massey ferguson 65 questions?

my shop class just recieved its project tractor. it's a massey ferguson 65(at least thats what it says on the side of the hood ) it has a continental 4 cylinder in it. the casting number on the block is G176A600M above this is L - 17 - 0 and below this is the letter C with an L through it like the drafters symbol for centre line.motor # G 176 22552 (space in between is like it is in tag)tappet clearance on the intake is .016 exhaust .018 spec no.10.

transmission casting #: 182840M2 (starter side) L - 16 - 1 (generator side)
Delco Remy 12v starter #: model #11076 serial #1A26
Delco Remy generator 12v #: model #120362 Serial # 1A26 (the 2 could be a 3)
casting number on case behind tranny: 183253M5
it has champion D21 spark plugs in it. what is the proper gap for this plug and are they hard to get? also do we need a sleeve puller to remove the sleeves? (we've been told it is a wet sleeve) also what year was this tractor manufactured? any help will be greatly appreciated.

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jordan

Aaron

jordan

Your compression will move from 7:1 to 9.1:1 due to the LP/HA universal pistons that will be delivered with the kit. This will cause no problems. The book available on this site is a photocopied MF manual. The IT manual is available but leaves some to be desired. Also the rocker shaft installation in the IT manual is backward. I did not reuse my generator so I cannot help you there. Brakes, PTO, hydraulics, and steering are straightforward. The engine is indeed a wet sleeve and I had mine installed at the machine shop. My head was also reworked at the machine shop. Be sure to coat all gaskets with a thin sheen of grey sealant prior to assembly. Also spray your head gasket with copper coat before installation. All the engine gaskets will leak if assembled dry. It may have to do with the quality of the gaskets, or possibly MF's machining tolerances, not sure. You will find the 65 parts a little more expensive than the 50 and the Continental a little more than the Perkins, but the parts are available.

Here is mine,

Aaron

Full Parts books are still available from MF.

Also the G176 engine is a Contential engine. Gerry Moons has the larges supply of NOS spar parts. He is also very knowledgible and helpful. The link below is his contact information and website.

Tell him one of the FENA guy sent you.

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Full Parts books are still available from MF.

Also the G176 engine is a Contential engine. Gerry Moons has the larges supply of NOS spar parts. He is also very knowledgible and helpful. The link below is his contact information and website.

Tell him one of the FENA guy sent you.

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Peter

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