[AT] engine oil spurting out dipstick

[John Hall]

Don't know anything about Massey's but I've had the diaphragm rupture on my 
IH T-20 and let gas get in the crankcase. I've also heard of hydraulic pumps 
with leaking seals and letting hydraulic fluid into the crankcase. I'd first 
check the fuel pump and if nothing found there, then have a look at the 
injection pump.

John

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Quinn" <quinnj at lara.on.ca>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2007 9:38 PM
Subject: [AT] engine oil spurting out dipstick


> Hi ATIS
> I noticed oil spurting out the dipstick on my MF20 diesel tractor.  I am 
> led to believe that this tractor has the same engine as is in the MF135, a 
> Perkins 3 cylinder.  My first check was the rad for coolant but it was 
> right full and looks OK.  The engine oil seems to be diluted with diesel 
> fuel and is all the way to the top of the dipstick.  Is it possible that 
> the diesel fuel is leaking into the crankcase?  I'm wondering if it might 
> be the fuel lift pump with the manual lever.  Does it have a diaphram that 
> can split and let fuel past and into the engine?  Any help is appreciated.
> Thanks
> John
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