massey ferguson 230

My power steering hose at the cylinder split yesterday. I'm unable to locate a replacement. When I search I only find hose for 231,240. Can someone help me locate replacement hydraulic hoses for a MF230? I see that under the battery area I looks like the lines convert to metal going up into...

I have a what I thought was a 230 but Im guessing the hood was changed out. I bought another 230 and it is a little shorter and has different steer setup. google shows a 231 on the net with the small hydraulic steer cylinders and a 230 has rods. Whats the difference in these?

I have a 230 that has a small cyclinder on each side to steer with. I recently changed fluid, filled with hyd 46 fluid. Now no steering at all. Do I need to bleed> If so, where> I cracked a hose at small steer cylinders and it squirts a little fluid here and there, not a stream. What am i doing...

Greetings, I am looking to get a Front-end loader kit for 1978 MF 230 2WD Diesel Tractor. I live in Washington State.

Tractor runs fine for 3 to 3 1/2 hours then rpm’s go up slitly then dies and will not restart until fuel system is purged an all air is removed from lines.

Just bought a Massey Ferguson 230, doing some cleaning and maint, took the air filter apart and the bottom is full of milky oil and 2" of muck and grass and whatever,,got all this washed up and cleaned up,, do I need to take the rest of it apart,,or take the top hose off and run some cleaner...

What is the purpose of the 2 holes beside the oil filter housing in my MF23? The bottom one seems to be weeping oil

Ok I have a 1977 Mf 230 with Perkins diesel i that the name plate has made in us on we’re any of these tractors made in the states also it has a Lucas injection pump on it I cannot find any info on it any help will be greatly appreciated

I have a Massey Ferguson MF 230 (gas) with a front end loader that I'm looking to replace. It has filled 12.4 rear tires and even with a blade hanging on the 3pt, I just don't get traction with a full bucket. It's kinda clunky but I really like the machine. That said I'm tired of getting...

can't get my tractor to start. just replaced the starter motor. it is spinning but not wanting to hook up with the fly wheel. when it does hook up with the fly wheel it's rolling really slow. Any ideas folks? does anyone know how I can manually turn the fly wheel to make sure the engine is not...

I have a little MF 230 that I am going to use in my trailer sales business. I am going to rig it out to move both GN and bumper pulls. Building or buying a 3 point GN/bumper pull attachment is first on the list. Now has anyone built or rigged up something to use on the front of the tractor that...

Anyone have experience adding FEL to the MF 230? Before I entertain getting a new tractor I want to make sure this is not a reasonable thing to do. I've seen MF 236 loaders recommended but have zero experience with loaders in general. The prices for well worn units seem to be $3000-$5000 which...

Im band new to the tractor world. I recently bought a home that came with a Massey Ferguson 230. I plan to use this to cut the large yard. I have started and driven the tractor but can not get the 3 point to drop or move. I reviewed the manuals and see the there is an inspection plate on the...

Im band new to the tractor world. I recently bought a home that came with a Massey Ferguson 230. I plan to use this to cut the large yard. I have started and driven the tractor but can not get the 3 point to drop or move. I reviewed the manuals and see the there is an inspection plate on the...

I have a power steering leak just under the steering wheel and under the dashboard I have attempted to remove the steering wheel by removing the cap and the large nut holding it in place. I used a wheel puller and penetrating oil but it just doesn't seem to want to come loose. I'm wondering if...

Have a friend that inherited his family's 230. I think I'm correct on the year. What would this tractor be worth? It has a little over 400 hours and original paint. Thank you as I'm trying to help him sell it.

I have a MF230 I have been rebuilding and I was hoping someone could tell me how to set the injector pump timing, the injector pump was turned and am sure it is not timed. I have all the timing gears timed on mark and the #1 cylinder on TDC I have done the timing on the pump on a case FA 656...

Hi Here is a link to a free shop / service manual for the Massey Ferguson tractors MF 230 235 240 245 250 (North American market). http://ubuntuone.com/1Izl4NbFMSzmcthn4NynC3 The file is a 26MB PDF.

Replacing head gasket and need torque specs for head bolts

Could I retro fit diff lock to my MF230?

My right side (facing the tractor POV) steering linkage popped out of the ball joint while doing some field work. I tried to pop it back in, but the housing is too worn. It just falls out when some force and gravity are applied. So went to Agcopartsbook and looked up the part (1048272M92)...

I'm considering adding a front end loader to my 1976 Massey 230. The tractor doesn't have any remotes, but it does have hydraulics for the 3pt. I've been doing a little research online, but thought I'd ask the group for their thoughts. I'm trying to keep the total project to ~$1000 if...

I'm pretty sure my tractor is running rich, because I recently replaced some fouled plugs and I also have trouble keeping her running without some choke. I was going to pull the carb and try to clean it out, but I thought I'd start with trying to adjust the mixture. I've looked at it and the...

The oil pressure is about 35+ lbs on my MF 230 when the engine is cold. But as the engine warms the oil pressure goes down to 5 lbs. It's a 4 cylinder gas continental engine. What are the reasons this could happen. Bad main bearings? Bad oil pump? Bad rod bearings? Are the rod bearings...

I'm new to the forum and hoping some experts can help me out. I just purchased a 1976 MF 230 (4cyl gas) tractor. She's running pretty good, put my tachometer isn't showing RPMs. I've taken the cable off the distributor and confirmed that if I spin it the tach works (working cable, working...

I am wanting to add auxiliary hydraulics to my MF 230 tractor. I plan on adding two or three rear remotes and possibly and most likely a front end loader. I was wondering if anyone could tell me how to do this or give me a link to a thread explainging this. I mainly need to know if i need to add...

Hey everyone, this is my first post. I have a 230 massey that the 3 point hitch doesnt work right on. With anything hooked up to it with the draft control lever in the most upright position and the position control lever in the most up position you can put any amount of weight onto it and it...

How do I replace the fuel filter on a Mf 230 disel and how do I remove the air from the system so that it will run? Does the fuel filter element have an enclosed cover?

Does the fuel filter itself have an outer cover that it is in and how do I bleed the system when job done?

Hello all, I bought this MF 230 from a private owner about 30 miles away from me. A friend saw the 230 sitting in a yard with a For Sale sign. I paid $4900. Back blade was included. I have it home now and have hauled 2 trailer loads of brush down to my burn pile. This morning I hooked up my...

Went out to start up my MF230 and noticed a puddle of fluid under the power steering cylinder. Investigated a little further and saw it had been leaking at the end near the linkage. Started the tractor up and sure enough no steering. Is the cylinder most likely shot ?? Any help would be...

I think I got a pretty good deal... 1978 gas MF 230. 1094 hrs. Power steering, 3-pt, remote hydraulics, apparently new rear 12.8 x 28 ag tires. Included home built 6' scraper. Tin is all good, except very minor dings on left fender and paint is faded. Issues are electrical (most lights need...

I've looked at several prior posts, and am a little confused. I have a MF 230 diesel with hydrostatic steering. I'm gettig ready to replace the upper shaft seals on the hydrostatic pump, but am unsure as to what to use for power steering fluid. Some older posts reference Dexron ATF, some say...

Hi Does anyone know l/min or gal/min flow from the hydraulic (trailer tipping ) point on an MF 230 please?

I am considering selling my MF 230 and was curious if anyone had an idea about its value. It is a late 70's ( I will confirm later ) MF 230 (4 cyl Gas) in great shape. Everything works great, has 2 spare front tires, Rear chains and a rear remote hydraulic oulet. My dad and I are the second...

Was taking the grandkids for a ride last year, and the old 230 died. Pulled it back up to the barn, and just went out to try to get it running. Replaced the starter switch and new battery, fuel filter, air filters, but it won't get fuel. If I blow air in through fuel line it will pop off for a...

I am the owner of a John Deere 210C Loader/Scraper and a Massey Ferfuson 230.

I just picked up a 230 and the rear hydralic 3pt is either all the way up or all the way down and it gets to the down position fast:eek: There is no in between. Is there an adjustment for that or is something broke?:confused: I moved the lefer on the right side of the case and no change...

With Bush Hog 5foot front end loader and Howse box blade. The injectors need work and the tractor is not running. How much should I ask for it? cd

I knew I was going to have problems when the two nuts and hydraulic lines came off easily. The tapered shaft on the rear bearing finally yielded to a pickle fork, but the front is still stuck tight. My dealer suggested tapping it with a hammer, backed by another hammer while prying, but so far...

Over the Summer we purchased a MF230 tractor with a Bush Hog 2346QT loader. Currently, the loader oil supply is fed from the hydraulic selector valve on top of the transmission and it returns through the fill plug. There is also an unused factory remote valve on the opposite side. Is there a...

I am complete novice to the tractor world as of last spring. Purchased a MF 230, then a rear mount snow blower. Winter went well. Now the summer is starting in NY. So I am looking for information on purchasing a LOader and a MMM for my 230. But dont know where to begin. Can the 230 even take a...

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We replaced the rear seal and is still leaking,pulled it back apart took the flywheel off and the seal was dry but in looks like the flang that the flywheel bolts onto is pressed onto the crankshaft and apears to be leaking there,is that possible and can that be fixed without pulling the crank?I...

Ok, how does this work the MF 230 is 30hp with a little bit more than 6 feet tire to tire. according to diffrent dealers and manf.web sites a 30 hp tractor should only have 5ft. blower. In other words will a 30 hp machine run a six footer ok? I know the tractor does not like driving through...

Does anybody know where the hydraulic filter for this tractor ( '78' MF 230) is?? Is it a spin on cartridge, or just a screen, or perhaps a hidden filter element. Any help would be great!!

I have a Buddy with a 78 MF 230, He went to use his bushog the other day and the 3ph wouldn't lift it, no noise and no loading of the engine. He said he could help the 3ph lift it, but it would drift back down. He has used the same bushog for many years, so it's not a weight issue. One thing...

A friend of mine just bought a 1977 MF230. The power steering doesn't work. He hasn't taken it to the shop yet but has talked to a mechanic about it and they said that that model had a notoriously bad PS system and that it wasn't worth fixing and that it was a difficult fix if attempted. They...