Is there any other way of identifying the actual motor? I also see the only difference would be the S.R. Its a Vaporising oil motor, at least I think so because the carb has a 1578 stamped on it.

I too have a FE35 and am busy redoing the motor as it was spewing oil. We’ll e-mail you some help some time over the next few days. Is there any one who could help me with that timing chain and camshaft (which drives the fuel injector pump. I have asked a host of well meaning mechanics all to not avail. Well, except for timing the fuel injector pump. The engine is the “Standard Motor diesel” 23c model.I have rebuilt the engine (no small feat). I have a 1957 MF 35 four cylinder diesel. It is the distinctive silver and gold Ferguson badge that really finishes off this distinctive colour scheme. The third letter denotes variation (F=single clutch, M=dual clutch)ĭata specifications and torques are as for the Massey Ferguson 35. The scond letter denotes the engine (G=petrol, H= high altitude petrol, D= 23C diesel, N= 3-A-152 diesel, K=vapourising oil) The first letter denotes the chassis type (S=standard, V=vineyard, J=industrial) The serial numbers are preceeded by three letters. One reader has sent in his ploughing memories using one of these tractors. speed was now independent of the forward speed, this been useful for tasks such as muck spreading, root crop harvesting, baling etc. feature transformed the usfulness of the tractor as the p.t.o. The FE35 had some notable improvements over the preceeding TE range, including independent brakes, dual lever control of the hydraulic lift and deluxe versions were equipped with live p.t.o. Owners of the diesel tractors may find our MF35 (23C) Engine Rebuild DVD helpful, along with some other tips we have on how to improve starting performance… The diesel powered tractors were fitted with a Standard 23C engine, which were notoriously difficult to start – particularly as the engines have become worn over the decades.

…and Vintage Tractor Engineer really likes this one from Sweden – “Guldkalv” = The Golden Calf. ….Grey Bronze, Golden Grey, Gold Bellies, Grey & Gold, Gold Standard, Golden Belly, Golden Bird, Goldbauch (Germany). These distinctive colours gave the tractor a list of names by which the machine became known…. The FE35 was painted in a distinctive contrast of grey tinwork and wheels with golden castings. The Ferguson FE35 (Massey Harris Ferguson Company) was manufactured from 1956 until part way through 1957 when production continued under the Massey Ferguson badge and red and grey livery of the MF35. Want to check out our tractor maintenance videos? Click here to see what we've got!

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