thanks for the video, I've learned more than I have with any other video. I have a Massey Ferguson 231, grandpa passed away and lost the repair manual. so you've really helped me out. thanks again. please post more videos

@chud327

7 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a great comment. I am so glad I was able to help out and I will be making more videos. Did you see the one where I changed the clutch in my tractor? That was a real job, I would love to hear what you think. I also did a pretty good one on how to get it unstuck by yourself, I hope you will look it up. Thanks for watching.

First time I've ever commented on a you tube video, but I had to say..This video was awesome! Thank you!

@chud327

2 жыл бұрын

That is an awesome comment, I am so honored it was one of my videos that go you out of your shyness. I hope you will watch a few more of mine and leave a few more comments now that the ice is broken. Thanks so much for watching and for the comment.

Great video.

Awesome video! I also have a MF255 and the steering pump is empty and probably I will need to change the filter. What type/kind of fluid do you use for your pump? Thank you!

@chud327

4 ай бұрын

I think I just put regular car power steering fluid, but it has been a while. Maybe google it first. thanks for watching.(Quick google search advised: Use type A suffix A power steering fluid, or use Dextron II Trans fluid)

that's gonna be purdy. We have a massey 245.

@chud327

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much , I love mine. Thanks for watching

having trouble .....mine will run at 1500 rpm like a new one. Wont go beyond that. any suggestions? loved the video. tractors looks great

@chud327

2 жыл бұрын

I would check it first with the air filter, if no change, might change the fuel filter next. If no improvement, I would try it with no muffler... trying cheap experimental stuff first. If still no change could be the injectors or fuel distributor... Good luck and let me know what happens. thanks for watching.

@tater0909

2 жыл бұрын

@@chud327 will do man. I’m Normally pretty good at being a mechanic. Besides tearing into it, I’m stumped. But I will definitely let you know what’s going on

any idea what the yellow light to the left of the steering wheel means?

@chud327

2 жыл бұрын

MIne does not have one, what does it look like? thanks for watching.

@jacuzzijane9631

2 жыл бұрын

@@chud327 its a nickel sized yellow light. My 245 is from 1985

@chud327

2 жыл бұрын

@@jacuzzijane9631 mine is 1977, must be before that idiot light was a thing. Sorry

Where did you buy the grey paint? Brand?

@chud327

2 жыл бұрын

Tractor Supply co. I try to find it when it is buy one get one. thanks for watching.

What paint code color is that? MF has so many grey color paint codes....Thx

@chud327

19 күн бұрын

IDK, I just picked the only one they had at tractor supply. Thanks for watching!!

Where are the thermostat

@edwardmcknight986

Жыл бұрын

Where are the thermostat located

@chud327

Жыл бұрын

I would think follow the too radiator hose back to the engine and the should a housing. I don't know if I have ever seen mine. Good luck and thanks for watching!!

Got to love the sound of a 245 MF diesel engine... It is like a therapie. Thanks for the video Chud327 and best regards -Yves!

@chud327

7 жыл бұрын

I too love how it sounds. Thanks, as always, for watching.

I do love old tractors! Great video for the Gacgyver in all of us, total win on that fuel float!

@chud327

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks and awesome comment!

Love my 245 it sips fuel and works all day. thanks for the vid

@chud327

7 жыл бұрын

I love mine too, and you are so right about the sipping of the fuel. Thanks for watching and did you see my clutch rebuild on this same tractor. I would like to hear what you think.

Great video you are an inspiration. I bought a MF-265 for my brother in law and it's in the garage now I am changing the fluids. Once it's done it will be transported north to run an auger for fencing. Need to get the hydraulic filter off next. Kudos to you.

@chud327

6 жыл бұрын

Dave P. Thanks and good luck with your.

MF 35/135/240 Series are the best small tractors ever made by a country mile !..they could still sell these models all over the world by there thousands in their original format ,no fancy electrics etc.My family farmed within 1 1/2 MLS of the factory at Banner Lane Coventry England (Check out your tractor plate ).PS. good video ,look after her they are like gold every where ! regards.from over the pond.

Really sweet!! Thanks for Sharing

@chud327

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks and thanks for watching.

I wish I had land, so that I would have need for a tractor that I could maintain. Looked like a fun project.

@chud327

7 жыл бұрын

You could do a tractor service where you work on other people's land, then you could justify needing a tractor. I don't know what I would do without mine. I was down for over a year and I missed it a bunch. Thanks for watching.

good stuff chud! may the 245s live on!

@chud327

7 жыл бұрын

I hope it does stay alive a long time! Thanks for watching.

Great job!

@chud327

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks and thanks for watching.

My uncle worked at Massey Ferguson. O-rings scare me since the space shuttle disaster caused by a faulty O-ring.

awesome video and have fun

@chud327

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

"Pull the old one off, drop it in the tank...no just kidding." That killed me! LOL

@chud327

6 жыл бұрын

I love to make people laugh and I love you comment. Thanks for watching.

@muddy_armadillo

6 жыл бұрын

chud327 yer welcome!

great video, brings back a lot of memories, grew up driving a Massey 35. Do your self a favor though any time when your working on the fuel system use gloves, because there is such a high content of water mixed in Diesel fuel it contains a high level of micro-organisms..... not good for your health..... go to any truck stop all the attendants use gloves because its SOP.....

@chud327

6 жыл бұрын

gerard mcauliffe I will keep that tip in mind, next time you will see gloves on. Thanks for watching.

I did that fuel distributor "rebuild" on my dad's MF 135 last Summer. His wouldn't even crank until I did that.

@chud327

7 жыл бұрын

Mine ran great, I was just sick of the fuel leaking out... Thanks for watching.

I need to do th same for my 1045. Needs some paint, my area aroung the grille is silver and so are the rims. I also need to get some flashers. Nice work!

@chud327

7 жыл бұрын

I still have to do the wheels on the other side. Thanks for watching.

That grille reminds me of my grandpas old 49 jeep willys...

@chud327

7 жыл бұрын

I would love to have a nice Willys Jeep! Thanks for watching.

Great job! Looks great. Now all you need to do is paint the hood, dashboard, fenders and it will look good as new.

@chud327

7 жыл бұрын

Yes, it could use some paint all over. Maybe I will do a piece here and there. I have thought about taking the hood and fenders to a body shop and then ordering new decals, but I am probably too cheap. Then you would have to worry about scratches. Either way, by the time I finish, it will be time to start over. Thanks for watching.

@bobross3080

7 жыл бұрын

Nah, I'd just paint it with a few rattlecans, that way if it scratches no big deal. You and your daughter are very artistic maybe one of you could just paint the name on. I guess the main thing is that it works. Thanks for making the kool videos.

@chud327

7 жыл бұрын

You are welcome, thanks for the cool comments.

great video. please do more on when ypu next service or fix somthing on the MF245. I have a 230 and seeing how to do the needed repairs really helps.

@chud327

7 жыл бұрын

I sure will, some people complain that I film too much. Thanks for watching and glad to help!

@randallstewart8487

Жыл бұрын

I have also have a 230 and have the factory service manual,if anyone needs to know any thing from the service manual,245 is set up like the 230,just bigger tractor! Thanks for the video!

This is great. Ran across this while trying to find how to replace my power steering pump. I have a 1978 245 and you have inspired me to do a little fixing on it, maybe some painting. I love this tractor. I have had to stop it with the choke lever for years, would like to use a key. Would you know the name of the part on the tractor I might be looking to replace since you are familiar with the 245's.

@chud327

6 жыл бұрын

I am not sure, there is probably a way to look it up online. I have a switch, a key would be nice. thanks for watching and good luck.

Do the perkins always make that knock in the engine? I have a 165 and it sounds like the engine is knocking but I'm not sure what it is. Not the pumps, checked all that.

@6string327

6 жыл бұрын

check the con rod bearings. See the video of my tractor on my channel if it sounds like yours.

i have a 230...and she keeps bogging down...ive changed the fuel filter. could the muffler have anything to do with it. olus it sounds bad when working her...i need help

@chud327

7 жыл бұрын

I am not sure, I guess it could be a stopped up exhaust, a pinched fuel line, a bad injector, stopped up air filter, etc. There are a bunch of possibilities, but it is hard to guess with out being with the tractor. I hope you can figure it out and thanks for watching.

I still can't get my clutch to stop my tractor I have the same tractor any guess on why the clutch won't stop the tractor?

@chud327

6 жыл бұрын

I would guess one of the fingers on the pressure plate had the pin fall out. That is what happened to mine. That is, as long as you pedal and linkage is still working right. You will have to break it in half to find out. If you were local, I could come help... Thanks for watching and good luck.

I have the same tractor and I'm getting fuel in my oil, what will cause that?

@chud327

6 жыл бұрын

I would hope it is the fuel pump leaking into the crankcase. That would be a super easy fix. Good luck and thanks for watching.

I am having problems putting a 245 distributor back together. Can you recommend any help.

@chud327

6 жыл бұрын

Is your 245 a diesel, shouldn't have a distributor... Wait, do you mean fuel injections distributor? I did it in this video, but I am guess that was not enough to help you. I bet there is a manual online that shows how it goes together. I will take a quick look and see if I can find one. BTW, thanks for watching.

@chud327

6 жыл бұрын

Google had a bunch of images and some look very familiar to what I have. I didn't take mine all the way apart, but from the images, there are a bunch of parts in there. Maybe some of those will help you. I hope this helps.

@stevemoyer148

6 жыл бұрын

Mine is not a diesel. Yes there are a few parts in there but I have it all cleaned up just looking for someone with experience putting it back together.

@chud327

6 жыл бұрын

I didn't know that 245 came with gas engines. I would think a distributor would be easier that a fuel distributor. At least you will not have diesel all over you hands...

you should replace that glass bowl with a metal one. I bought a new glass bowl and two weeks later it cracked for no reason and I lost 30$ diesel too all on my shop floor.

@chud327

6 жыл бұрын

As far as I know, this is the original glass bowl from 1977, watch it be broke the next time I look... I hope I don't have diesel on the ground anytime soon and thanks for the tip. Thanks for watching.

@6string327

6 жыл бұрын

I just got finished with my Massey 250, did new con rod bearings, new head gasket, fuel filters, new suspension seat, new exhaust muffler, new paint and decals. That glass bowl was the final thing, now I should be good for lots of years of service with this great tractor!

@chud327

6 жыл бұрын

I know I have gotten years of good service out of mine. Mine was rebuilt in the late 80's or early 90's and is still doing great. I could use some red paint and decals on mine... Do you have any videos of yours on here?

what beach where you at when the car was stuck

@chud327

7 жыл бұрын

Peter's Point. Thanks for watching.

what would be the size of oring if you could please

@chud327

5 жыл бұрын

I don't remember exactly, but it came in a rebuild kit that was $25. All I needed was the o-ring, but I guess it was worth it... Thanks for watching.

My boss dropped his mf 245 off at my house and told me to get it running, and he told me it has not ran in 15 years changed oil and filters put battery in it and it fired right up first try.

@chud327

6 жыл бұрын

That is cool, I was shocked and happy when mine started first try after sitting for just a year of so. Thanks for watching.

@tony4metallicaify

6 жыл бұрын

chud327 no problem buddy, man I tell ya what these little tractors are work horse I got to mow several achers today and ran like it did probably 20 years ago

@shivramdhillon8230

6 жыл бұрын

Tony Mullins i havent started my Massey Ferguson 241 di for 2 years..It's just done 250 hrs although 9 yrs old..any precautions before firing it up??

@tony4metallicaify

6 жыл бұрын

shivram dhillon well this is what I would do check and make sure engine is free then check the oil and coolant check your air box make sure no rats nest or anything, put you a fresh battery in it check your fuel and give it a start run it for about 10 mins then I would do a oil change and coolant change and air filter change.

that little Perkins diesel is a very good engine to learn on very forgiving and easy to start pretty much no matter what the reverse manufactured models of that Perkins diesel is what they put on the Ford tractors of the same era and they're a little more picky the firing order is even different instead of firing 132 and idling real smooth like yours they fire one two three and have a choppy idle because they're not firing a full 180 degrees opposite the other cylinder I don't want to quote because I'm most likely going to be wrong but it's similar to the way a Harley Davidson fires on the Ford tractors funny how they reverse manufactured the Perkins and change the firing order so that two different brand names could share something with common similarities

@chud327

7 жыл бұрын

That is pretty cool info, you are now my Perkins specialist. Thanks for watching and for the comment.