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  1. DaButcher

    No loader blues

    Think I'm gunna have to start the quest to add a loader to my MF165. With several acres to clean up after having the timber thinned out the landscape rake is getting worn out quick. Every time I search for a solution to aid in the clean up it always ends with a grapple appearing to be the best...
  2. DaButcher

    Bush Hog top link & quick hitch

    I haven't found the right combination for the Bush Hog top link and HF quick hitch yet. I've tried raising and lowering the QH and not satisfied yet, any suggestions?
  3. DaButcher

    1500 4wd issue

    Searched this forum with no success. 1982 Ford 1500: Noticed a noise in front when going from reverse to forward in 4wd. Sounded like slack in either the drive-shaft or differential. Continued mowing in 2wd and later tried to duplicate the noise in 4wd to figure out what was making the noise...
  4. DaButcher

    Oils, coolant and additives in classic Massey Fergusons

    I know the oils and coolant have been discussed many times on TBN, just thought it would be good to put MF specific information in one place. Coolant: Traditional green antifreeze Engine oil: Rotella T in 15/40 Hydraulic oil: ? Steering fluid: ? Diesel fuel additives: 2 stroke oil is...
  5. DaButcher

    1500 tie rod end needed

    4wd 1500 Anyone have a good source for tie rod ends? Right side broke and I'd like to replace both so it's good for another 31 years :licking:
  6. DaButcher

    MF 165 knocking

    Purchased the MF 165 from a family friend for salvage value. Perkins Diesel that has a knock like someone is tapping with a hammer. Appears to be a small amount of engine oil the the coolant also, but not visa versa. Seller says it is a 1974 model. If the engine is worth repairing it will also...
  7. DaButcher

    new

    Hey Guys New here because of purchasing a MF 165 that has a engine knock and oil in the coolant. Will (if he uses that name here) from another forum recommended this forum to me. I also am a long time owner of a Ford 1500, not sure yet if there is a place here for the Jap made Fords, but if...
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