Thread: MF165 Project

I don't wonder - I think I know the answer - no.

Originally Posted by Homestar

How do you know when a quick freshen up of a vehicle turns into something more....

Probably when you start ordering bits like this that are not required at all, but you do it anyway because it will look good... 😇

All these bits are very serviceable on the tractor, no need to replace them but as I tidy up things and paint them, they stand out a bit is all, so I’ve decided to dump some extra doe on it and do as good a job as I can. 👍. I plan on owning this tractor for a long time, so not so much of an issue IMO.

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Will be working on it this weekend so will see if I can get the front end finished. 😊

Wow ... new wheels and tires .... that must be the purchase price again twice over .....

The steering wheel on my old Inter is broken up and the bits of plastic tend to bite you if your not careful. Steering wheels new are REALLY CHEAP. However one look at the steering wheel nut (VERY rusty) has me thinking a steering wheel wrap would be better.

Have you popped the center out of the steering wheel to see if it's sat for decades with moisture in there yet........

seeya,
Shane L.

Front wheels and tyres, not doing the backs - I don’t think. They are actually quite reasonably priced I think - $250 each for wheel and tyre. I am losing the weighted centres on the back - at another $200 each, but the existing rim will bolt straight up to the new plates. I’m not restoring this for monetary gain so no dramas with what I spend all in - I think I will be close to double the purchase price all in with all parts, cosmetic bits and new approves folding ROPS.

Could probably still make my money back if I wanted to, but I’ll have this forever I think.

Regarding the steering wheel, I’ve been pouring rost off plus down the splines for 3 weeks - this weekend I might stick the puller on it and see what happens. If it won’t budge I’ll cut it off...

Originally Posted by Homestar

Wonder if the 165 could pull this... 😆

even if it could,,,

could you steer it like that??

I think if I was behind the wheel of the Baldwin in the video, those trees would have been in trouble and the drill might look like a banana...

preprogrammed GPS driven...

I reckon..

So, back on the Fergy today. Fitted the new hubs, bearings and front wheels. Cleaned and painted the engine, fixed the toe in on the front end and it steers much better now. Also serviced the engine, fitted the new steering wheel (old one came off easy with a puller) and tidied up around it a bit as it was getting a little messy and it’s not my workshop so best keep it clean or my mate will have a go at me. 😉

Tomorrow I’ll fit the new ROPS, and start some panel work I think. 👍

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Even new wheel nuts .... Really lashing out here ..... Do you have a FEL for it ? I've moved 32 meters of gravel/recycled asphalt with a rear scoop and back blade over the last week. It would have been so easy with a FEL.