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    Pin replacement

    Dec 18, 2020 4 minutes

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    DIFFICULTY RATING

    My 1960 Massey Ferguson 35 is no stranger to T&M, and regular readers may recall me replacing the damaged engine block a few years ago. Since that time the tractor has been used for ploughing matches, road runs and plenty of paddock topping and haymaking duties. More recently it featured when we checked the cylinder head torque settings to prevent any head gasket failures.

    Worn linkage pins

    Despite going through the tractor well when first purchased, including the engine, clutch, hydraulic system and rebuilding the front axle, some jobs have been left alone, one of these being the replacement of the linkage support pins. Two years ago

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