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Hello out there in vintage tractor land. Relatively new to this world. Picked up a 64 MF 50 C with a front loader and a gannon box. After fiddling with a fuel issue, Perkins 246 diesel was loosing prime and would not fire up (replaced lift pump). Scratched my head over not getting more than 4...

Trying to get a definitive answer on the hydraulic fluid for the front loader on my old Massey Ferguson 50C. The permitran Iii has synthetic and detergents I was told are bad for older tractors with bronze bearings. I am new to the old diesel tractor world and greatful for any help

Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately the air filter that is in the tractor sits horizontally, is a dry two stage. outer and inner filters measure roughly 12”L x 5.25“OD x 3”ID and 11”L x 3” OD respectivery. Any other thoughts

Hi all. new to the world of diesel motors and old tractors. Got this 1966 Massey Ferguson 50-C from a great old guy who loved restoring old tractors but couldn’t lift the tools anymore due to back issues. This old girl was his work horse, not his beauty. Not pretty but ran great after bumping...

nice job. I have a 1966 MF-50C that has been giving me similar problems. All the folks that replied to your thread have given me lots of things to try. This is a great place for sharing info. I’m very new to the world of diesel motors. Old hotrodder but limited knowledge of tractors. buy the my...

I have a 1966 Massey 50C. This is my 1st tractor and I love the old girl. I want to make sure I take care of her. I was told because of the bronze bearings/ Bushings that I had to use a mineral base fluid in the gear box. Something to do with detergents and additives eating the bronze. Any info...