Massey Ferguson F35x

[Jenkosowls]

After doing some body repair work for a friends boss i was then soon asked regarding doing a "minor" Tractor restoration for him so he could cut his small field. "In his own words all it really needs is to free the clutch up and a lick of paint" . Nothing mentioned that for 8 or so years it had been left outside uncovered the tractor itself is just over 50 years old. Using the world changing ferguson 3 point linkage system the tractor soon gained world wide recognition to which this very day the agco group still produce the tractor all be it differently under an indian manufacturer

The day it got delivered. 



First few things that became apparent was the lack of the clutch pedal movement lending to the clutch comment. Then the fact the steering had well no steering! Lastly after trying to Bump the tractor in gear the wheel just didnt move. This soon lead us to believe the engine was seized....

Back in doors put the battery on charge and sum things up 

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A modest 6,000 Hours on this 









After charging the battery tried turning it over the starter would engage but it wouldnt turn over. it slowly become apparent that the engine is seized. So the strip down began first impressions was the tar like oil!





Furry inlet 



once the head was removed it was discovered that there was water in a couple of the cylinders not much but enough. After a heating it up and couple of hits with wood and sledge hammer it still wouldnt budge. So a mixture of brake fluid wd40 and diesel was left in the bores for a week. 











old Style push rod system meaning you can remove the head and not worry about timing!

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Looking a little bare but then theres nothing on these to start with!



on to the cylinder head...



this tractor originally had a front loader on it the frame wasnt in good condition some cracked welds on it etc etc but the owner wasnt going to use it for that now so onto removing the loader fenders and frame



Lift comes in handy 



Frame in question 



loader fender and foot plates



Loader frame and roll hoop removed 





it was sat like this for a while. This was to do bit or research and see what the owner wanted eventually it was agreed that the engine with good parts backing would be rebuilt by me. To do a mid engine build new liners pistons piston rings gaskets etc etc was only £170 for genuine agco parts.