderator
 Re: MF 175 Power Steering Fluid in reply to Denny, 07-24-2002 19:05:07  
in my mf 165 the universal 10W-30 farm oil works ok, no leaks or any other probs.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Use Correct Fluid

07-25-2002 04:59:14




Report to Moderator
 Re: MF 175 Power Steering Fluid in reply to Denny, 07-24-2002 19:05:07  
My 2 cents is to go to MF dealer and pick up Permatran III fluid. Use in transmission, hydraulic, final plantary drives, and power steering.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
BUTCH (NC)

07-24-2002 19:32:47




Report to Moderator
 Re: MF 175 Power Steering Fluid in reply to Denny, 07-24-2002 19:05:07  
MY 165D CALLS FOR 1129A SAME AS THE HYD. AND TRANY GO TO MASSY DEALER OR TRACTOR SUPPLY THEY CAN CROSS MATCH. USE HYD, FLUID NOT P/S FLUID MAY HARM SEALS. SEE BIG DEAN'S WEB PAGE.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Wish I had a Cockshutt 30

07-24-2002 19:09:47




Report to Moderator
 Re: MF 175 Power Steering Fluid in reply to Denny, 07-24-2002 19:05:07  
We use good old perma-trans in ours , have had no problems , or a good quality power steering oil from an auto store .



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
[Options]  [Printer Friendly]  [Posting Help]  [Return to Forum]   [Log in to Reply]

Hop to:


TRACTOR PARTS TRACTOR MANUALS
We sell tractor parts!  We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]

Home  |  Forums


Copyright © 1997-2023 Yesterday's Tractor Co.

All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy

TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters

Website Accessibility Policy