I’ve been changing oil in stuff for years and never thought of creating an “oil change” tote 🤦♂️ That’s a great idea and I’m definitely gonna do that 👍
@@dgeorge852 My Grandfather did that--saved his old oil in a 55 gal. drum-mounted it on the back of the old tractor--with a pipe running cross ways--with holes drilled in it-once you started moving---pull a string behind you that opened a valve--and go down the road slowly. Pack tight as real asphalt. Didn't throw anything away on his place.
So very pleased you showed the screw ups...as a retired Ag teacher I can tell you 'the screw ups are the most important part of learning to do it right' Thanks again.
I want to thank you for making this video. I'm not mechanically inclined and need to service a 471 that I'm borrowing from a old friend for feeding my livestock this winter. It gelled up on me (and I did treat the fuel..but see there is water in the settling bowl. I'm a herdsman..so learning to take care of my "own" tractor is a new venture for me after having guys that serviced all equipment back when I was growing up and working for other farmers.
Other then the glass bowl issues you had it easy on that fuel filter. No fuel in the arm pit or anything. Don't forget eye protection next time. Fuel and glass in your eyes doesn't feel to good. Great video as usual!!!
Good video. That’s a fine Massey. I have a 1998 model 231. It’s an excellent tractor. It takes the same filters as your 240. I broke a glass bowl years ago while grading a driveway. A tire threw up a rock and busted it. If you never wanna see corrosion again on anything with battery terminals, apply a coat of silver Never Seize/anti seize lubricant on them. I been doing this for years. A mechanic told me about it years ago.
Nicely done. Just remember if you are going to fill the oil filter with oil before installing, fill the smaller holes. The big hole go directly into the engine. So it filters into the small holes, threw the filter element and back threw the engine to lube it. So if there is any contaminants in the new oil etc.. it will get run threw the filter 1st. Woooooo 😁👍 love watching and doing basic maintenance, so therapeutic
You are the type of person I search for when I'm looking to buy a used piece of equipment. Because you are so fanatical about maintenance as I am too.👍🏻👍🏻
it's somewhat comforting to know that unfortunate mishaps sometimes happen to someone else other than myself.... and kudos for handling it with good humor and the resolve to get it done right. Don't sweat the small stuff, and, ultimately, it's all small stuff. If I could only walk the walk.....
Thanks for showing mess ups, helps me to feel normal. Been doing my own maintenance for years but still occasionally mess stuff up. Thanks for the videos too.
I bought an old 1972 Massey Ferguson 245 and I totally restored it every bolt, washer, nut, new wiring, I had the tractor in a million pieces but boy is she strong and looking good now...
I'm surprised Super Clean doesn't have something in their bag if tricks for that. I find it totally awesome that you're not afraid to show your mistakes. That is also a very vital part of learning how to do things. Everyone has bad days when nothing seems to go right. We live , learn and move on.
Andrew Yours is the best comment. Drive to the store ,get the ,part ,drive back, do it all over again , look stupid in front of the Ag dealer desk and fill the car up with gas ect
Note to self..... clean your items including hands BEFORE removing stubborn seals. Nice tutorial Josh, keep up the great work! Love them 'ol Massey's. Brings back fond memories.
I'm the proud owner of a 1920's Ferguson who's restoration is almost finished and just discovered the channel today. Considering that you're all the way across the Atlantic and halfway across the US, the last thing I expected was to hear you mention my home town of Wolverhampton! Especially as the part in question was most probably made in the Lucas Engineering plant that is just 2 miles from my home, although it is now called Lucas Aerospace! Loving the content and looking forward to working my way through all the vids!
My Dad had a Massey 240 just like the one here. Bought it new around 1986-87. Had it for probably 15 yrs. Baled hay with it. Cut pasture grass. All around farm use. He sold it after his first stroke along with his farm.
sharing your mistakes is the best, honest, helpful, educational and funny thing I have watched this week. I did laugh on the first drop but I didn't laugh on the second break because I realized how you are really keeping your cool here. Kudos, WOOOOOO!!
Josh, enjoyed this video of servicing the tractor. Amazed at how calm you remained when the first bowl dropped and broke. Even more amazed when the second one broke. I laughed when you showed that you had purchased two more just to be safe. Great video.
Hey Stoney Ridge. Thanks for being honest. Mostly everyone would have cut that mistakes out. But you didnt. I like that. We are human and humans make mistakes. It shows you keeping your cool while being disappointed. But life must go on. Great video!
Hey Josh I've got a 1973 464 international harvester and it has glass bowls on both the primary and secondary fuel filters. They make a conversion kit for the tractors with glass bowls so you can switch it over too a regular screw on filter like your oil filter. I'm probably going to switch mine over. Just thought I'd mention the conversation kit to ya. Thanks for the video
Josh I have seen some people drill out the center of the oil plug and install a heavy rare earth magnet from harbor freight. You may want to do that. You can use some silicone around the rubber on your filters and maybe even though they don’t look dirty just blow them out.
Very good video. Really appreciate seeing how to bleed the fuel system after installing new filters. I am changing mine out today on our 1965 MF 135 Diesel. Maybe someday you can film a how-to video on hydraulic oil change?
Josh, I wish I was your neighbor, I would love to hang out with you. Love how easy going you are, and love learning from your knowledge and mistakes. I would come over and help you mow for free. Thanks for the entertainment.
Have owned several Massey Ferguson’s with Perkins Diesel engines and have never had an issue with one! Now that T Shirt you have on had better be clean when you’re done or it’s your ass!! LOL!!! Working on a Massey you need a Massey hat lol! Great video !!! NAPA filters are made by Wix! Excellent filters! Josh is an excellent teacher/instructor!
Great idea on the tote. I'm not sure about the terminal cleaner. So baking soda/ terminal cleaner is a acid neutralizer. You have a vented battery. As a mechanic of many years I used to service batteries the same way. Every so often I would have a customer return needing a battery. I then only used water and a brush to clean the battery. I had a substantial less customers returning for a battery. Just a suggestion.
Hi Stoney Ridge Farmer. Being human is always an adventure. Thanks for taking us along on your journey and letting us see your mistakes. This video really shows the time and money that you invest in making good content. We really know how to change fuel filters correctly now. :) Much appreciated man. Cheers and God Bless. ~Mike and Ester~
Oh brother, thats horrible. I have done the same thing wearing the gloves lol. I serviced my tractor yesterday and had the hardest time with my fuel filter bowl lol. Awesome little tractor and awesome video brother. WHOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
i been servicing the kubota and took me only 10mintues feul filter and oil change wich wasnt bad timing newholland took 3 hours and 45 mintues to do on it wich was a pain full and hard to acess get to
@@michaelmactavish1728 my filter got stuck inside bowl and didnt wanna come out. Took literally 15 minutes to change oil, oil filter, hydro filter, add hydro oil and change air filter lol. And 20 minutes fighting fuel filter lol. I am changing my fuel filter more often than recommended due to the high amount of trash that was in it.
Great video. I will definitely keep your tips in mind when I service my tractor. My Grandpa always said there is no harder job than a farmer. You have to be able to do it all. I had to do some cold iron work on our hay baler so we could finish before the rain.
Battery terminals .... boiling water & baking soda rinse to clean off the sulphate grot ... then pop the terminals a smear with chassis grease .. replace terminals and they should be clean for evermore ... AND USE UR SAFETY GLASSES in future ... Cheers from Australia.
This is exactly what I would do. You have more patience than me. I love how you don't edit your mistakes out and don't try and act like you know it all. We are all learning together. They guys who act like they know it all will never learn anything.
Josh that stuff on the battery is battery acid, the battery is boiling from being over charged. Check the volts coming into the battery and see if it is to much if it is you need to replace one of two things so now a days alternators come with internal diodes to distribute the power if you have this you need an alternator, but since that is so old you probably still have a separate voltage regulator somewhere on the tractor that is what is going to be bad because it is sending to much to the battery.
Josh... Please do NOT take offense to my post, but I giggled my @$$ off during this vid!!! I FINALLY figured out, I'm NOT the onlyone who has crappy things happen to them during routine vehicle/mower/other maintenance! haha So sorry for the issues you experienced, but in the long run.... that's now called Wisdom!!! Thank You for the maintenance video!!!
Every battery that I have had with corrosion build up on top of the terminal, always had corrosion the length of the terminal and cable. It's always easier to pull the cables off and clean at that time, than to have an issue when your wanting to get some work done. YMMV. Love the channel.
I own a John Deere tractor and always leaned towards John Deere tractors but man I love that Massey Ferguson. In the next few years I’m looking to add a tractor around 40hp to the farm mainly for gardening and a back up for winter to feed hay just in case my larger tractor has to be down for a repair. I’d say most likely I’ll be looking for a Massey Ferguson. Love the video keep them coming.
Once again, I’ll be ahead of the game if I ever need to help a friend service a tractor. Especially the necessary cautions regarding those glass bowls. In the end - Good job, Josh.
still the same system that is on my mf165 from 1971 great tractors mine had the rear hydraulics took them off because it makes running the 3 point lift a pain now mine has a full set of rear outlets running off my front mounted pump that also runs my loader mine is not as good looking but it gets used everyday no down time for anything but maintenance take care and be safe
Glad I'm not the only one who has bad luck servicing tractors! Still got a 83 MF 240 my grandpa bought brand new. Doesn't look near as pretty as yours!
Josh, them battery terminals sure is purty! And that's all! You must take the clamps loose, remove, and wire brush them and the terminals, inside and out, with a battery terminal wire brush gizmo. If you don’t it's like getting all dressed up in your Sunday best and not changing your u-trou!
I agree on the log book. I have a spiral notebook on every piece of equipment that I have. It has the model, serial number and the PIO date on the front cover. For my chainsaws I lump them all into one spiral notebook. One thing I do is put the date and hours of operation on the filter before I install it. When I check the oil after running it for a few minutes, I do it the next morning after it is perfectly cold and all the oil has had a chance to drain into the sump.
great instructional video Josh especially showing the mistakes we all make. Who hasn't over tightened something before? This helps us all learn. BTW I love your Massey Ferguson. Such a work horse.
Hey great video! I have a MF 255 that I am working on and currently I am working on the power steering pump that ran out of oil. My question is what type of fluid do I need to buy for the power steering system? Thank you!
What cranking amps is the battery? Thank you for being the first person to show this in detail especially for me, a new owner of a Massey pretty much identical to yours.
Thanks for the video. Applying what I learned from you on my old Lincoln SA 250D welding machine. I also broke a the bowl the first time I tried changing the fuel filter. The worst part is I was changing it in a middle of a job and ran into alot of trouble. Ended up taking it to a mechanic the first time. And the second time I paid someone to replace it for me. This time I'm gonna try doing it myself again.
Murphy was visiting you that day. I feel your pain that has happened to me many times. The replacement glass bowls don't seem to be as strong as the original.
Love your tractor.....have a 1992 model waiting for restoration. Only thing, please buy a roll bar. It scares me to watch your tractor without it. Keep up the good work.
Hi, Am retired and going in to farming. Having some land already into banana crop farming, but have a desire to do more in silage for cattle that already are gaining numbers. I think after having this tractor, and the implements to other than the ones at the back, a loader in front to lift up some stuff is necessary. Is the Ferguson having this mechanism in front to fix up a loader? This very important for in making a choice of this type, you were not clear on this in the videos you have worked upon. Thank you dear Stoney Ridge, when you answer in affirmative I go for it of the 75HP
I grew up with those little massey tractors my first tractor was a 135 massey very good very tough can handle almost any thing can pull a 3 disc plough it's easy to add the auxiliary hydraulics that little square cap under the seat is where you tap into
You might want to to do a video on why you bought a Round hay baller instead of a regular square. Because of storage space, round bales can be stored outside. Plus you might want to think about getting, or borrowing a wrapper for the bales.
Seems simple enough huh.....sometimes you have to learn by feel...this little glass bowl is probably the most common thing to break on a tractor of this vintage...lol...like the say S$!t happens lol
JOSH, A little advice from an automotive and aircraft mechanic. Observe torque specs! When using a wrench (not a torque wrench) choke up on the wrench. You will feel the torque better that way. You will feel the loose turns (virtually no resistance). Then you will feel the tightening turns. Depending on the item you are tightening, give "metered force" to put pressure on an o-ring, etc. Beam type torque wrenches are economical and rarely wear out. You can practice your torque pressure on an extension clamped in a bench vice. Then duplicate it with the same tool but put some "feel" into it. Just a short and incomplete lesson. I'm 72 and after working with aircraft grade hardware I had to remember the softer hardware of automotive grade and even softer grade of common hardware.
If you pre lube your oil filters, fill into the outside portion of the filter. Pouring oil down the center goes past the filter media. If I see corrosion around the battery terminals like you had, I recommend pulled the cables off and cleaning. The spray type cleaner that you are using is good though. Clean everything, coat battery posts with dielectric grease or even tube grease (if you're in a pinch) and reinstall. Those fuzzy felt things under the cables get thrown in the trash. Less serface area and contact with the battery terminals. For labeling my filters, I use Sharpe or paint pens depending on color of filter.
Awesome video. I will be doing a service on my MF 240 tractor tomorrow. will post an update of my success. My tractor has been idle for a year so will also add some fuel cleaner in the fuel tank. Do you use fuel cleaners on your tractor? what is your experience?
I use this: amzn.to/34hGMP8 (Stoney ridge farmer affiliate link from amazon, means if you use it I get a small commission) I power service in my 100 gallon diesel truck tank with every fillup and have had no more problems with water in my fuel...this was a huge issue a year ago!
I watched this video this morning, confident I wouldn't make a mistake like that. I changed the front diff fluid in the sub compact, then rammed the garage door rail with the damn front loader
The Stoney Ridge Farm Follies......that was a hoot Josh.....next time lay down a carpet......ooops ….because I broke one on my sidewalk years ago and we didn't have a farm store...….nor the internet.....not even cell phones.....only a telegraph …..or smoke signals
Professor SRF when are your office hours...Great job teaching with great audio and well as video... as I say, the coffee is not as sweet if you do not spill some the way to your desk!!!!! SRF has not yet killed the Demon Murphy, yet!!!!!!!
Oh man I feel for ya on the busted fuel bowl. That’s the kind of stuff that normally happens to me....only I do it when it’s a 100 degrees here in Texas followed promptly by a few choice curse words. 😩
Not too bad. I may be able to do this myself. Bought my 135 second hand and it leaked everything and I put it off until one fateful, windy, dry Summer day when it caught on fire from a battery spark. So now I think I'll be more proactive. My issue is oil coming from one of the nuts on the side with the starter...NEAR the starter. Just wondering where I can tighten it.
Thank you for making this video. I just got an old MF240 myself and it needs some love.. Pretty much everything you mentioned here. I'll work on it this weekend. Not sure if you have a list/links somewhere, but it would be super helpful to know which filters to buy. As someone completely new to this, there seems to be endless choices online with varying price points. In the meantime, I'll hit the local tractor supply shop. Again, thank you!
Stephane Come WIX filters are a good choice. He used NAPA filters, the differences between those two brands are the part numbers. WIX makes the NAPA branded filters for them, A WIX filter has a 5 digit part number, the NAPA number is the last 4 digits of the WIX number if I remember right. WIX has an online filter cross reference list, just put in the part number and maybe the brand of the filter you have now and it spits out their number for it.
I don’t know if you realize but you and several others are helping President Trump make America Great Again what you put on your show help others learn and grow. So please keep it up. I myself enjoy your videos. There is a fight going on good against evil there always has and always will. All we can do if keep fighting. I been in the Military such as yourself. And all we can do is unite and support our President before it’s to late. I am sorry for rambling but I felt like I had to post this. Keep up the good work you and others are making a difference on You Tube I can feel it.
I’ve been changing oil in stuff for years and never thought of creating an “oil change” tote 🤦♂️ That’s a great idea and I’m definitely gonna do that 👍
I remember the days when you just dumped it out on the ground somewhere.
Good place was dirt roads or driveways to keep them packed down.
@@dgeorge852 My Grandfather did that--saved his old oil in a 55 gal. drum-mounted it on the back of the old tractor--with a pipe running cross ways--with holes drilled in it-once you started moving---pull a string behind you that opened a valve--and go down the road slowly. Pack tight as real asphalt. Didn't throw anything away on his place.
So very pleased you showed the screw ups...as a retired Ag teacher I can tell you 'the screw ups are the most important part of learning to do it right' Thanks again.
I want to thank you for making this video. I'm not mechanically inclined and need to service a 471 that I'm borrowing from a old friend for feeding my livestock this winter. It gelled up on me (and I did treat the fuel..but see there is water in the settling bowl. I'm a herdsman..so learning to take care of my "own" tractor is a new venture for me after having guys that serviced all equipment back when I was growing up and working for other farmers.
Other then the glass bowl issues you had it easy on that fuel filter. No fuel in the arm pit or anything. Don't forget eye protection next time. Fuel and glass in your eyes doesn't feel to good. Great video as usual!!!
Good video. That’s a fine Massey. I have a 1998 model 231. It’s an excellent tractor. It takes the same filters as your 240.
I broke a glass bowl years ago while grading a driveway. A tire threw up a rock and busted it.
If you never wanna see corrosion again on anything with battery terminals, apply a coat of silver Never Seize/anti seize lubricant on them. I been doing this for years. A mechanic told me about it years ago.
Nicely done. Just remember if you are going to fill the oil filter with oil before installing, fill the smaller holes. The big hole go directly into the engine. So it filters into the small holes, threw the filter element and back threw the engine to lube it. So if there is any contaminants in the new oil etc.. it will get run threw the filter 1st.
Woooooo 😁👍 love watching and doing basic maintenance, so therapeutic
Hope to change oil on mf135 diesel soon. Is it ok or even better not to fill the new filter?
@@timdippel7517 I personally fill it with oil.
Just bought a Massey 245. This video is extremely helpful for someone like me who hasn’t serviced a tractor before. Thanks!
As an extra reminder, I take a Sharpie and write the change date on the filters. You see the date every time you use the tractor. Good video.
You are the type of person I search for when I'm looking to buy a used piece of equipment. Because you are so fanatical about maintenance as I am too.👍🏻👍🏻
it's somewhat comforting to know that unfortunate mishaps sometimes happen to someone else other than myself.... and kudos for handling it with good humor and the resolve to get it done right. Don't sweat the small stuff, and, ultimately, it's all small stuff. If I could only walk the walk.....
Thanks for showing mess ups, helps me to feel normal. Been doing my own maintenance for years but still occasionally mess stuff up. Thanks for the videos too.
I bought an old 1972 Massey Ferguson 245 and I totally restored it every bolt, washer, nut, new wiring, I had the tractor in a million pieces but boy is she strong and looking good now...
Very instructive. Thank you for not hiding your mistakes to help others avoid them. That is probably the part that I most liked. Greetings from Spain.
I am so glad to see someone else has my kind of luck with breaking replacement parts. Way to roll with it.
I'm surprised Super Clean doesn't have something in their bag if tricks for that. I find it totally awesome that you're not afraid to show your mistakes. That is also a very vital part of learning how to do things. Everyone has bad days when nothing seems to go right. We live , learn and move on.
Double OUCH! That "pick" tool you used is the best to get O-rings out with. Does not damage the sides. Great video. 🚜-Woooooo!!!
"Honey, where have you been the last 3 days? I was starting to worry about you"......just changing the fuel filters on the Massey Dear 😊
I've been there too except there were some choice words I can't repeat and maybe a flying wrench!
Andrew S can’t stop 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Andrew Yours is the best comment. Drive to the store ,get the ,part ,drive back, do it all over again , look stupid in front of the Ag dealer desk and fill the car up with gas ect
Tell me about it I'm dealing with a old 65 diesel, cab canister type they suck
Note to self..... clean your items including hands BEFORE removing stubborn seals. Nice tutorial Josh, keep up the great work! Love them 'ol Massey's. Brings back fond memories.
I'm the proud owner of a 1920's Ferguson who's restoration is almost finished and just discovered the channel today. Considering that you're all the way across the Atlantic and halfway across the US, the last thing I expected was to hear you mention my home town of Wolverhampton! Especially as the part in question was most probably made in the Lucas Engineering plant that is just 2 miles from my home, although it is now called Lucas Aerospace! Loving the content and looking forward to working my way through all the vids!
Hate it didn't go smoothly, but love your vids for the total honesty. As someone who likes DIY, always good to see we all make mistakes!
My Dad had a Massey 240 just like the one here. Bought it new around 1986-87. Had it for probably 15 yrs. Baled hay with it. Cut pasture grass. All around farm use. He sold it after his first stroke along with his farm.
Felt your pain.........I've broken glass bowl too. .....your human and appreciate you showing the fail.
Don't feel bad brother I have been down that same road with them glass bowls they are so touchy ..man that is a clean 🚜
sharing your mistakes is the best, honest, helpful, educational and funny thing I have watched this week. I did laugh on the first drop but I didn't laugh on the second break because I realized how you are really keeping your cool here. Kudos, WOOOOOO!!
Thanks for showing your “fails”. For us “need to know why and not just how” folks like me it makes for better retention/learning.
Josh, enjoyed this video of servicing the tractor. Amazed at how calm you remained when the first bowl dropped and broke. Even more amazed when the second one broke. I laughed when you showed that you had purchased two more just to be safe. Great video.
Hey Stoney Ridge. Thanks for being honest. Mostly everyone would have cut that mistakes out. But you didnt. I like that. We are human and humans make mistakes. It shows you keeping your cool while being disappointed. But life must go on. Great video!
Hey Josh I've got a 1973 464 international harvester and it has glass bowls on both the primary and secondary fuel filters. They make a conversion kit for the tractors with glass bowls so you can switch it over too a regular screw on filter like your oil filter. I'm probably going to switch mine over. Just thought I'd mention the conversation kit to ya. Thanks for the video
baldwin has options for most to go solid but still have the water drain
@@tomprendy thanks is Baldwin their website
Josh I have seen some people drill out the center of the oil plug and install a heavy rare earth magnet from harbor freight. You may want to do that. You can use some silicone around the rubber on your filters and maybe even though they don’t look dirty just blow them out.
I'm glad you put the stickers on the right way.
Most people put them on the wrong way.
Very good video. Really appreciate seeing how to bleed the fuel system after installing new filters. I am changing mine out today on our 1965 MF 135 Diesel. Maybe someday you can film a how-to video on hydraulic oil change?
Thanks for the channel Josh. It will continue to grow because men will never get tired of watching other men work, mistakes and all. The best!
Josh, I wish I was your neighbor, I would love to hang out with you. Love how easy going you are, and love learning from your knowledge and mistakes. I would come over and help you mow for free. Thanks for the entertainment.
lol
Have owned several Massey Ferguson’s with Perkins Diesel engines and have never had an issue with one! Now that T Shirt you have on had better be clean when you’re done or it’s your ass!! LOL!!! Working on a Massey you need a Massey hat lol! Great video !!! NAPA filters are made by Wix! Excellent filters! Josh is an excellent teacher/instructor!
Love the regal grand national. I had a 87 when I was 16 back in 92-93. Loved that car. Went through tires like it was cool😂😂 that tractor is a gem bro
Just wanted to say thanks for keeping it real and not editing out the mistakes. I've definitely had more stupid screw ups than that lol
me too man!
Great idea on the tote. I'm not sure about the terminal cleaner. So baking soda/ terminal cleaner is a acid neutralizer. You have a vented battery. As a mechanic of many years I used to service batteries the same way. Every so often I would have a customer return needing a battery. I then only used water and a brush to clean the battery. I had a substantial less customers returning for a battery. Just a suggestion.
Hi Stoney Ridge Farmer. Being human is always an adventure. Thanks for taking us along on your journey and letting us see your mistakes. This video really shows the time and money that you invest in making good content. We really know how to change fuel filters correctly now. :) Much appreciated man. Cheers and God Bless. ~Mike and Ester~
Really down to earth teacher makes good since, glad I found it on the website
Oh brother, thats horrible. I have done the same thing wearing the gloves lol. I serviced my tractor yesterday and had the hardest time with my fuel filter bowl lol. Awesome little tractor and awesome video brother. WHOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
i been servicing the kubota and took me only 10mintues feul filter and oil change wich wasnt bad timing newholland took 3 hours and 45 mintues to do on it wich was a pain full and hard to acess get to
@@michaelmactavish1728 my filter got stuck inside bowl and didnt wanna come out. Took literally 15 minutes to change oil, oil filter, hydro filter, add hydro oil and change air filter lol. And 20 minutes fighting fuel filter lol. I am changing my fuel filter more often than recommended due to the high amount of trash that was in it.
Poke a hole in the oil filter and let it drain into the pan. I serviced diesel trucks for many years doing this to prevent major spills. Great job,
My dad has two Ford tractors from the late 50s that are both still running .....ones diesel and the other is gasoline......great tips 👍👍👍
Great video. I will definitely keep your tips in mind when I service my tractor. My Grandpa always said there is no harder job than a farmer. You have to be able to do it all. I had to do some cold iron work on our hay baler so we could finish before the rain.
Battery terminals .... boiling water & baking soda rinse to clean off the sulphate grot ... then pop the terminals a smear with chassis grease .. replace terminals and they should be clean for evermore ... AND USE UR SAFETY GLASSES in future ... Cheers from Australia.
I am really glad to see a lot more people using Napa Gold filters!
Love that Honda trail 90 in the background. I bought one new in 1969 when I was 16. Shoulda never sold it.
This is exactly what I would do. You have more patience than me. I love how you don't edit your mistakes out and don't try and act like you know it all. We are all learning together. They guys who act like they know it all will never learn anything.
Very true
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Josh my best teacher as always very clear explanations with lots of patients
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Josh that stuff on the battery is battery acid, the battery is boiling from being over charged. Check the volts coming into the battery and see if it is to much if it is you need to replace one of two things so now a days alternators come with internal diodes to distribute the power if you have this you need an alternator, but since that is so old you probably still have a separate voltage regulator somewhere on the tractor that is what is going to be bad because it is sending to much to the battery.
hmmmm
Maybe a Battery Tender frying it? That was a lot of corrosion.
Josh... Please do NOT take offense to my post, but I giggled my @$$ off during this vid!!! I FINALLY figured out, I'm NOT the onlyone who has crappy things happen to them during routine vehicle/mower/other maintenance! haha So sorry for the issues you experienced, but in the long run.... that's now called Wisdom!!! Thank You for the maintenance video!!!
Every battery that I have had with corrosion build up on top of the terminal, always had corrosion the length of the terminal and cable. It's always easier to pull the cables off and clean at that time, than to have an issue when your wanting to get some work done. YMMV. Love the channel.
I own a John Deere tractor and always leaned towards John Deere tractors but man I love that Massey Ferguson. In the next few years I’m looking to add a tractor around 40hp to the farm mainly for gardening and a back up for winter to feed hay just in case my larger tractor has to be down for a repair. I’d say most likely I’ll be looking for a Massey Ferguson. Love the video keep them coming.
One question is the battery powered grease gun worth it? Been on the fence on buying one and would like to see what your opinion of it is.
Once again, I’ll be ahead of the game if I ever need to help a friend service a tractor. Especially the necessary cautions regarding those glass bowls. In the end - Good job, Josh.
Thanks for the “warts and all” video - I don’t have time to make all the mistakes myself!
still the same system that is on my mf165 from 1971 great tractors mine had the rear hydraulics took them off because it makes running the 3 point lift a pain now mine has a full set of rear outlets running off my front mounted pump that also runs my loader mine is not as good looking but it gets used everyday no down time for anything but maintenance take care and be safe
The MF135 and the newer 240's were long sought after by landscape contractors because of their superior lift control. Very nice tractor.
👍Good stuff. Glad to see the bowl breakaway wasn’t edited out.
Keeping ya humble baby! Ha!
Nice Tractor 🚜
Thx ‘J’👍✌️
Great vid. Love that you kept the mistakes and mishaps in the videos. That is truly where we all learn!
Glad I'm not the only one who has bad luck servicing tractors! Still got a 83 MF 240 my grandpa bought brand new. Doesn't look near as pretty as yours!
For the battery corrosion, super glue a penny on top of your battery. That will corrode instead of your terminals. Good video.
Josh, them battery terminals sure is purty! And that's all! You must take the clamps loose, remove, and wire brush them and the terminals, inside and out, with a battery terminal wire brush gizmo. If you don’t it's like getting all dressed up in your Sunday best and not changing your u-trou!
It's really hot outside be careful out in the heat today Josh and remember to stay hydrated
WOOOOOO!!
I agree on the log book. I have a spiral notebook on every piece of equipment that I have. It has the model, serial number and the PIO date on the front cover. For my chainsaws I lump them all into one spiral notebook. One thing I do is put the date and hours of operation on the filter before I install it. When I check the oil after running it for a few minutes, I do it the next morning after it is perfectly cold and all the oil has had a chance to drain into the sump.
great instructional video Josh especially showing the mistakes we all make. Who hasn't over tightened something before? This helps us all learn. BTW I love your Massey Ferguson. Such a work horse.
I like those older tractor like the look of them. You got a nice Massey
Hey great video! I have a MF 255 that I am working on and currently I am working on the power steering pump that ran out of oil. My question is what type of fluid do I need to buy for the power steering system? Thank you!
contact your agco massey ferguson dealer or hit up NAPA...they should know
What cranking amps is the battery? Thank you for being the first person to show this in detail especially for me, a new owner of a Massey pretty much identical to yours.
Thanks for the video. Applying what I learned from you on my old Lincoln SA 250D welding machine.
I also broke a the bowl the first time I tried changing the fuel filter. The worst part is I was changing it in a middle of a job and ran into alot of trouble. Ended up taking it to a mechanic the first time. And the second time I paid someone to replace it for me. This time I'm gonna try doing it myself again.
Murphy was visiting you that day. I feel your pain that has happened to me many times. The replacement glass bowls don't seem to be as strong as the original.
Great tutorial ! People like you are a blessing.
Will try it on our MF 135.
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Great tutorial. Glad you left in the problems you encountered.
Love your tractor.....have a 1992 model waiting for restoration. Only thing, please buy a roll bar. It scares me to watch your tractor without it. Keep up the good work.
Hi, Am retired and going in to farming. Having some land already into banana crop farming, but have a desire to do more in silage for cattle that already are gaining numbers. I think after having this tractor, and the implements to other than the ones at the back, a loader in front to lift up some stuff is necessary. Is the Ferguson having this mechanism in front to fix up a loader? This very important for in making a choice of this type, you were not clear on this in the videos you have worked upon. Thank you dear Stoney Ridge, when you answer in affirmative I go for it of the 75HP
I grew up with those little massey tractors my first tractor was a 135 massey very good very tough can handle almost any thing can pull a 3 disc plough it's easy to add the auxiliary hydraulics that little square cap under the seat is where you tap into
You clean the grease point prior to greasing. Then leave the new grease on the grease zert to stop dirt egress and rust.
I Almost started to sweat watching this video my pole barn is just as bad bought a 42 in fan helped some great video like always josh
Yep...first day wasn't hot ...but second day was over 100 degrees where I was sitting in the shop
That Lynx battery spray worked great! I've seen the CRC stuff before, I don't love how it stays tacky.
You might want to to do a video on why you bought a Round hay baller instead of a regular square. Because of storage space, round bales can be stored outside. Plus you might want to think about getting, or borrowing a wrapper for the bales.
I’ve done the same thing on my father’s old Massey-Harris tractor years ago. It happens!
I know this cost you money , and I hate it for you, but it is hilarious when you break something that seems pretty simple !! 👍👍👍
Seems simple enough huh.....sometimes you have to learn by feel...this little glass bowl is probably the most common thing to break on a tractor of this vintage...lol...like the say S$!t happens lol
JOSH,
A little advice from an automotive and aircraft mechanic.
Observe torque specs! When using a wrench (not a torque wrench) choke up on the wrench. You will feel the torque better that way. You will feel the loose turns (virtually no resistance). Then you will feel the tightening turns. Depending on the item you are tightening, give "metered force" to put pressure on an o-ring, etc.
Beam type torque wrenches are economical and rarely wear out. You can practice your torque pressure on an extension clamped in a bench vice. Then duplicate it with the same tool but put some "feel" into it.
Just a short and incomplete lesson.
I'm 72 and after working with aircraft grade hardware I had to remember the softer hardware of automotive grade and even softer grade of common hardware.
On our farm is a 1960 Massey Fergusson 35 which we work every day may have done 15 to 20 thousand hours.
If you pre lube your oil filters, fill into the outside portion of the filter. Pouring oil down the center goes past the filter media. If I see corrosion around the battery terminals like you had, I recommend pulled the cables off and cleaning. The spray type cleaner that you are using is good though. Clean everything, coat battery posts with dielectric grease or even tube grease (if you're in a pinch) and reinstall. Those fuzzy felt things under the cables get thrown in the trash. Less serface area and contact with the battery terminals. For labeling my filters, I use Sharpe or paint pens depending on color of filter.
Awesome video. I will be doing a service on my MF 240 tractor tomorrow. will post an update of my success. My tractor has been idle for a year so will also add some fuel cleaner in the fuel tank. Do you use fuel cleaners on your tractor? what is your experience?
I use this: amzn.to/34hGMP8 (Stoney ridge farmer affiliate link from amazon, means if you use it I get a small commission) I power service in my 100 gallon diesel truck tank with every fillup and have had no more problems with water in my fuel...this was a huge issue a year ago!
I watched this video this morning, confident I wouldn't make a mistake like that. I changed the front diff fluid in the sub compact, then rammed the garage door rail with the damn front loader
Just a tip. If you want your engine to last, do not use Napa filters. Buy Baldwin, Hastings or similar top quality filters.
Interesting
Great Maintenance Video Josh, may want to put some cardboard on the floor next time to soften the drop...God Bless..Chief..{NYS/ADK}
The Stoney Ridge Farm Follies......that was a hoot Josh.....next time lay down a carpet......ooops ….because I broke one on my sidewalk years ago and we didn't have a farm store...….nor the internet.....not even cell phones.....only a telegraph …..or smoke signals
Thanks for the video, it helped me allot. But how did you pump the air out off the fuel system?
Great video on servicing that MF 240. Great machine. Thanks for the experience.
Best down to earth video going.
Professor SRF when are your office hours...Great job teaching with great audio and well as video... as I say, the coffee is not as sweet if you do not spill some the way to your desk!!!!! SRF has not yet killed the Demon Murphy, yet!!!!!!!
brings me back memories when I was young living on the farm.
I'm up in the Foothills every week I'm going to check Smith Tractor,I need parts for a MF35. Thanks for mentioning their name.
Oh man I feel for ya on the busted fuel bowl. That’s the kind of stuff that normally happens to me....only I do it when it’s a 100 degrees here in Texas followed promptly by a few choice curse words. 😩
Not too bad. I may be able to do this myself. Bought my 135 second hand and it leaked everything and I put it off until one fateful, windy, dry Summer day when it caught on fire from a battery spark. So now I think I'll be more proactive. My issue is oil coming from one of the nuts on the side with the starter...NEAR the starter. Just wondering where I can tighten it.
Thank you for making this video. I just got an old MF240 myself and it needs some love.. Pretty much everything you mentioned here. I'll work on it this weekend. Not sure if you have a list/links somewhere, but it would be super helpful to know which filters to buy. As someone completely new to this, there seems to be endless choices online with varying price points. In the meantime, I'll hit the local tractor supply shop. Again, thank you!
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WIX filters are a good choice. He used NAPA filters, the differences between those two brands are the part numbers. WIX makes the NAPA branded filters for them, A WIX filter has a 5 digit part number, the NAPA number is the last 4 digits of the WIX number if I remember right. WIX has an online filter cross reference list, just put in the part number and maybe the brand of the filter you have now and it spits out their number for it.
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Good Info Josh, lol your log book, label maker and organization oil tub looks familiar something in the service instill into you