New member from Tasmania

[PatrickS2222]

G'Day from sunny Qld!
I also have a couple from the same era ... almost unstoppable. As previously stated, a clean fuel system with good filters is about they need. Filter elements are dirt cheap from Agco Dealers as well as Bepco and Sparex agents. Be aware there is a screen in the lift pump which should stop water, but often doesn't.

If you're computer-savvy, download a workshop manual. If you aren't ... do what I do ... enlist the help of someone younger in the family!
I have a couple good, free complete workshop versions saved on my laptop ... but cannot remember where I downloaded them!
Someone might help out with a link, otherwise I can try to send you a copy.

Be sure to ask about anything you don't understand - there will always be someone who knows the answer. :thumbsup:

 

[PatrickS2222]

Found this 4-part manual - looks the same as I have but is in 4 separate sections.

MF_35_service_manual_1.pdf - Google Drive

MF_35_service_manual_2.pdf - Google Drive

MF_35_service_manual_3.pdf - Google Drive

MF_35_service_manual_4.pdf - Google Drive

Should be virus-free being from Wikipedia - download and save a copy of each.

 

[Ohnavale]

I have downloaded the entire MF 35 manual and printed it out into sections.

 

[CharlieDelta]

I would blow out all the fuel lines. Check that the glow plug reservoir tank is also clean and free flowing.

I found deteriorating rubber adapter olive gaskets in the fuel pump lines. These probably are all due for replacement.

I would also remove the fuel tank tap and mesh filter and replace all these items.

If you have CAV pump, I would change the mesh filter on the fuel inlet from the filter.

I dropped chain in my tank to scrub out the black gunk that was in there. I used kerosene and then used heavy duty dish washer liquid to flush it out.

I took it down to the service station car wash and used the high pressure truck/degreaser blaster to wash out the inside of the tank.

After all this the tank looked like new inside.

I wire brushed the bottom of the tank and gave it a coat of cold galvanizing primer paint.

I would also check the tank mounting rubbers and spring loaded bolts if your 35 uses them. Mine crumbled in my hand from deteriation.

Anyway all this fixed my lack of power.

Next for me is the rear main seal and steering box leaks if I can muster the courage to do it. I just finnished the cracked exhaust manifold. Irwin twist socket bolt removers are marvelous. Owning a MF135 seems to be a full time job.

 

[Wagtail]

I would blow out all the fuel lines. Check that the glow plug reservoir tank is also clean and free flowing.

I found deteriorating rubber adapter olive gaskets in the fuel pump lines. These probably are all due for replacement.

I would also remove the fuel tank tap and mesh filter and replace all these items.

If you have CAV pump, I would change the mesh filter on the fuel inlet from the filter.

I dropped chain in my tank to scrub out the black gunk that was in there. I used kerosene and then used heavy duty dish washer liquid to flush it out.

I took it down to the service station car wash and used the high pressure truck/degreaser blaster to wash out the inside of the tank.

After all this the tank looked like new inside.

I wire brushed the bottom of the tank and gave it a coat of cold galvanizing primer paint.

I would also check the tank mounting rubbers and spring loaded bolts if your 35 uses them. Mine crumbled in my hand from deteriation.

Anyway all this fixed my lack of power.

Next for me is the rear main seal and steering box leaks if I can muster the courage to do it. I just finnished the cracked exhaust manifold. Irwin twist socket bolt removers are marvelous. Owning a MF135 seems to be a full time job.

Once the OP gets things sorted he should pick up some "Fuel Doctors" diesel/fuel treatment... typically from Supercheap Auto. They're a QLD mob and the product is tops!

Our North American friends can't get it. Well, they could but shipping costs would double the price.

 

[CPTKILLER]

Howdy!!!!!!!

 

[CharlieDelta]

I will try that stuff, I always thought all those "additives" in Supercheap was snake oil. But I just checked some of the reviews and their videos and it looks credible.

I will try putting some of that Fuel Doctors stuff in my system and see how it goes. Although my tractor after all the work is pretty good now.

You heard anything about the "Cost Effective Maintenance" additives?

Once the OP gets things sorted he should pick up some "Fuel Doctors" diesel/fuel treatment... typically from Supercheap Auto. They're a QLD mob and the product is tops!

Our North American friends can't get it. Well, they could but shipping costs would double the price.

 

[CharlieDelta]

Howdy and Happy New Year to you when it arrives.

 

[Ohnavale]

Thanks for the New Year wishes. I finally got the tractor man Roger out, told him the problem with the tractor. He took the fuel tap bung out and found the filter on top had come off and was floating around inside the tank. According to Roger that could have been the problem as the filter would have blocked the fuel from leaving the tank. He drained some of the diesel out which was very clean and while I put my third finger over the bung hole Roger blew out the bung to clean it. He finally came back and took over and with a long piece of stiff plastic he fished out the filter from the tank, it was covered in greasy brown muck, the mesh completely full of it. Roger told me that a lot of the time filters aren稚 used anymore so I can稚 honestly say that I saw him put a new one in as I was standing off to side. The tractor had been sucking air somewhere as well and I had noticed that the fuel pipe coming from the tank to the bottle kept coming undone. The nut would vibrate undone and the pipe would fall off. That has now been fixed. The old girl started first turn of the key which was great however I haven稚 been out to slash grass as the hot weather kicked in, I had been told years ago not to slash if the temperature got over 25 deg Celsius.

 

[Wagtail]

Thanks for the New Year wishes. I finally got the tractor man Roger out, told him the problem with the tractor. He took the fuel tap bung out and found the filter on top had come off and was floating around inside the tank. According to Roger that could have been the problem as the filter would have blocked the fuel from leaving the tank. He drained some of the diesel out which was very clean and while I put my third finger over the bung hole Roger blew out the bung to clean it. He finally came back and took over and with a long piece of stiff plastic he fished out the filter from the tank, it was covered in greasy brown muck, the mesh completely full of it. Roger told me that a lot of the time filters aren稚 used anymore so I can稚 honestly say that I saw him put a new one in as I was standing off to side. The tractor had been sucking air somewhere as well and I had noticed that the fuel pipe coming from the tank to the bottle kept coming undone. The nut would vibrate undone and the pipe would fall off. That has now been fixed. The old girl started first turn of the key which was great however I haven稚 been out to slash grass as the hot weather kicked in, I had been told years ago not to slash if the temperature got over 25 deg Celsius.

Yep. As I mentioned, pop over to Supercheap Auto in Glenorchy and get a large bottle of "Fuel Doctors"... it'll have a squeeze-measuring cup incorporated. 50ml per tank and you'll be worry free from biocide gunk + more. It breaks the bad crap down so fine that it passes through the filter to be burnt up by the engine.

Heck, I add a bit to my 2-stroke fuel and into the petrol for the D110.

An alternate supply is via Independent Oils in Devonport... they deliver, especially in you want the 5lt jug. Also at Agfest.