Massey Ferguson 35 (MF 35) tractor restoration project part 1

This video is about Massey Ferguson 35 restoration project part 1 Taking the tractor apart. Rebuilding the engine. Rebuilding the hydraulic pump. Rebuilding the CAV diesel pump. Changing bearings and seals on the half axles. Setting preload on pinion gear. Checking diesel nozzle opening pressure. Rebuilding the steering box. Reaming bushings on front axle. Painting first part of the tractor.

[@geraldswain3259]

Without doubt, probably the best small tractors ever made, MF 35/135/and 200 series .much missed by many ,and cherished buy those that still have them !.

[@donaldthomas5852]

I agree I grew up with all of them my dad was a Massey Ferguson guy.

[@johnywolfs104]

He knows how to work on that Massey Ferguson. Respect.

[@poulgammelgaard8868]

Johny Wolfs thank you

[@chhengchhay9740]

All I can say is wow. You are one of the best mechanic ever I like the way you are doing thing so perfectly and carefully which is great keep it up great job my friend.!!!God bless

[@poulgammelgaard8868]

Chheng Chhay thank you very much for watching and commenting.

[@j1166240]

Loved your video! Thank you for posting, You are very talented and thorough in your work.

[@poulgammelgaard8868]

j1166240 thank you for commenting.

[@bojanmilovanovic8024]

Got one like that myself. Best tractor in its category for sure. Plus, if you have kidney rocks, that seat will fix it in no time :D

[@poulgammelgaard8868]

Thank you for commenting. Good luck with your tractor.

[@American_Jeeper]

I'm looking forward to watching Part 2 next. I think you've done a great job so far, considering the work space you have. I especially like the homemade paint booth, but if I may make a suggestion, don't paint so many things at once, because the shroud was banging into the radiator, as you were painting it. Also, I don't know if you noticed or not, but you were losing paint out of the canister, as you were tilting the gun. With automotive paint & spray guns, make sure you're about 9 inches away from the object you're painting and use nice long passes, not short sprays, like from an aerosol can. I say this as someone who worked for a very well-known hot rod builder who taught me how to paint. Lastly, I know it probably turned out fine, but I would have replaced the #2 & #3 sleeves and pistons as well. The school of thought is that, if one was on its way out, the other two are soon to follow. If you're that far into the engine, you might as well take it all apart, hot tank the engine block, and clean out all of the oil passages with a nylon bristle brush, that way you know your engine is starting out fresh. Just my opinion, take it for what it's worth. Liked and subscribed.

[@poulgammelgaard8868]

Frederic Lynes thank you for your advice. You are right about cylinder 2 and 3 that was a mistake. And about the painting, I try to learn as I go :-)

[@American_Jeeper]

@@poulgammelgaard8868 Practice makes perfect. Painting can really put you in a zen frame of mind, at least it does for me. I find it's the best way to relax, after a hard day.

[@charliebergin727]

@@poulgammelgaard8868 crane's

[@Melicoy]

Thank you sir. Very nice restoration.

[@poulgammelgaard8868]

Melicoy thank you for watching and commenting.

[@bobhostetler8548]

Great job I appreciate your diligence on a thorough process, and you are easy to follow.

[@poulgammelgaard8868]

Bob Hostetler thank you very much for commenting.

[@donaldthomas5852]

I have the same Perkins Diesel engine in my 539 IMT rebuilt engine and painted the tractor about 12 years ago, I have put 2500 hours on it since the rebuild. Still runs good could use a buff job though.

[@Mrgreendragon3]

looking forward to part 2 .

[@mattferguson2621]

excellent video! thanks for taking the time to film it. it was a real treat to sit back and watch for most of an hour.

[@poulgammelgaard8868]

Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@michelboisvert5684]

wow all this work and all these pieces that you have changed it must have cost you a fortune, but it is really a beautiful workamuse you well with your new toy. bravo beautiful work

[@poulgammelgaard8868]

Michel Boisvert Thank you very much for commenting. You are right. It takes a lot of time and a lot of new parts, but it is worth it, when you enjoy the process.

[@anselmoesquer899]

Que bonito quedó , como nuevo me gustó , son profesionales , saludos desde Estación Corral Sonora

[@poulgammelgaard8868]

Estacion Corral Sonora thank you

[@iamrichrocker]

this is the 3rd restoration project of a MF35..these beasts must be poplular to garner this attention and want of a rebuild..i look forward to this project too..subbed for all you hard work..ty

[@stestrupholm-dyrkjorden]

There are many of them around. They are cheap to buy and cheap in parts (comparably..) so many people pick them as project tractors :)

[@thefergusonlover5898]

Loved the vid restoring my 1949 Ferguson TEA20 keep it up

[@poulgammelgaard8868]

The Ferguson lover thank you for the comment. Remember to take pictures/video of the TEA20 restoration.

[@thefergusonlover5898]

Poul Gammelgaard cheers when’s part 3

[@poulgammelgaard8868]

@@thefergusonlover5898 Part 3 will be sheet metal repairing and painting MF super red. I will do that next winter.

[@thefergusonlover5898]

Poul Gammelgaard ahhh cool

[@thefergusonlover5898]

Poul Gammelgaard I should have a vid at weekend or earlier

[@ljwibb8688]

Fantastic job Poul.

[@poulgammelgaard8868]

ljwibb thank you for the comment.

[@r.m.b622]

nice work

[@poulgammelgaard8868]

Thank you

[@MrJackSeverity]

WOW Great work so far :) I just brought 1 of these in bad condition. its running fine but I don't think its seen a shed in over 20 30 years. cant wait for part 2 :) :)

[@poulgammelgaard8868]

Jack Severity. Thank you very much for your nice comment. Sounds exciting with your project. Part 2 is ready within a week. Just got the tractor startet for the first time since rebuild of the engine one hour ago :-)

[@skylinevspec000]

still llooking forward to part 2

[@vipinlamba3323]

Love from India. I have massey 241.

[@beaumontguy]

well done sir! like many, I cant wait for part 2!

[@poulgammelgaard8868]

Thank you for watching and commenting. I am working on part 2.

[@seanmusty1006]

Good job keep up the good work

[@poulgammelgaard8868]

Thank you.

[@mrmyorky5634]

Great video for me as I own the same tractor. The first music track is beautifully chosen and complements the video perfectly , can I ask you what it's called and who it's by please?

[@poulgammelgaard8868]

Mike Norden thank you for commenting. First music is Morning Mandolin by Chris Haugen.

[@chadsimmons6347]

I didnt see anyone doing any work, just heard some crappy sleepy guitar & photos of torn apart machine, thumbs down man!

[@fergusonman7940]

Anxious for next video to come out.

[@cowboyfromnorway1441]

I also have one too. I'm impressed how it's been restored ;)

[@poulgammelgaard8868]

cowboy from Norway thank you for commenting. Have you seen part 2?

[@cowboyfromnorway1441]

@@poulgammelgaard8868 not yet :)

[@og6737]

The head can be from a fordson dexta which have the same perkins engine. Good and interesting video👍

[@poulgammelgaard8868]

O G Thank you for watching and commenting. I think it is from a delta also. Remember to watch part two.

[@og6737]

@@poulgammelgaard8868 already did😃👍

[@BoB10]

Put burnt oil over the rust it will save it a lot from rusting any more and the nuts open easier after a few days

[@russellclement2058]

Brilliant tractor .. I've put many thousands of hours on firstly a Grey and Gold ,, then a Red 35 and later a 35X .. my question is the 3 cyl has a top rating of 47 H P ,,, What do they have to do to get it ?

[@yacoubgrairi290]

One year on youtube. You started the channel on christmas 2017 which is exactly one year ago. Keep the master work up. 😀👍🚜

[@poulgammelgaard8868]

Yacoub Grairi thank you for your nice comment. I am working on the MF35 right now.

[@geraldswain3259]

Forgot to say great job ,but the painting was painfully to watch!.

[@Mrgreendragon3]

great video poul , looks like you had a nice base to start from , well minded and maintained , excellent work , keep up the great work .

[@Mrgreendragon3]

i will be uploading a video of a full restoration on a MF 20 industrial soon , keep an eye out for it poul .

[@poulgammelgaard8868]

Thank you for watching and commenting. Sounds exciting with your MF 20 restoration.

[@cormacdaly4633]

Great video. Did it take you long to complete the restoration and was it difficult. I am going to do up a my 165

[@poulgammelgaard8868]

Cormac Daly thank you for your comment. Yes it takes a long time for me. The pictures and small videoclips in my video are filmed over a period of four years. I am still working on the tractor, when I have a little spare time. Part 2 of the video are coming some day. It sounds exciting with your 165 project, will it need a lot of work?

[@kroghsmachineshop4708]

Ser rigtig godt ud, den bliver godtnok rigtig flot👍 Hej Hej fra Henning😊

[@poulgammelgaard8868]

Hej Henning. Tak for at du har set min video og kommenteret den. Mvh Poul.

[@headmeat1995]

Hej Poul. Jeg har lige købt en lille gård på Møn, hvor der er en gammel 35, der har brug for lidt kærlighed.Tak fordi du delte.

[@poulgammelgaard8868]

Hej Head Meat. Det lyder spændende både med gården og traktoren. Er det en benzin eller diesel?

[@headmeat1995]

@@poulgammelgaard8868 benzin

[@ivanferreira6463]

Very good!

[@poulgammelgaard8868]

Thank you for watching and commenting

[@johnx1897]

Amazing job! I wonder how many days was needed to finish part 1?

[@poulgammelgaard8868]

John x thank you for commenting. I did not count the days, but the content in part 1 is filmed over a period of 4 years.

[@bjoernandersen8287]

Hei Poul, great video. I have The exactly same MF35 "Gråtass" on my farm in Norway. I was thinking about do restoration like you did. Is it difficult to get spare parts to this model?

[@poulgammelgaard8868]

Hej Bjørn Andersen. Thank you for commenting, remember to watch part two also. Most spare parts are readily available, although the tin replacement parts you can buy, are of a very poor quality. Multi power parts are not easily available. I am still working on my tractor and video part 3 will be ready this winter I hope. If I was to do another one, I would consider not taken it all apart because all the parts takes up a lot of space, and you can get overwhelmed by the amount of work, instead I would work on parts of the tractor and finish that, before I went on to the next part. Kind Regards from Denmark.

[@johnboyle7984]

How did you get the castings back to bare metal, wire wheel? Was considering blasting mine as it's very rusty but you seemed to get great results.

[@poulgammelgaard8868]

I used wire wheel, except where there were some delicate details in the castings like dates and numbers, those I sandblasted.

[@mbretiilir3501]

Good job thank you

[@poulgammelgaard8868]

Mbreti Ilire thank you for commenting.

[@hughbyrne2066]

Good work but it was totally original and anything is only original once.

[@poulgammelgaard8868]

Hugh Byrne thank you for commenting, and you are absolutely right.

[@mountain139]

I have the same MF35. And also need restyle. Some one could talk me how it's work draft??

[@martinejoseph1644]

Avec la boite de vitesse multi-power ! S'il vous plait ! bravo ! Compliment ! 3 x 2 =6 x 2 = 12 vitesses sur-puissance 46 - 47 cv ! joli travail !!!!! 12 07 18 Joseph ; FRANCE .

[@Jean-vz8co]

La grosse affaire a été l'installation des réducteurs planétaires ..... il a fallu les attendre longtemps et malgré cela ils ont été très mal conçus!!!... je connais très très bien tout cela depuis 1952!!!!...... ai été Monsieur Grands problèmes pour dix pays.....

[@MegaCaptainsensible]

Hi Poul. I started work on mine, on Møn. Can you tell me please which sites you are mainly using for spares and replacements? På forhand tak.

[@poulgammelgaard8868]

Hej. Til traktoren køber jeg forskellige steder. Helst brugte originale dele. Men ellers agriline, histoparts, olssons i ellos, Malpas online, Koop van der val, silver fox tractor, Michael Føns osv. De fleste nye dele er ikke særlig gode. Mvh Poul

[@ankitjaat8540]

Old is gold

[@moiwilliams170]

youre lucky to have the 3 cylinder version, the original 4 cyl would never start in that snow

[@poulgammelgaard8868]

Moi Williams thank you for commenting. Yes in our cold climate the 3 cyl Perkins engine was very popular. Also on ford dexta and volvo 320 buster.

[@moiwilliams170]

Poul Gammelgaard never heard of a volvo 320 buster, i live in wales where the climate is more milder, we used to have 2 mf 35 , that was 4 cyl, we had to use easy start on them all the time, we bought a 135 in 1965 that was a 3 cyl, shes 53 years now and shes still running as normal , we havent done any restoration on her atall only new tyres and some paint, great tractors

[@poulgammelgaard8868]

53 years of work on that MF 135 without an engine rebuild is rather impressive. How many hours does it have on the meter? Volvo tractors were build in Sweden, and are common here in Denmark.

[@moiwilliams170]

Poul Gammelgaard 17,231 hours, with no repairs, im staggered that the clutch hasnt gone on her, in the winter we use her to muck out the cows so we start her up every day and run her for about an hour, i guess that starting her up every day pumps oil around the engine daily and keeps her in good nick, i think my father changed the dynamo on her, but thats it

[@Foxonezcofuller4811]

👏👏👏👏💯👌

[@poulgammelgaard8868]

Thank you.

[@rickymccafferty7840]

Part 2! Part 2! Part 2!!!

[@poulgammelgaard8868]

I'm working on it, but the tractor is mostly a winter project. Next goal is to get it started.

[@kensorke6835]

I have a 67 Massey any idea why the pto won't lift has oil but thin the lift lever seems to not grab on anything inside the cover

[@kensorke6835]

It is a 4cyl gas engine

[@arvbergstedt3303]

If someone had top cover off to work on maybe belly pump. Have to install top cover exactly straight down with lift and draft levers set so long fingers engage in proper spot down by pump. May have to try several attempts before getting it right.

[@benniehazelwood9276]

You just rebel the hole thing like new

[@poulgammelgaard8868]

Bennie Hazelwood thank you for commenting.

[@MrZimmaframe]

What is the best method for rust removal and prepping for primer and paint?

[@poulgammelgaard8868]

MrZimma frame. On cast iron I use a wire wheel on an anglegrinder, but sometimes the wire wheel just polishes the rust without removing all of it, so therefore I uses sandpaper afterwards. In places where it is difficult to reach with the anglegrinder or if there is details in the cast, I do not want to destroy, I use sandblasting. After wirewheeling and sandblasting I apply a rust converter. Then wax and grease remover and it is ready for primer. Because I do not want to leave the bare metal for to long, I apply the first coat of primer with a brush, which is fast an easy.

[@MrZimmaframe]

@@poulgammelgaard8868 What rust converter do you recommend?

[@poulgammelgaard8868]

I use something called FEDOGEL.

[@MrZimmaframe]

@@poulgammelgaard8868 Thank you very much for the advice, i appreciate it

[@straightout880]

Excelent video. I'm probably gonna do a restoration project on a 135MP. If anybody has any advice on how to clean down the engine etc. for applying the primer that would be great. I will be doing the engine, but theres one problem which im not sure how to tackle, The multipower switch doesn't go up to high. It's got pressure on the pump. So any tips would be greatly appericated :-) I will ofcourse be doing a video on it.

[@poulgammelgaard8868]

Thank you for commenting. Sounds exciting with your 135 project. Is it a 3 cylinder diesel too?

[@straightout880]

Poul Gammelgaard. Yes it is

[@anurodhtyagi1039]

Plz make a video to convert mini tractor size of massey farguson 35 . now days the farmers very need to mini size tractor.

[@frodehau]

Had that on mine, the intake screen for the MP pump was clogged. Common problem on these.

[@johnywolfs104]

It is a 35x is it not?

[@poulgammelgaard8868]

Thank you for watching and commenting. Yes it is a MF 35 X super D. First 35 X was nr 302413 in 1962. This is nr 383308 from 1964.

[@eoinoreilly9188]

Do u mind me asking you where u got the body parts from hell?

[@poulgammelgaard8868]

They came from Koopvanderwalparts.com in the Netherlands, but I think it is the same whereever you buy them. I can read in "Classic Massey & Ferguson enthusiast magazine", that you have to repair the old panels, if you want something, that look like original.

[@headmeat1995]

@Amit Joshi - can I buy online from India, as you suggest? If so, where, please?

[@davehodges6258]

What do you have there"! To me the tractor seams to be a 35x not just a 35 3cyl, ! Multi power units were mainly fitted to the 35x because of the engine load and clutch load,! I am a little puzzled over the MP fitted to just a standard 3cyl,? Has someone over time tried out fitting a MP to the tractor which can be done"! Also your engine looks like you have steel liners"! where the X has chrome liners, you can see this from the length of the air pipe , to me you have a 35x for sure, Cant wait to see the next stage in your restoration and so far its looking very impressive indeed,

[@poulgammelgaard8868]

Thank you for watching and commenting. Yes it is a MF 35 X super D. First 35 X was nr 302413 in 1962. This is nr 383308 from 1964. It is build with multi power originally as you can tell from the plate: SNMYW. It has cast iron liners, I do not know, if a 35x is supposed to have chrome liners.

[@AutodidactEngineer]

How to de ruat it,I don't jave a sand blaster!

[@poulgammelgaard8868]

FabKing69 I cleaned most of it with a wire wheel on my angle grinder.

[@rushbyraymond2009]

IT IS A 35X I USED TO DRIVE ONE ALOS THE BONNET TOP WAS DIFFRENT

[@poulgammelgaard8868]

Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@roachman5861]

Very similar

[@Leofred2000]

But why not change all the cylinder sleeves and pistons at the same time?

[@poulgammelgaard8868]

Yes, that was a mistake.

[@martinejoseph1644]

35 X Anglais 3 cylindres = 37 français et 42 3 cylindres puis 135 140 145 148 et enfin 152 255 etc ... Amicalement Joseph ( 1955 )

[@poulgammelgaard8868]

Merci de vos commentaires et de vos informations.

[@roachman5861]

I have a Ferguson 35 only its gas

[@MacPhail89]

Where did you get the bellow for the MP shifting rod?

[@poulgammelgaard8868]

Hello Murdo MacPhail. I found it on ebay in the US, after I have been searching more than a year. It was NOS.

[@MacPhail89]

Do you have a link? When is part two coming, great work!

[@poulgammelgaard8868]

I do not have a link, but if you search on the parts number: 186518M1 you maybe can find one. Part two is a little delayed, but it will come, I promise. Thank you for your nice comment.

[@hitarthsolanki8546]

Post 2nd part

[@teppogardemeister1908]

Here's my 35X, model also 1964. Runs and goes with no problems, some gaps on lifting arms etc. but engine and transmission works propely. i.postimg.cc/0NqFgrPb/IMG-20180513-200647.jpg

[@stephenbenjamin2633]

Indian tractors are most powerful than England tractors

[@scorm3088]

Nope

[@themasseyfergusonchannel419]

IT is a massey Ferguson 35x

[@poulgammelgaard8868]

Thank you for watching and commenting. Yes it is a MF 35 X super D. First 35 X was nr 302413 in 1962. This is nr 383308 from 1964.

[@Ejrupolsen]

hvad skete der med del 2 ??!!

[@poulgammelgaard8868]

Jeg arbejder på det, men traktoren er mest et vinterprojekt. Næste delmål er at få den startet.

[@joaopaulosousadossantos4645]

Não dá para ver o cara posta fotos nada a ver

[@hrxy1]

no music ffs

[@FarmersCode]

I can buy a mf 35 4 cylinder for 1000 euros

[@Jean-vz8co]

MF 35 4 cyl does not exists!!!!!!.........if I'm right!!..

[@RetiredPilot]

@@Jean-vz8co Don't it is not the same, the 3 cyl was a great engine the 4 cyl was not. I have owned both. The 3 cyl mf35 became the mf 135 a great tractor I had two of them on my apple orchard.

[@brendanmccormack7156]

You could just buy a new tractor 😂

[@beathatcher8436]

he

[@brendanmccormack7156]

Just buy a new tractor

[@scorm3088]

Are you stupid?