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    The implement behind the 165 is only about 5 years old - bought new, so not talking about Ferguson stuff as such. Regardless of what it’s called, the grey could basically only use it as a scarifier whereas the 165 can put it down deep and pull it - I think it’s the first time in a while the Perkins has worked that hard as it cleared the exhaust up no end - was a bit smokey before even at low loads, now clean as apart from under heavy load - think the bores had glazed up a bit, but a lot better after an hour of dragging that through the dirt. MF165 Project
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    Quote Originally Posted by Homestar View Post
    The implement behind the 165 is only about 5 years old - bought new, so not talking about Ferguson stuff as such. Regardless of what it’s called, the grey could basically only use it as a scarifier whereas the 165 can put it down deep and pull it - I think it’s the first time in a while the Perkins has worked that hard as it cleared the exhaust up no end - was a bit smokey before even at low loads, now clean as apart from under heavy load - think the bores had glazed up a bit, but a lot better after an hour of dragging that through the dirt. MF165 Project
    I have a book; "Ferguson Implements and Accessories" written by John Farnworth.

    Tiller-- 9-BE-20
    The nine Tiller has spring loaded tines which enable them to break back if they hit an obstruction. There is a pair of springs for each tine. After a break back the tines automatically reset. It was probably one of the most used Ferguson implements, and much used for seed bed preparation. It has less clearance than the rigid tine cultivator, but can be used to 9 inch depth. It was little used for row crop work because of the lesser clearance than the rigid or spring tine cultivators.

    However, distance between tines is adjustable in 1 inch steps if required. It was normally used in the configuration of five forward tines and four to the rear. A steerage fin is not standard. 2 inch and 2.5 inch shovels were available, also grassland teeth and duck feet sweeps. The implement is 84 inches wide and weighs 390 lbs.

    In the M-H-F era the tiller was re-engineered and additional 11 and 13 tine models produced.
    In the Ferguson period a seven tine narrow frame model was produced for use in orchards and vineyards.


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    @ Tote =It makes searching for tillage equipment on the internet interesting though when things are called by different names.
    Just as long as you dont start calling things like this you will be ok:

    Fast Hitch Bush and Bog Harrow


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    Sounds like something could do with some grease.....

    I've learned three things this morning:

    Definition of bog harrow
    : a disc harrow with extra-large notched discs for breaking up rank vegetation or hard soil

    The existence of such a thing as of fast hitch two point linkage:

    International Harvester’s Fast-Hitch, a late challenge to Ford’s 3-point hitch launched in 1926, provided an easy means of attaching and detaching rear-mounted implements. Coupling, uncoupling, depth control and leveling of implements could all be done from the tractor seat.

    In 1953, the Farmall Super C was the first International tractor outfitted with the 2-point Fast-Hitch. In 1955, Fast-Hitch was added to the 300 and 400 tractors. The small prong (about 2-1/2 inches) Fast-Hitch was used on the Super C, 200 and 230. Hi-Clear versions of Farmall’s 100, 130 and 140 tractors also used the small 2-point prong. Large prongs (3 inches, measured at the stop welded under the prong) were used on the 240, 300 and above. In 1958, production of the small-prong hitch was discontinued, though some small-prong implements remained in production.


    That seppos call slashers Bush Hogs.

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    It is American BS like this that already cost Ford around $10 Million dollars:

    International Harvester’s Fast-Hitch, a late challenge to Ford’s 3-point hitch launched in 1926, provided an easy means of attaching and detaching rear-mounted implements. Coupling, uncoupling, depth control and leveling of implements could all be done from the tractor seat.
    The handshake agreement:

    The Ford-Ferguson handshake agreement. - Free Online Library (thefreelibrary.com)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Homestar View Post
    So, after over a year I can call it mechanically complete and basically finished! Today I adjusted the clutch, checked all the fluid levels and tested everything - all works as it should. I haven’t tested the hydraulic pressures but everything works, so will have to wait until it’s down the farm to check that but not worried at all.

    Bolted the bonnet and other bits back on properly for (hopefully) the final time, and I also fitted power steering to it as well - it’s a self contained setup with a pump that bolts to the engines auxiliary drive then a new steering linkage with a ram in it and a new linkage from the steering box that operates a valve on the main ram. Works amazingly well and can be spun easily with one finger, so very happy with that.

    Only things left to do is finish off some wiring on the new lights and get them working and tidy up some other wiring. The fuel gauge is the only one that doesn’t work so may see if I can sort that - it is the gauge that’s broken not the sender so will see if I can find a suitable replacement.

    A few pics - next update will be once it’s at the farm - which is in the hands of my mate where the tractors been for the last year as it’s going on a drop deck he’s taking some stuff down to his Mums place which is near where this has to go, but all of the axles are out of it and the deck is having some new structure welded in so probably won’t be until the new year I would imagine.

    Power steering is effective and was an easy installation. While not ‘factory’ it works much better than the factory PS that was on these originally that was an option.
    A45E51AB-0AF7-429F-BE1C-21240C6883D6 by Gavin Gregory, on Flickr
    32C6D752-7FDC-41E1-8223-E41416E850B5 by Gavin Gregory, on Flickr

    And a quick shot of it at the back of the workshop waiting to go to the farm.
    1E519686-FEA4-4423-B60E-C425269116F8 by Gavin Gregory, on Flickr
    Looking a tad better than the one in our grave yard…..




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    Quote Originally Posted by Homestar View Post
    I’m team Red when it comes to farm machinery - MF or Case, take your pick, but they are nicely restored machines. 👍

    This is also in the ‘European Manufactured’ area. 😉

    Only joking of course, always welcome to post any tractor pics here. 👍
    Thought I would get one in for the Blue team...my before and after...
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    Magnificent work gents 👍👍

    Gordie, has your Ford the “Rubic Cube” gear linkage ?

    Both machines good for 50 years

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hogarthde View Post
    Magnificent work gents 👍👍

    Gordie, has your Ford the “Rubic Cube” gear linkage ?

    Both machines good for 50 years
    Thanks mate, yes it is the Rubics cube gears....took me a while to get my head around it, but I actually quite like it now, great for front end loader work, forward reverse is quick and easy, just got to hold the tongue right when shifting from 3rd to 4th!

    I also have a 6610, which has the H-pattern gear change.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Homestar View Post
    ................. I think it’s the first time in a while the Perkins has worked that hard as it cleared the exhaust up no end - was a bit smokey before even at low loads, now clean as apart from under heavy load - think the bores had glazed up a bit, but a lot better after an hour of dragging that through the dirt. MF165 Project
    Must have sat around idling away somewhere............. I've never had one that was smokey, apart from a whiff of diesel mist on a cold start up.

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