Massey Ferguson 231 complete maintenance

The old and neglected Massey is getting a full spa treatment, all fluids and filters so I can set to "zero" the maintenance clock and measure from here on.
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Here all the parts I'm using in the tractor rebuild.
Battery
NOCO oil based battery terminal protectors 50 units. amzn.to/3dfIM11
NOCO oil based battery corrosion protector spray grease. amzn.to/3dk1Qva
AIR
Air precleaner. amzn.to/3Rh9uFg
2 inches Rubber boot. amzn.to/3fzEOkS
Engine Oil
3x Shell Rotella engine oil. amzn.to/3dihSFu
Engine oil filter. amzn.to/3p1SVAO
Hydraulic system
Hydraulic Filter. amzn.to/3vO9B2R
Steering System
Fluid extractor. amzn.to/3vNgDVu
Power steering filter. amzn.to/3StzzB7
Cylinders rebuild kits (need two). amzn.to/3T5Jf5l
Long handle picks. amzn.to/3Er9Dm6
Fuel system
Fuel filter. amzn.to/3SyoBLO
Cooling system
3X Valvoline antifreeze coolant. amzn.to/3bCA7VZ
3 Point Hitch
Inner chains. amzn.to/3BUi3zu
Pin for outer chains. amzn.to/3RzA1wZ
Leveling box. amzn.to/3e5G7aN
Top link. amzn.to/3UP1FJv
Exhaust
Muffler. amzn.to/3CqRVxP
Clamp. amzn.to/3fBwrVP
Flap rain cap. amzn.to/3y9EPm4
Transmission
Shifters rubber boots. amzn.to/3CodBuw
Grease
Grease gun. amzn.to/3Q7Noow
LubeNLock grease Gundom. amzn.to/3Qbaz1d
Lithium Grease 2x bottles. amzn.to/3p4jKVe
LubeNLock grease gun couple onto zerk . amzn.to/3bGJpjI
LubeNLock grease fitting caps. amzn.to/3A7pgwo
Waste fluids
Catch pan. amzn.to/3RzQba5
5 gallon jugs. www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pro...
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[@MrChevelle83]

I just bought a massey 231 and changed the fluids and filters. The transmission/hydraulic oil was contaminated with water so I drained and refilled with some leftover oil I had laying around, I didnt know it had a filter under the case so when I change the oil in a few days ill put a new filter in! thanks for a great video ! these tractors need 'universal tractor/transmission and hydraulic oil' because the trans/rear diff/ hyd system all use the same oil. DO NOT use plain old AW 32 or similar grade of oil or it will ruin your tractor over a short time.

[@matthewturowski8281]

Great tip on the rubber boot around the air cleaner. Mine was shot and there is no factory replacement, what you suggested works great.

[@cconditt]

I can tell you take great pride in your work. I learned a few things for sure. Servicing my 231 soon. Thanks for sharing!

[@EastTennesseeVol]

Excellent job! Love your attention to detail!

[@travisricks3436]

I’ve had my 1998 Massey Ferguson 231 for 15 years… Love it! Good video.

[@williamd8360]

THANKS! Video helped me out tremendously! Professional job!

[@WBOS72]

Great video - thank you. Buy new shifter boots from the dealer, that is one way the water enters the trans. Thank you.

[@DB-xp9px]

i have this exact tractor. for anyone looking at this video down the road, if u suspect u're low on power steering fluid, note that u have TWO places u have to top it off, both in the steering box at the base of the gear shifter and also in the reservoir on the right side of the tractor. most literature i've found only mentions the 1st of those 2 which cost me a lot of time/energy.

[@lowriderdaddy45]

I always fill my oil filter with engine oil to keep it from running dry until system primed. Old diesel mechanic gave me that advise.

[@user-ur8od2uj7m]

Fantastic video and instructions. Thanks for uploading this video! The video shots are great! I own a 231 as well. The links are very helpful. Keep up the great work!

[@tlctilljcb]

Excellent video.

[@mario5513]

This was very enjoyable to watch. Hope to see more videos on the tractor, just subbed.

[@abnerromeo]

great video , specially when removing the trans fluid. it will be great to identify the water source.

[@nshenwari]

thank you so much i was looking how to do servicing on tractor you show me

[@williamtyson4307]

Great vid and to the point.Thanks.

[@texascottonfarmer]

FYI. You should go to the youtube channel @cheaphomesteading, and find his playlist "Massey 231 engine rebuild". It is a great series of videos showing complete tear down and rebuild of a MF 231 engine and front end. Shows how it is put together. I need to find a 232 front loader like his.

[@denniskaufman326]

I think the battery bolts were were put in upside. Wing nuts go on to top to be able to remove the battery. When the cover is put back on.

[@classichunter7565]

Your videos are great need to do one showing inside the dash I’m currently tracking down wiring that’s been hacked up previously and yours looks pretty complete 🤣

[@sts.556]

good job

[@jimbox114]

Thank you for this video. So I have a now funny story about this model tractor. I am a newb starting a small farm. Went to a local tractor store because they had an early 90's Mason Ferguson tractor. Model 250. Knowing nothing I went to the store and they pulled out the keys for the tractor and it said M250 on the keychain. Salesman fired it up and within 2 turns it was running. I asked if it used diesel or gasoline. He told me the 250 uses gasoline. I kinda chuckled saying at least gas is cheaper than diesel. I really didn't care for something like a tractor what fuel it used in all reality.