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Farmwithjunk · 06-22-2009, 06:48 PM

You can get the filter adapter through a number of aftermarket sources, as well as through MF/AGCO dealers. What you want is the filter head for a MF 255. (essentially the same engine as a 165, even so with later 255's that have a few more cubic inches) The 255 came with a spin on filter. Then you just buy a spin on filter for the 255, and you're good to go.

Sounds as if you're missing the o-ring that seals the base of the filter canister. I tossed the canister filter in favor of a spin on filter on my '71 MF150 years ago. They're an aggrevation in my book.

06-22-2009, 06:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
Farmwithjunk Super Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mt Washington, Kentucky Posts: 6,504	Re: MF 165 oil leak You can get the filter adapter through a number of aftermarket sources, as well as through MF/AGCO dealers. What you want is the filter head for a MF 255. (essentially the same engine as a 165, even so with later 255's that have a few more cubic inches) The 255 came with a spin on filter. Then you just buy a spin on filter for the 255, and you're good to go. Sounds as if you're missing the o-ring that seals the base of the filter canister. I tossed the canister filter in favor of a spin on filter on my '71 MF150 years ago. They're an aggrevation in my book. __________________ There are three kinds of men; 1.) The ones that learn by reading 2.) The few who learn by observation 3.) The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence for themselves.