Cold start MF1085, diesel how much ether is needed

[@ljw316]

my great grandpa used a MF1085 on his farm before he passed, now its just sitting outside the hay barn. i hope to fix it up someday, i hate seeing it sitting, not started in forever. he also had a MF230, i would like to fix that one to, but it needs a ton of work

[@bobbyhatfield4882]

Are you able to give me some advice on getting a front end loader installed on my MF1085? Please and thank you.

[@jonathantarrant2449]

What advise do you need, first off what brand is the loader

[@andrewwilush9772]

Beautiful sound! I’m looking at a used one of these with a Kelly loader on it. How does your tractor handle the aftermarket loader?

[@jonathantarrant2449]

Most of the time great, just watch the hyd pumps are a little on the weak side in my opinion, lve had to change mine before, mine you it was the original 1973 pump

[@andrewwilush9772]

@@jonathantarrant2449 funny enough I spoke with the dealer today and he said they were just changed about a year ago

[@jonathantarrant2449]

@@andrewwilush9772 sounds good, it's cheap hp compared to newer more expensive units. Just remember its only 85hp, and you'll be good

[@andrewwilush9772]

@@jonathantarrant2449 I’ve heard a lot of bad with the head gasket on these tractors. Have you had any issues?

[@jonathantarrant2449]

@@andrewwilush9772 l have read that aswell, eventually there was a different procedure, sent out. Thankfully no.