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    Front-End Loader  Advise on how to power a loader on my Massey 188

    Hi all I have a Massey 188 and would like an experienced opinion on how to power a loader. I understand that I can use the existing 3-point pump via a diverter/spool valve setup, but my concern here is that the articulation will be horribly slow as this pump, I believe, has plenty pressure, but...
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    "Clean diesel" and injector pump reliability

    Compliments of the season and happy tractoring to all. Does anyone with concise technical knowledge of old school mechanical injector systems know if we're damaging our pumps and nozzles with clean low-sulphur diesels? The towns nearest my farm only stock 50ppm diesel and I used to previously...
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    Massey Ferguson 185 / 188 workshop manual?

    Greetings fellow tractor enthusiasts I recently bought a neglected Massey 188 which, I understand, is identical to the 185 other than a longer wheelbase by means of a 6" extension in the gear casing. I plan to use it on a small farm I've recently bought for my retirement The tractor runs well...
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    New member from South Africa

    Hi All I'm a new owner of a small holding in Mpumulanga, South Africa. My objective is to permanently leave city life and become self-sustaining. I also wish to form friendships with like-minded folks. Whilst not totally new to farming and country living, there is much I will need to learn...
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