Massey Ferguson 65 Discussions

Here are the most recent 65 topics from our community.
  1. F

    Massey Ferguson 65 1958

    Can anyone give me a part number for the rear hydraulic drain plug, or the size, thread etc? I bought this tractor and was changing fluid and noticed previous owner put a broken sensor of some...
  2. F

    Massey Ferguson 65 gas, starting issue

    When my tractor runs for a while and turn off it won't start again until it cools off, what could cause this? Thanks
  3. somanytractors

    Ferguson 65 perkins 4.203 cam gear to shaft placement

    Not thinking for a minute, I pulled the cam gear off the cam shaft without paying attention to where it was. Now I'm not sure how it is positioned on the shaft. You would think it would only go on...
  4. P

    MASSY FERGUSON 65

    Hi Just got a massy ferguson 65 cannot get it started was running 20 years ago been stood up was told it had new ring fit about 3 years ago but was never started got diesel to injectors. does...
  5. M

    Wiring diagram for MF 65 Gas model

    Need the wiring diagram for a MF 65 gas model. The(Work Shop Service Manual) does not cover the gas model. When starting the engine dies as soon as the starter button is released. Please help.
  6. A

    MF65 dipstick markings

    Hi all. Have a question for anyone with a MK1 65. Could anyone please tell me the measurements on where the high and low oil marks should be? My dipstick is a bit corroded and I can only see 1...
  7. somanytractors

    ferguson 65 and 35 delco 2 post alternator testing and wiring questions

    I have a 65 diesel with a 2 post delco alternator or generator 1100501. It's pretty shot. I have a 2 post delco alternator or generator 1100998 I believe came from a 35 gas. I dont see any reason...
  8. J

    Front PTO removal, Massey Ferguson 65, and 200 loader

    Hey does anyone have some tips on how to remove the front mounted PTO? It has three bolts holding the plate to the crank pulley and the shaft comes out the front frame and couples with a yolk and...
  9. K

    can't find part crankshaft ventilation hose MF65 II

    Hi I am looking for a replacement breather hose for MF65 MKII. It is the crankshaft ventilation pipe. No 6 in the PDF attached from the workshop manual. I can't find the part or the part number...
  10. jshwhite

    Splitting a Massey 65 diesel

    I've split a few tractors before, but have a question on this Massey 65. Can it be split behind the transmission (red circle in the picture) instead of the normal split point at the clutch (blue...
  11. T

    Massey Ferguson 65 Perkins AD4 203 Leaking from timing cover

    I posted on other tractor forums but got no response so hopefully I can here. I picked up a 1963 MF 65 with the Perkins AD4 203 diesel engine. All in all it works good. But the issue I'm trying...
  12. A

    MF65 hydraulic pump control valve

    Hi all, I have just resealed my hydraulic pump, and the control valve has me stumped. I didn’t pay as much attention to it as I should have. I have a new control valve and it comes with 3 sealing...
  13. A

    Mf65 steering column

    Any suggestions for eliminating slop in steering column in mf65? Parts, bushings, machining, etc?
  14. somanytractors

    MF65 engine id ad4.203??? and liner question

    I have an mf65. The number for the tractor on the plate by the battery are CNDW 701 302 There is no tag on the motor. The only numbers I can find on the block (left side) is C37112210Y and below...
  15. M

    Mf65 multi power oil

    Need help on mf65 trans oil. I have a 1962 mf65 with multi power transmission. I see the manual calls for 80-90 wt mineral oil. Is the miles gear oil ok or is it not gl1? If that’s even important...
  16. M

    Mf65 trans and diff oil

    Need help on mf65 trans oil. I have a 1962 mf65 with multi power transmission. I see the manual calls for 80-90 wt mineral oil. Is the miles gear oil ok or is it not gl1? If that’s even...
  17. M

    Mf65 power steering parts??

    I’ve got a problem! I have an old Massey Ferguson 65. The power steering ram came loose and crushed the 90 degree fitting on the front of the ram. This is the fitting for the power steering...
  18. N

    MF65

    Hi, New guy and an ex city guy with little tractor experience at that. I find myself now in a rural place with a good deal of forest land access. I built myself a mill during this covid business...
  19. Dpgoat

    MF 65 industrial and 203 work bull similarities

    I have a 1961 203 diesel that I bought 4 years ago and it’s required some work, but all in all it has been a great machine. It has a pretty strong hoe on the back that gets used the most. This...
  20. P

    Massey 65 ad4203 timing cover oring

    Anybody offhand know what size the o-ring that seals the two halves of the timing cover on a massey 65?
  21. P

    MF 65 Diesel Governor/Throttle Spring Install

    Am trying to determine the correct throttle spring position on the fuel injection pump on a MF65. I have the chart, but the numbers on n the pump do not match up - no slash ("/") on the pump as...
  22. F

    Massey Ferguson 65 trans. input shaft seals

    According to several sources the lower shaft is supposed to come out the front of the transmission in order to lower a gear which in turn allows the upper shaft to be removed. I am having no...
  23. T

    Massey Ferguson 65 HELP??

    Does anyone know of an expert on the model 65 Massey Ferguson? Is the a club for Massey Ferguson 65 Tractors? tplinklogin sarkari job
  24. S

    Wadded up steel in crankcase? MF65 Diesel Mystery Hour

    Greetings! I am new here. I am looking for anyone who can tell me where three relatively large wadded up chunks of steel came from. I bought the old MF65 diesel tractor out of a fellow's yard who...
  25. C

    Early MF 65 hydraulic pump compatibility

    I was hoping someone could give me some advice on my problem. I have a early Massey Ferguson that I'm trying to replace a broken hydraulic pump. The original didn't have a filter but all the...
  26. R

    Massey 65 Oil Leak

    So I just restored my Massey 65 and Ive developed an oil leak in the front left part of the engine. It appears to be coming from where the two halves of the front cover comes together. Anyone have...
  27. C

    Identifying hose - MF 65 -

    Hi, I'm hoping one you friendly formites can identify what this hose is on a Massey Ferguson 65 with the 3 cylinder perkins diesel. The hose is split and need to be replaced. Hose is on the...
  28. carpediem4570

    Oops, I Did It Again; MF 65 Exhaust System

    Good Evening Folks: Like the title says, oops, I did it again. The exhaust system on my mf 65 comes off the manifold and runs under the side of the tractor and out the back. I managed to rip out...
  29. carpediem4570

    Oops, I Did It Again; MF 65 Exhaust System

    Good Evening Folks: Like the title says, oops, I did it again. The exhaust system on my mf 65 comes off the manifold and runs under the side of the tractor and out the back. I managed to rip...
  30. E

    mf 65 ignition switch install

    the old switch is cooked..what wires go to B,I,L
  31. Z

    MF 65 182840M1 vs 182840M2

    I have a 1959 MF65 & need a new transmission case. Mine is stamped as 182840M2 but I found a good price on a used 182840M1. Will it work?
  32. F

    MF 65 with g176 gas engine with cessna power steering pump what are the fittings?

    anyone know the specific fittings used for both hydralic lines on pump.? jic npt sae TIA
  33. S

    Massey Ferguson 65 Mark II

    Hi, I managed to remove the filter / strainer from the left hand access hole. It is full of sludge. Is a soak in diesel the best to clean it with?
  34. M

    Oil & Fuel MF65 fuel lift pump identification

    I have a MF65 (english built 765) with Perkins AD4.203 engine. Recently I changed the o'rings for stop and throttle into the injection pump. After that looking up into the lift pump bowl, with...
  35. M

    MF 65 CAV injection pump seal kit

    Hello, Please can someone help me to identify the correct seal kit for a MF65 CAV injection pump with serial number R14497 TF and order quote 3240698? Thank you very much.
  36. J

    Massey 65 Perkins fuel related issues

    Hey Everyone, wanted to pick some folks brains on the fuel issues I'm having with my Massey 65, with the 203 Perkins. Yesterday while attempting, and I do mean attempting, to get my two bottom...
  37. F

    Front left grille for mf 65

    Anyone know where they get these cheap?
  38. F

    MF 65 throttle balance spring size and tension?

    Anyone know size and tension for part #11 in diagram? or know where to buy
  39. F

    MF 65 throttle spring

    Bought a new to me 65 and and i dont see any spring on bottom of throttle shaft? anyone know where you can buy the spring? Its item 11 in the parts diagram. Anyone have any pics of throttle linkage?
  40. F

    Looking for MF 65 top link bracket/beam and chain stay braket?

    please see pic. Anyone know where to buy or these are for sale? or can i use one off of a mf 165 or someother tractors.
  41. 5

    Massey 65 Diesel fuel canister leak

    Havent been able to find another fuel filter / canister. There are two metal ones, I need the fat one.Does anyone have a part number? Or know if the smaller aftermarket ones that come up in search...
  42. F

    MF 65 clutch issue?

    I have a 1964 model 65 high crop tricycle. After setting out a roll of hay, it felt like a lot of drag. I stopped in my driveway and tried to back off to the side. The tractor felt like I had a...
  43. tornadowatchranch

    massey 65 oil fill

    Hi guys Helping a friend with a Massey 65 diesel that her dad left her. He unfortunately passed away prior to showing her all he had planned. This tractor has sat for 4 years. We charged the...
  44. W

    MF 65 brake noise

    Total restoration in 1999. Disc brakes never right. Problem is a loud bang noise upon depressing brake pedal. Very long story short- it appears that upon depressing the brake pedal the actuator is...
  45. M

    MF 65 - 1960 MODEL - #672192

    LOOKING FOR A POWER STEERING PUMP - MF65's CHANGED PUMP SETUPS OVER THE YEARS THEY WERE MADE - SOME WITH PUMP INFRONT OF RADIATOR, SOME WITH PUMP ON LEFT HAND SIDE OF MOTOR - PERKINS ENGINE...
  46. K

    massey ferguson 65 diesel matic wont shut off

    I have a massey ferguson 65 diesel matic that wont shut off with the pull knob after it has been running and warmed up, I have to pull the knob and apply the brakes to kill it. Any thoughts would...
  47. C

    Massey 65 auxiliary hydraulic question

    The operator manual refers to "external auxiliary hydraulic control valve" supplement or manual that was packages with the manual. Does anyone have a source for this? I seem to have all but this...
  48. E

    Massey 65 Remote Hydraulics Spool valve rebuild

    Anyone ever tear apart a 2 spool remote valve. Looking for rebuild kit or advice on how to get the caps/plugs out. I have diagram and parts list. My caps are the smooth ones, no nub to pull out, I...
  49. J

    MF 65 Alternator

    Hey Everyone- I am reposting this from the MF threads, I've gotten 140+ views and not a single reply. I hope I'm not being impatient..my apologies if so... I just picked up this 1964 Massey...
  50. J

    Massey 65 alternator

    Hey everyone, I just picked up this ‘64 Massey Ferguson 65 diesel Mark II. Other than the usual fuel leak at the injector and primer pump, it runs well. Currently I have to jump the starter due...
  51. J

    3-Point Hitch Massey Ferguson MF65 Hydraulics/3 point hitch

    G'day all, have an MF65 with a FEL attached. The way it has been plumbed in is via the 3PL quadrant. This works relatively well, however, I think it has affected the 3PL controls. The position...
  52. J

    Looking at a MF 65

    Hey everyone, Im looking at picking up a MF 65 for bush hogging and pulling a 3-4 bottom plow. Metal looks good to me, and the machine looks like its mostly original. not sure of the hours, and...
  53. H

    Mf 65 mark 1 4-192 motor , broken rocker arm , valves touch piston

    Just rebuilt mf 65 4 -192 motor , A shop done most of the work , new liners piston rings , con rods new crank they done all the work plus assemble bottom end , they had to weld water jacket on...
  54. P

    Arms won't move on my MF 65

    The loader works fine but I can't get the arms to move on the 3 PTH
  55. R

    Setting up reax diff on mf 65

    Hi all, Have been searching utube but cannot find anything. I have completly stripped the tractor and after repairing all the broken items I can turn my thoughts to rebuilding. Need to start with...
  56. W

    1963 Massey 65 sending unit

    Can someone tell me where the water temperature sending would be located? I recently bought the tractor and the cable is broke from temp gauge but there is no other wire to trace to sending unit...
  57. I

    Massey 65 engine miss at idle

    Hi all, I've owned a Massey 65 industrial gasser with a hydraulic loader for about 3 years. My last post on here was when I bought three years ago. I am having some misses, I think on...
  58. carpediem4570

    MF 65 spits and sputters after operating for an hour.

    Hello All: Just finished reading all 55 pages of this section looking for my problem but, no luck. I have a MF 65 gas engine that is the love of my life. It does everything I need it to...
  59. C

    Massey 65 Perkins rear main leak

    Ok long story short. Bought tractor, old clutch soaked in oil, put in new clutch, replaced leaky rear main... Still leaking... Gonna split again and replace seal... Also gonna replace oil pan...
  60. H

    MF 65 tractor 4-192 motor after injector nozzles

    HI have old MF 65 fitted with the 4-192 motor after injectors or nozzles , cav / Perkins number 5611730 , they are a single hole , BDL 111os257 spray, I am from Australia any help be great
  61. G

    MF 65 with power adjust rims

    I have a diesel MF 65 with power adjust rims that are rusting out. The tires are 13.6 x 38, which I'm told would be on a 12 x 38 rim. Can't find any used, they say these are hard to find because...
  62. T

    MF 65 Loader Hydraulics

    Hey Guys, I'm new to the boards here. I'm about to get my first tractor, my father in law is going to let me use his early 60's MF 65 indefinitely. He's owned it since 1980 and it has been a...
  63. J

    MF 65 Engine won't crank unless injector removed

    Massey Ferguson 65 diesel: I thought the engine was seized, pulled the injectors, put some automatic transmission fluid into the injector holes and the engine cranked over. I put the injectors...
  64. K

    MF 65, Perkins A4D-203, Injector timing

    I have a 1962 MF 65 with a Perkins A4D-203 direct injection diesel which was just completely overhauled. I aligned all the timing gears per the manufacturer's markings, with the cam timed to the...
  65. Lucky Dog

    MF 65 w/ FEL hydraaulic ?

    I have a Massey Ferguson 65 with what I believe is a Davis or Massey 99 loader. Both the lift arms and bucket cylinder drop at a fairly fast pace. I believe that both the cylinders and the...
  66. N

    changing a massey 65 mk1 wheel bearing

    Hi all I've got a 65 mk1 and on the inside of the hub at the top there is a 1/8" gap that opens and closes when pushing on the top of the tyre. i presume this is the wheel bearing worn out? i...
  67. M

    massey 65 steering cylinder

    I have a mf 65 need to take off the power steering cylender how do I get the pins out that hold cyl shaft and the mount on the other end it is loose but hit the body metal !!! thanks
  68. B

    1959 MF 65? Hydraulic Issues

    Hi all, I am looking at buying a 1959 MF 65 diesel. Through conversation with the owner, the 3 point lifts fine until you push the clutch in. Pushing the clutch in makes the 3 point drop. A few...
  69. B

    MF 65 question for loader

    I currently own a MF 65 late model diesel. I want to purchase a loader for this tractor but need to know what loader fits the MF 65. I've heard Freeman 200, MF 99. Can anyone please help me...
  70. P

    swapping a gas for diesel engine, massey 65

    My buddy , has a 1958 massey ferguson 65, with a gasoline engine. He's wanting to put in a perkins diesel. Anyone done this ? Hope i posted this question in the right forum.
  71. G

    ID a MF65

    Hi, I have a MF65 that has no compression, like 185,155,215,180 per cylinder. So its no wonder that I need rings. Embarrassed to admit that I did everything else first before checking...
  72. S

    MF 65 Planetary shift won't go into High

    I bought a MF 65 recently private sale. Worked great for a few weeks but after some heavy use of front end loader in some muddy conditions it stopped working. I was in high reverse backed out of...
  73. L

    MF 65 no fire?

    I've had an MF65 gas burner for a couple years now. This summer it started acting up on the fuel side of things. Got that straight and running like a champ again, for about a week. Than it was...
  74. D

    1964 mf65 - does single hose hydraulic ram "self bleed"? and other silly questions.

    1964 mf65 - does single hose hydraulic ram "self bleed"? and other silly questions. G'Day, After abusing it very badly for years ,lifting, pushing and general misuse around the place, the seals...
  75. L

    Massey 65 FEL probs

    Right now all I have up front is two single acting cylinders that raise the front end. No tilt,dump, etc.. I've got a 2 way cylinder for forks and bucket to tilt. when I hook it all up, the...
  76. W

    MF65 water in the oil

    Hi all, first post here, but often read through threads and lurk around. I have a Massey 65 (Gas engine) and have water in the oil. Last spring (2014) we got flooded and she went under (up to...
  77. F

    Oil & Fuel Convert Massey Ferguson 65 from oil pressure gauge with tube to sending unit

    I am trying to get a 65 Mark II running. The oil gauge is stuck and needs to be replaced. An oil tube runs the oil pressure to the gauge. Has anyone replaced one of these with an oil sending unit...
  78. CTWright

    MF 65 Diesel Tachometer connection

    I'm trying to sort out if I have the right tach cable hookup for a block connected tach drive on a 1959 MF65 Diesel. Pictures show the cable end, the drive gear inside and the block connection...
  79. H

    Massey Ferguson 65 Differential Lock retofit?

    Hello everyone, I have a Massey Ferguson 65 without diff lock. However there was a factory option for a differential lock and I would like to add it to this tractor. Since the MF65 is a two wheel...
  80. CTWright

    MF 65 power steering reservoir and air inlet reservoir(?)

    I found a pdf of a diesel mf65 online. On page 38 it says the reservoir holds 3.5 pints of Type A ATF. On page 3 it shows the reservoir in front of the fuel tank and behind the air filter. My...
  81. toddol1971

    mf65 trans oil

    I've used gl-1 I think it is in the past. I looked at rural king the other day and they dont have it. I was on vintage tractor engineers site the other day and he recommends 15w40. Is that right...
  82. M

    massey 65 diesel

    what oil should I run in this motor perkins thanks
  83. R

    MF65 parts

    looking for some 38" rear rims that have the width adjusters built in. thanks for the help Richard
  84. J

    Torque Spec Needed MF65 Gas w/Continental G176

    Hi Folks, I am ready to put the newly refreshed cylinder head back onto my Massey Furgeson MF65. This is a gas engine Continental G176. Can anyone help with head bolt torque specification(s)? I...
  85. W

    Masey ferguson 65

    I was diging around under the hood of my 65 the other day and discovered that it was equiped with two auto-lite horns ( I always wondered what that button on the dash that does nothing was for)...
  86. I

    MF65 - oil leaking out of back wheel

    Hello all! Recently purchased a Massey Ferguson 65 and it's been running great, disced and cultivated and mowed in the field with it this fall. Last time I used it, I noticed oil on the...
  87. R

    Massey Ferguson 65(176 continental gas engine) : Engine oil getting into radiator

    This tractor has a problem with engine oil getting in to radiator. I drained oil out of the oil pan and found not a drop of water in the oil. Where could the oil be getting into the radiator and...
  88. edkemper

    Massey Ferguson 65 Tractor

    Can anyone give my some advise on this model? I'm mostly interested in it for the PTO and three point. Although the one I'm looking at also has a grapple on the FEL. Wants $4500. Supposed to be in...
  89. C

    Massey Ferguson 65

    I have an old Massey Ferguson 65 MHF 182840M2. It belonged to my husband. It is in bad shape as far as being rusty and needing a new seat, but it runs well. It also has a brush hog on it. Lots of...
  90. P

    Price Check How much is a MF65 worth?

    Hi. So I'm trying to persuade the farmer down the road to sell me his mf 65. It's the mk2 I believe. It isn't in great condition mechanically but is ok cosmetically. Main problem with it...
  91. C

    Help with MF65 Tractormeter drive connector removal

    I'm attempting to replace the tractormeter on a MF65 diesel; AD4-203, with the drive connector situated on the upper rear cylinder block. The original cable seems to have sheared off at the drive...
  92. C

    Bringing a Massey Ferguson 65 back to life

    Hi All: Having had a look at specific threads over the last year or two I decided it was time to ask some specific questions on a fix that has had me stumped for the last year. Kind of...
  93. I

    Buying Advice Just bought first tractor MF 65

    Hello friends, I enjoyed reading everybody else's purchasing stories so wanted to share my own. Background: I bought 11 acres in south central Iowa over a year ago. It consists of 1/2 acre for...
  94. B

    Massey Ferguson 65 issues - Need Advice!

    First post, first tractor. So forgive the rookie if it's a simple issue, but I'm at a loss. I've had the mf 65 for about 3 weeks now. Just recently she got stuck in reverse, now after some...
  95. D

    massey 65 hydralic leak

    I have a old massey 65 the hydralic fluid pours out through the bell housing while the tractor is running, now the front loader and the three point will not function even when filled any one have...
  96. B

    3-Point Hitch MF 65 hydraulic issue

    Hey Everyone I have a MF 65 its got some issues with the 3 pt hitch, when I lift the arms with no load they are bounce up and down to the point it shakes the whole tractor. When I lift them with...
  97. W

    Massey Ferguson 65

    Hi everyone, I am going to sell my old massey 65. Im not looking to sell it over the internet, i was just looking for some more opinions on what it might be worth. It was made in 1965, it is a c...
  98. W

    MF65 rear bearing HELP

    Hey folks, wondering if someone can give me a little guidance BEFORE I tear into this critter so I know where to look and have an idea of what is going on... I've got an old diesel MF65, I have...
  99. S

    MF 65 Hyd

    Greetings, As a new member of the thread, I outside of Osyka, MS. and have three tractors. MF 65, Farmall Cub and a JD 450B. I have a question for the MF65. Just recently installed a remote valve...
  100. B

    What type of oil??? MF65

    Just wondering if anyone can tell me what type of oil goes in a manual steering box on a MF65?? Also what oil to use in the planetarys? when I took them apart it was 75% water so I cant tell if it...
  101. M

    Massey 65 - Leak Off Banjo Part - URGENT

    Tractor experts! I need some urgent help. I have a massey 65 tractor that has been restored some years ago and i need a replacement leak off banjo part that was broken during a repair. I am not...
  102. M

    Massey Ferguson 65 - Fuel Off Line - HELP

    Tractor experts! I need some urgent help. I have a massey 65 tractor that has been restored some years ago and i need a replacement fuel line off part that was broken during a repair. I am not...
  103. M

    Massey Ferguson 65 - Fuel Off Line - HELP

    Tractor Experts, I am in need of some urgent help! during a routine repair, i damaged the fuel off pipe injector connection (see attached photo's). I am unable to find what make or model then...
  104. W

    MF65 with the 192 cubic inch diesel

    Hey folks, new to the forum, but I'll be around a bit I would imagine... I picked up this ol gal last spring, used her well this past summer and fall. Had to do some repairs this winter and have...
  105. L

    3-Point Hitch MF 65

    I'm fixing to work on the 3 point lift of my 1958 MF 65. Dad was blading snow and one tire started to spin, then caught traction. When it caught he heard a something pop. The result was the 3...
  106. L

    Comparison gas in oil MF65

    I have been chasing problems on my MF65 gas that has been leading to gas getting in the oil. Now that I believe I got the problem solved,what is the best way to ensure all the gas is out of the...
  107. L

    MF 65 with gas in oil.

    Hey all,, on another thread I described problems with high fuel consumption.Previous owner installed fuel pump to "suck" fuel thru the clogged fuel lines.. I fixed tank and took fuel pump off and...
  108. L

    MF 65 burning serious fuel

    Hey guys. I have an older MF 65 gas burner and I had problems with the fuel tank,took it off and used a small coke bottle(20 oz) as fuel tank to get tractor to barn. Very short ride to barn( 900')...
  109. L

    massey ferguson 65 gas burner with fuel problems

    Just bought o MF65 gas from a fella that is retiring from farming... Anyhow over the last month while test driving it the thing fired right up and ran good. We ran it out of fuel while loadding...
  110. P

    Massey 65

    Hi everybody,, I'm new to this site,, so just saying hello, I'm sure I will be pestering you with some daft questions in the future about my Massey 65 which I have just purchased,, First job I...
  111. A

    MF65 1958/59 Lucas Lighting Kit Parts List Needed - Pages 88-110 of Parts List Manual

    Hello! i have a Massey-Ferguson 65 that i am starting to restore, and I am looking for any manual updates to the Massey-Ferguson 65 Parts Book or Parts list Manuals (MF65 819 121 M2 or 819 121 M1...
  112. F

    Massey Ferguson 65 Wiring not there

    Our Massey has been working. It had rusted and busted gauges. As we replace them, we find that the original generator has an alternator in its place. We have the three lug key switch and no safety...
  113. H

    Mf 65

    I have any old mf 65 that when you engage the pto it works fine. When you try to disengage it will not disengage until you cut the tractor off. Any suggestion.
  114. O

    Traction Diff lock oil seal (on diff carrier plate) for MF65 Mk2

    Hi, i am re-furbing my brakes at the moment and also i managed to free up my diff lock that was ceased badly. I have all the 3 oil seals but cannot find an oil seal for where the diff lock bar...
  115. F

    Noise when applying brakes Massey Ferguson 65

    WE own and operate the trusty-rusty Massey Ferguson 65 with a MF FEL. Upon purchase, the left actuator rod for the brakes was missing. We were given the part at purchase, but, as in all things...
  116. P

    Massey 65 field find -- going to try and get her running and working

    So I have been trying to convince a coworker to let me take his old Massey 65 tractor with loader that hasn't been started in a year and is covered in vines. He finally relented and I will...
  117. 6

    Ferguson 65 3 point linkage lift problem

    Hi there I have just started a restoration of my massey ferguson 65 and have run into a issue with the 3 PL lift. I recently tried to raise the 3pl with a set of vice grips as the levers have...
  118. tthopskin@yahoo.ca

    MASSEY FERGUSON 65

    MASSEY FERGUSON 65 . this is the best starting tractor i own :thumbsup: its diesel with multy power ...the darn thing is just about made me nuts .. i have split this tractor 4 times now and it...
  119. O

    Correct clutch kit for MF65

    Hi, Would anyone be able to tell me which clutch kit i need to order for my MF65? Apparently there are two types depending on the number of springs (6 spring 11 inch clutch or 9 spring 9 and 11...
  120. O

    Massey 65 mK2 Weak Hydraulics

    Hi All, I am a bit stuck on what is causing the weak hydraulics on my 65. The symptom is that the hydraulics will just about raise a tool like a drum mower of moderate weight if i raise the...
  121. R

    MF 65 question

    Can someone tell me what the large pin is for that passes thru the 3 bosses on top of the rear axle housing, just below the top link was used for?
  122. O

    Back plate for MF65 water pump

    Hi All, I am changing the water pump on my MF65Mk2 and while putting the pump back on i found a crack in the backing plate that creates the seal between the pump body and the engine at the...
  123. P

    mf65 transmission housing. replace rear oil seal

    Seems to be oil leak from somewhere else
  124. M

    need rear brakes on mf 65

    Hello onmy 65 I need to redo the brakes plan on putting all new parts and seals how big of a job is it to do ???
  125. M

    newbie with massey 65

    Hello just bought a late massey 65 diesel will need lots of advice in the future thanks in advance mike
  126. O

    Traction MF65 Diff Lock

    Hi, I have never been able to get the diff lock on my 65 to work and i wondered if it is just my operation. How do you put on and take off the lock. I know which lever it is but it has no...
  127. O

    MF 65 owner - new member in South West France

    Hey, just to introduce myself - we are a small holder family of 4 in South West France - trying to live as self sufficiently as possible. I purchased a MF65 around 2 years ago and i am really...
  128. L

    MF65 wheel hub install question

    I am in the process of rebuilding the front end of my 1963 diesel MF65. The wheel bearing were so bad when I got it that they broke the inner collar off of one of the wheel hubs and the spindle...
  129. bsbrum

    Loader Still in love ...mf65 and my loader

    Put in a couple hundred feet of fencing this weekend, and the MF65 was there, helping carry everything out to the field. My "hackenstein" pump hookup has been working smoothly, and the...
  130. M

    How big a box blade for MF 65??

    Hi all, just wondering what size box blade would be good for a MF65? don't want to buy one and find out it's too big. 6FT, 7FT, or 8FT?
  131. M

    MF 65 Tire Pressures?

    What should be the tire pressures on a MF 65 Front and Rear? It has a FEL and the rear tires are loaded. Thanks
  132. M

    New to the tractor world... Can you guys help me out with a MF 65 Industrial?

    Shopping around for a good used tractor with a loader for a nice low price and I come across a what i think to be late 60's MF 65 possibly industrial version. The guy I'm looking at buying from...
  133. T

    Massey Ferguson MF65

    I have an 1959 Massey Ferguson MF65 that I got from my Aunt after my Uncle passed away. The transmission, differential and hydraulics are all one compartment which uses 90W oil. There is water...
  134. M

    Massey 65 Manual

    Hi ther, i'm new here, i'm looking for a Massey 65 Diesel Manual Owner, does somebody can help me where can i find it? I'l thank to all.
  135. G

    massey 65 hydrulics

    hello-I am puzzled by the hydraulic system on my massey 65-on the transmission tube and just under the seat is a control with 2 levers that operate the single remote and 3 point hitch-they are...
  136. tthopskin@yahoo.ca

    REMOTES ON THE MF 65

    NEED HELP would like to put remotes on my MF 65 . has any one got the good and bad of this job do you have to pull the cap of the rear end or just put the valve box on the spot just under the seat...
  137. 5

    MF65 hydralics

    I have seen a few post on here about this but I am having a little trouble understanding what I am wanting to do with this. 1958 MF65. it has a front loader that works off of a unit hooked up to...
  138. G

    massey 65 deseil

    I have massey 65 that needs brakes, and one of the oil seals on the end of the planitary gear leaks bad. Can some one tell me is this a job most anyone can tackle, special tool needed, etc Also...
  139. J

    Timing of MF65 injection pump drive gear.

    I inadvertenly pulled the injection pump drive gear off of its shaft when replacing a retaining ring. Now my tractor is out of time. I'm not seeing any timing marks on the drive gear or the upper...
  140. P

    Massey 65 remote hydraulic help

    Hi there I am trying to hook up a small wood chipper to the pto of an old (60's) Massey Ferguson 65 diesel. The tractor has the 2 spool valve on the hydraulics and all the pumps seem to be working...
  141. cottermac

    Massey 65 questions

    I need a little help, I bought a Massey 65 that was my grandfather's and its been sitting for 10+ years. It turns over, but before I try to make it run I was wondering if their is anything else I...
  142. D

    MF 65 Battery

    What size group and CCA battery do I need for my MF 65. I am not near the tractor currently and the current owner has not had a battery in it for a couple of years, so no way to make a comparison.
  143. D

    Soon to be new owner of a Massey Ferguson 65, Intro and a few questions.

    This will be my first tractor purchase and although I am new to tractors I am pretty good with mechanics. I am in the process of obtaining a Massey Ferguson 65 that has been sitting in a barn for...
  144. M

    FEL mounting bolts - Massey 65

    Wondering if anyone can confirm the size/thread of the female threaded holes on the front of a Massey 65 (US)? They look like 3/4-10 to me however I cannot confirm (Tractor is up North). I have...
  145. M

    Bought a Massey 65 on the weekend

    Hello all, I'm new to the forums and to tractor ownership. Just bought a Massey 65 diesel on the weekend with a Freeman loader. Im hoping to change the oil/fluids thisweekend so i know its been...
  146. J

    Massey 65 Engine Swap

    The Continental g176 engine on my 62 MF65 needs to be replaced. Hs anyone tried to swap it out with the Perkins that fits the same model. Just wondering if it can be done and with what problems...
  147. K

    Help please folks!!! MF 65 Multipower hydraulic problem

    I am having difficulty with my MF 65 hydraulic pump I have put a bepco kit in and I am unable to turn it by hand is this normal?
  148. K

    Control valve Massey Ferguson 65 multipower

    I am currently re-doing my hydraulic pump kit have just put replacement pistons in and bolted the whole lot together and seems very tight that I cannot even turn it by hand should I loosen the 4...
  149. J

    Massey Ferguson 65 rear hydraulic problem

    I just purchased a Massey 65 and added a rear remote kit. I used the factory diverter valve that bolts onto the top of the transmission housing and when it's in the vertical mode the three point...
  150. J

    Massey Ferguson 65 rear hydraulic problem

    I recently bought a Massey Ferguson 65 and added a rear remote kit by using the factory diverter valve. When the diverter is in three point mode, the lift arms work fine. I plumbed the top of...
  151. M

    3-Point Hitch MF 65 hydraulics

    I have a 1961 MF 65 gas. I want to get a turbo saw to cut ashe juniper. The model I want has a grapple operated by a single cylinder. Is there a way to set up my tractor so the 3-point hitch...
  152. M

    MF 65 Wheels

    I have a MF 65. The rear wheels have been full of water and are rusting through from the inside. The wheels are power adjustable 13-28. Where can I find replacement rims or are there alternate...
  153. T

    New MF 65 Owner checking in!

    Howdy all! I finally picked up my '63 Massey-Ferguson 65D after I purchased it from it's 2nd owner in January. After a pretty long haul getting it back to Kansas from Minnesota, I've run it a...
  154. bsbrum

    MF65 FEL Pump Drive Rod Machined...

    Luckily I live a couple miles away from a great machinist and nice guy, Scott Beckett of Beckett Machines (build tractor pulling tractors), who worked me up a new hydraulic pump drive rod out of...
  155. S

    Massey 65 LP Tractor

    Right now I have a Massey 65 Gas tractor in disrepair and am thinking of buying a Massey 65 LP tractor. Is it much of a hassle to fuel them from your home LP tank? I know they burn really clean...
  156. C

    Massey Ferguson 65 gas engine help

    Hi, I am looking for the torque pattern for the G176 engine. The IT manual states to go in a circle pattern but I would think that it should be like the Continental TM engine where you tighten...
  157. C

    Massey Ferguson 65 Hydraulic Valve questions

    Hello, I have a 65 torn down in the shop that I am tinkering on. The question of the day is on the hydraulics. It has a 2 spool valve on it and I was hoping someone had a copy of a manual for it...
  158. bsbrum

    Loader Found a step-in front loader for my MF65

    Was poking through Craigslist the other night and found a step-in loader for my MF65 - he has the MF65 mounting brackets, and is asking $500 for it, and it's in good operating condition. I pick...
  159. bsbrum

    Anyone in Wisconsin know of an MF65 with a blown engine?

    I am posting this for an acquaintance in Markesan, WI - who had his restored MF65 destroyed by a run-away car. His engine and sheet metal survived and he's looking for a complete MF65 that has a...
  160. bsbrum

    MF65 : Would you weld/patch this block?

    The good news is that I knew that my "new" MF65 had a hole in the block when I bought it, the bad news is that the "spare" engine that I got with the tractor is a G193 not a G176. Long story...
  161. bsbrum

    It's home. My first tractor. MF65

    Today is a great day for me. Since we moved from suburban Colorado to rural Ohio, I have dreamed of the day that I would have a tractor to work our land. This is a giant project, but it's the...
  162. J

    Massey Ferguson 65 Valve adjustment

    Ok so me and my father f]have this Massey that we are starting to fix back up in running condition. So we have changed all plugs, wires, distibutor cap, and contacts. nothing so then we took...
  163. E

    MF 65 FUEL QUESTION

    Hello, i am new to working on tractors first off, a friend of mine bought a i believe 58 MF65 tractor and i am working on it for him. it is a g176 cont 4 cyl with a tsx 695 carb, i am either...
  164. bsbrum

    MF65 Hoods & Emblems

    Okay, I am very confused about the styles of hood on the MF65, and the variety of emblems - particularly as they relate to the years of the tractor. I cannot find any definitive explanation as to...
  165. bsbrum

    A newbie question - MF65 Shop Manual omission..

    Hey all. I am a super-newbie with tractors. I have a MF65 that I will be picking up in the next week or so. In preparation I picked up a Massey branded MF65 Gas & Diesel owners manual, and an I&T...
  166. bsbrum

    Tractor newbie. Picking up my ~1959 MF 65 Soon!

    Hello all. I have been a lurker for a while, as I plotted to make my move and buy a tractor. I finally found a deal I could not refuse, and am making the arrangements to pick up my ~1959 MF65. I...
  167. novaman68

    Junk yard find MF65 for $500--few questions

    Like the title says, I scored a MF65 propane tractor at a local scrap yard for $500. The previous owner was using it when it died and wouldn't re-start, he got mad and hauled it to the smasher...
  168. J

    MF65 Electrical schematic needed

    I see old posts for this but many of the links no longer exist. Can anyone point me to downloadable schematic?
  169. C

    MF 65 Steering problem

    I have a 1960 MF 65 with a Perkins diesel and power steering. While mowing the other day my steering wheel lost all tension and would actually spin 360 degrees with no movement of the linkage...
  170. L

    MF 65 Transmission

    Hey guys, I have recently managed to blow a bearing or something in my transmission and the bearings have eaten up a few teeth in the gears...do I have to split the tractor in half to pull the...
  171. D

    Oil & Fuel MF65 too much oil psi!!!

    I've got a 65 that I saved from the scrap pile and restored from the ground up. It didn't have any gauges and the oil filter was broke off and bypassed. I put a new spin on filter kit and gauges...
  172. M

    Running Problems MF 65

    I have a 1965 Massey Ferguson 65 with the continental gas engine in it that runs great for a little while until you start putting a load on it. Then you have to start choking to keep running and...
  173. F

    MF 65 injector pumps interchange?

    my mfd 65 has a DPA 3243-f610 injector pump that is bad.....ugh! have found a DPA 3240 -698? I think that is right.......are they the same and can interchange......? help please been looking for...
  174. D

    I need help with my MF65 hydraulics!!

    I just got an old 1960 mf 65 diesel from my uncle and it hasn't ran for a few years. He said the hyd. were slow and getting weak when he parked it, and now that I got the tractor running the lift...
  175. A

    3-Point Hitch MF 65 Jerky Hydraulics

    My 1963 MF 65 3-pt hitch is jerking/pulsating when lift arms are in any position except down. With both draft control levers in the down position it is smooth. Any ideas?
  176. pete59

    massey 65 water pump question

    hello I have an MF 65 gas G176 continental that needs a water pump. I have no press so punched the old one out of it's pulley with punch and hammer. Is it possible to put new shaft in freezer to...
  177. S

    MF 65 Steering Leak

    I recently bought an MF 65. There is a small leak of oil from the steering column. Whenever it rains, it appears that water runs down the steering shaft, through the seal, and into the steering...
  178. A

    Tires Tires and rims for MF 65. Carb question too.

    I just had a rear rim crumble where the air valve is located. A piece the size of a soup can lid disentegrated when adding air. I am having trouble finding a rim for the tractor. The tire size...
  179. B

    MF 65 Injector pump no fuel to injectors

    Tractor has set for about two years ran great the day I parked it. I have had problems with mutipower so just let it set until I felt like working on it. I drained the tank added fresh fuel...
  180. B

    MF 65 Injector pump no fuel to injectors

    Tractor has set for about two years ran great the day I parked it. I have had problems with mutipower so just let it set till I felt like working on it. I drained the tank added fresh fuel...
  181. T

    Oil & Fuel MF 65 Injector Pump--I Think

    My MF 65 runs great, with no leaks of oil or diesel. The problem is, after I start it & let it idle for about 30 minutes it will start speeding up & slowing down on its own five or six time &...
  182. B

    mf65 mutipower transmisson replacement

    I have a Massey Ferguson 65 perkins diesel with mutipower transmission I have spent a fortune on repairs only to have it fail after a short time don't mind the leak but need engine braking. A...
  183. S

    Buying Advice MF 65 Leak

    I am looking very seriously at a MF 65 gas tractor with a mid-mount sickle bar mower that is for sale at a dealership. It seems to be in good shape, overall. There is a slight leak at what...
  184. S

    Compression on a MF 65?

    Hi, I am looking at an MF 65 with a mid-mount sickle bar mower that a local dealer has for sale. He took it in trade on a newer compact tractor. He tells me that the last owner wanted to trade...
  185. C

    Restoring my MF 65

    I am gonna start a restoration project on my tractor and I am wondering the best sander to use I am gonna purchase a grinder and a wire wheel to remove the rust
  186. K

    Massey Ferguson 65

    My dad's old 65 will lift the 3 point, but has no power, It might lift 100 pounds or so, Gets worse as it warms up. Any sugestions?? thanks, KL
  187. M

    MF 65 Overheating

    I have a 1958 MF 65 with the gas engine. After an hour of use, it overheats to the point of dying, steam and fluid overflow. After sitting a while it starts right up but this time is will not...
  188. P

    is the MF 65 good on fuel?

    I'm putting in a tender for a roadside grass cutting job and was wondering if the MF 65 would be all right for the job? is it good on fuel or should I try finding a smaller tractor?
  189. J

    MF 65 - Hydraulic lever

    Hi, im new so this so any help would be grately appreciated. I have a MF 65 (MK II), which I bought at the right price, and the hydraulic lift control lever (lever nearest seat) is stuck solid...
  190. T

    Massey Ferguson 65 part

    Hi fellow Massey owners. I'm needing a part for my Massey Ferguson 65 tractor. I'm not sure what the part is called and I don't have a part number, but it's the part that the tractor end of the...
  191. T

    Massey Ferguson 65 part

    Hi fellow Massey owners. I'm needing a part for my Massey Ferguson 65 tractor. I'm not sure what the part is called and I don't have a part number, but it's the part that the tractor end of the...
  192. S

    Adding loader and SVCs to Massey 65

    All, I've located a Massey 236 complete with accessory pump, two spool valve, and as I understand it, the reservoir is built into the loader. I will be installing it on a MF65. I would like to...
  193. D

    Massey Ferguson 65 Engine Rotation

    I just replaced the injection pump on my MF65 & need to time it. in order to rotate crank to align the "18 spill" mark on the flywheel, do I access thru hole in frame at front of engine? what size...
  194. P

    MF 65 powersteering

    Hi everyone this is my first time here and I have a problem with the powersteering adjusting screw. It is froze up big time. I have tried penetrating oil and it will not free up. Any suggestions...
  195. D

    MF65 IP removal

    I have confirmed my IP is bad & am in the process of removing it, I have the timing cover removed, the timing gear removed, & 2 1/2" bolts removed, the third bolt is between the IP & the engine...
  196. D

    Weight of MF65 (gas) with FEL

    Hi Guys, Have sold my MF65 tractor with FEL. It has loaded rear tires. It needs to go on a road trip - anyone have an idea of what it's combined weight might be? I am guessing at around 6,000...
  197. M

    massey ferguson 65 rear hydraulic controller

    hi all i am looking at buying a massey ferguson 65 but the raer hydraulics controller is jammed how hard are they to get parts for and is this part hard to repair thanks mikhail
  198. M

    MF 65 Seized Rear Wheel

    This MF has been sitting outside for 2 years now. The motor was covered and it turns over fine. The left rear wheel will not turn when jacked up. It turns just a little. Anyone have any idea where...
  199. E

    Massey 65 lost power

    L have a 1964 muti power 65 while i was bushhogging today started losing power and black smoke when i put a load on the motor is this the fuel filters stopping up motor will still rev up just lost...
  200. D

    Need to know fair value of 1059 MF65 Gas tractor.

    Hi everyone, I am considering selling my 1959 MF65 gas tractor as I hardly ever use it (have a newer tractor) and could really do with the money (retired). I would sell it with two buckets and a...
  201. R

    Oil & Fuel mf65 diesel

    After many years of use my engine started to knock so I did an in frame overhaul, sent the head out and all went well, except now I have an oil leak. I have had the 2 piece oil pan off several...
  202. A

    MF65 will not start

    Hi everyone, I am new to this forum. I need some advice on an MF65 Multi Power that won't start:confused:. I have not come across this problem before. The tractor just cut out, then started and...
  203. N

    MF65 "Multipower" does not work.

    I checked out a local Massey Ferguson 65 yesterday. The early models had 6F-2R, the usual 3spd with hi-lo range. That all works fine. This is a '64 with the "Multipower" option, an addition high...
  204. N

    MF65 Live PTO Difficult to engage

    I am considering buying a 1964 Massey Ferguson 65: The PTO does not always engage when the engine is running. This is a "live" PTO with the dual clutch. Adjusting the clutch pedal linkage did not...
  205. D

    MF 65 speeds

    Could anyone tell me the approximate ground speeds for a 1958 MF 65 gas with the 3x2 transmission? I have a service manual, but no operating manual (figure it might be in there). Also I have seen...
  206. G

    massey 65,165

    Been looking for a tractor for a while. Looked at all the new ones. Was looking at Craigslist tonight and there are several 65s and 165's for sale around $4-6K. Would it be unreasonable to put a...
  207. B

    Backhoe backhoe attachment for MF 65 Industrial

    I am new to this reflector and recently purchase a MF 65 Industrial with a front loader. I would like to add some type of 3 point backhoe attachment in the future but was wondering if there is...
  208. B

    Link to MF 65

    Hello all, Here is a link (Michigan Sportsman Classifieds - Tractor, Implements - Powered by PhotoPost Classifieds) to a MF 65 for sale that was posted yesterday on Michigan Sportsman that...
  209. myjohndeere

    Massey Ferguson 65

    We recently purchase 220 acres primarliy for hunting and game production. We have a MF65 that we hope to use for small tasks around the land like removing fencing, rough mowing, and tilliage work...
  210. K

    MF65 Governor adjustment?

    Another MF65 question. I am having trouble remembering the adjustment to set up the governor on the gas engine 65. Anyone have the procedure to do this? I had one years ago and now am having...
  211. K

    MF65 Power Steering Pump

    Anyone have a good used power steering pump for a MF65 gas engine? Or do you know who might have one or a rebuild kit? I have searched around and I’ve found a lot for 65 diesel, but none for gas...
  212. B

    MF 65 rebuildable?

    I am in need of a medium-size utility tractor, found a Massey Ferguson 65 , gas engine Continental 176, 1958 or 59 model the tractor runs great, has like 4200 hours showing ..... If I buy this...
  213. O

    MF65 rear rims

    I need to replace badly rusted rims on a MF65 (late 50's). Current rims are 13x28, 4-rail power adjust. Don't need power adjust on new rims. If I go with non-pa rims, what kind of hardware would...
  214. A

    Considering MF 65, need advice...

    (I copied this post from "Vintage Tractors" - hoping for more feedback...) I'm looking at a Massey Ferguson Model 65, not sure of the year. It is equipped with a wide front axle, gas motor, 3...
  215. R

    MF 65 Info

    I just purchased a MF 65 and would like to know if anyone has any info on fluid types and volumes. Also is there a filter for the hydraulics. Thanks,
  216. A

    Massey 65 info help?

    Just foud a Massey 65 with the attachments I am looking for... Massey 65, 7 foot blade, 4ft rototiller, 5 ft mower deck, and a post hole digger. $5000 Good price? Any pictures/information on...
  217. A

    Massey 65 info help?

    Just foud a Massey 65 with the attachments I am looking for... Massey 65, 7 foot blade, 4ft rototiller, 5 ft mower deck, and a post hole digger. $5000 Good price? Any pictures/information on...
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