MF35 tranny/hyd oil filter?

By the way, there was a fair amount of water that came out first before the oil at both plugs. Do MF's tend to accumulate condensation in the oil?

There are 5 points for water to get into the transmission; the guys below caught three of them.

The fourth is the breather under the seat (1/8" pipe thread into the top cover) - if the cap is off some water will run in.

The fifth is the rubber boot around the top link attach point/master control spring. If the boot is cracked (and most are now, after 45 years!) that can act like a big funnel.

Strainers were fitted to later models - I can't find a cut-off date or chassis number for that change. It prolongs the life of the pump a bit if you aren't particularly careful about clean oil.

It's a fairly coarse mesh as filters go, not like the 25 or 10 micron cartridge filters fitted to later systems.

I wouldn't go to the bother of installing one if it's not there.

Jack

My Dads 1959 MF (FE) 35 does not have a filter inside. Condensation build up was minor. Check both of your shifter boots, and if they look dry or cracked, dont take any chances, goto you local MF/AGCO dealer, and get 2 new ones. Also make sure the plug on the to of the tranny to the left of the shifter is not loose.

I hope this helps!!

Will