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    Removing starter from MF 165 with G176 engine

    I need to remove starter for rebuild. A couple of questions for anyone who has done this. The stater mounting bolt closer to the engine block is almost impossible to access because of the coil, which appear to be in metal bracket. Can I simple slide the coil forward without unbolting the...
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    JD 420W

    A friend of mine has a JD 420-W tractor he'd like to sell. It does need some work but engine has been rebuilt by a good mechanic. I would use it as a utility tractor, 5' brush -hogging ect. I've read a lot of 420's were built and that parts are available. Any experience/feedback on this model...
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    Coil Continuity 8N front Mount

    Have two "spare coils" for my 8N front mounted distributor. I get continuity when I connect top terminal to the "pig tail" on both but nothing on either when I connect top terminal with front tab. Are both of these coils bad? thank you.
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    LED or Halogen lights for JD 820

    Hello: I need to put a pair of fender lights on my JD 820 Mannheim Have looked at LED and Halogen w/ similar output. Which would hold up better for snowy/wet conditions, esp. winter snow plowing? Thanks. Steve K.
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    820 Mannheim-Reconnecting lights

    Hello:I have an 820 Mannheim and I would like to reconnect both fender lights. Whomever owned the tractor before me disconnected and hacked the wiring for them. I'm not sure where to start, what type of wire ( 12 V system) to us in this application. Any suggestions/experience would be greatly...
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    Tribine

    Just finally got to look at the turbine and it's interesting. But I think it's not going to be cost effective for many. Don't think many people are going to be able to afford it especially since AGCO is involved in it.wonder what the weight of the machine is since some roads have weight and...
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    MF Model 100 loader

    Hello: I want to find manual for my MF Model 100 loader that I have on my MF 165. I want to change hydraulic filter and possibly fluid itself to keep it in good shape. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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    Changing fuel filters on JD 820D 3 cylinder

    Hello: I recently purchased JD 820D, 3 cylinder. I'm changing out all filters/fluids, not sure how to change out 2 fuel filters. ( IT manual on order). Any help/ suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and knowledge.
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    *8n won't start after running

    I had difficulty getting my 8N to start . I replaced condenser, points, rotor, cap, plugs. Finally starts. Now after running it, say for a half hour, once I shut it off, it won't restart. If I leave it sit for an hour, then it will restart. Once it starts, it runs great. I'm completely stumped...
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    Changing to Electronic Ignition

    I appreciate everyone taking the time to respond to my original post. After reading the many comments, I've decided to stay with the points ect. Thank you.
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    Changing to Electronic Ignition

    Hello: I have an 8N, front mounted distributor, that I converted to 12 volts a number of years ago. I recently noticed that electronic ignition kits are now available for it. I understand that if I covert to this ignition, I need to change my coil to a 12V coil ( I've used the old 6V for years...
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    Universal Transmittion/Hydraulic Fluid Question

    Hello: I've just realized my friend gave me the wrong info, those specs I listed are for John Deere. The oil lists MF as 1129 Permatran. My manual has 1129 ( no permatran) I'm assuming it will work. Thanks.
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    Universal Transmittion/Hydraulic Fluid Question

    I'm trying to find the correct universal transmission/hydraulic fluid for my Massey 165. A friend of mine has some Pure - Flo xtreme which lists Performance Levels for Massey as ESN-MC2, 134 B, C. I do plow with this tractor, move round bales, and pile snow with the loader. Does this product...
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