M F 175 Diesel

[1cubmaster]

Was plowing and hydrolic/trans fluid started leaking out of front of trans at the back of the bell housing,not too familier with this tractor yet as Ive only had it a short time,leaking bad. any sugestions? Thanks Mike

[Bigdog]

My first thought is that the transmission is over-filled. Most likely due to water infiltration. I'd drain the case, flush it and re-fill with the proper amount of 90 wt. gear lube (3 1/2 pints).

[Jim Becker]

I'd drain the case, flush it and re-fill with the proper amount of 90 wt. gear lube.

This isn't a Cub. I would guess the recommended fluid is something more like Hy-Tran, probably a lot more than 3 1/2 pints.

[Bigdog]

OOPS! I see that - sorry 1cubmaster. ( I gotta learn to read the fine print )

[parts man]

A 175 MF would have a seal on the transmission input shaft that may have developed a leak, and if is a "multi-power" tranny, they can have some leak issues in the bell housing as well, but first check the fluid level. there should be a dipstick on the right side of the rear end case just above the foot board.

[1cubmaster]

It is hydro/trans fluid,when I got tractor I changed it acording to the manual and it takes 8 gallons,it runs the 3 point and hydrolics.I dont think its a seal because it was running out at a pretty good stream. I caught most of it with funnel and can and only leaked when it was running.Are there presure lines in that area? Thanks again Mike

[David C]

I too have on the farm a MF 175, I found a little web site that might help a little bit
Big Dean's Massey Ferguson Web Site
http://hometown.aol.com/daustin62/Bigdeantipindex.html
David C

[1cubmaster]

David,Thank you very much for the help.I got several things to check in the morning,but think I found my problem. I really like this tractor,bought it for $1200.had to replace head gasket and adjust valves,runs great so if I have to put money in trans its still worth it. plus had 4 new tires on it and 14-9x30 aint cheap. thanks again Mike

[parts man]

There are hydraulic pressure lines for the multi-power. At $1200 you hardly more than paid for the tires!! You got a bargain!!

[farmallcub49]

The first tractor I ever drove (on my grandpa's lap, I only could steer) was on MF 175. My grandpa farmed with MF all of his tractor years. Started with 8n's, still curses them, and moved to a MF 35, 135, 165, and 175. I spent hours playing on and driving with these. He had a loader on the 175 and used it daily until it was sold at his auction. I wish I had been older, 15 at the time and lived in town, so buying it was out of the question. I did earn my respect for farmers and their tractors on these machines. That is where it all began, I guess, but I'll have to use my Cubs instead. Maybe some day, I'll have a place big enough, to get a 175 or 165 and the memories will all flow back.

Sorry for the birdwalk and hijacking your post, but I felt like typing.