[Ford-ferguson] Massey Ferguson 178 Diesel

[Chris C]

Thanks for the reply,

     I have a problem with the PTO on my 178.  It was my impression that the engine clutch was a two stage clutch.  The first position stopping the transmission and all the way down stopping the PTO.  I bought an I & T Manual No. MF-29 for the 175,  and there is no mention of the clutch being two staged,  but it does show info the the IPTO (Independant PTO)  From what I can gather from that,  it is a hydraulic operated PTO clutch..   All I know for sure is that with the clutch all the way down,  the shifter for the PTO just grinds..  If I kill the engine,  engage the PTO and then start the tractor it will turn.  

     My tractor has the 'Multi-Power' switch on the dash.  I was mowing with it and much to my suprise,  when I started down a hill the tractor freewheels down the hill.  When I shift it to the High range it stays in gear on the hill.  Is this normal?  (I am assuming that forward on the multi power switch is high and back is low based on the tractor speed)

     Those are my two main issues.  I would also like to replace the fenders and buy all the manuals for it.  (So far Ebay has been the best source I have found)  So if you could point my in the direction of people the deal with the 178 I would appreciate it.  

     I took some picutres of it today,  so I will try to upload them to my Fotki site and post a link later tonight.

                 Thanks in advance for the help!

                        Chris




--- On Sun, 9/21/08, John Maddock <agtronixjv at southcom.com.au> wrote:

> From: John Maddock <agtronixjv at southcom.com.au>
> Subject: Re: [Ford-ferguson] Massey Ferguson 178 Diesel
> To: "Ford-Ferguson mailing list" <ford-ferguson at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> Cc: ford-ferguson at lists.antique-tractor.com
> Date: Sunday, September 21, 2008, 3:14 PM
> G'day Chris
> 
> The 178 is the later version of the 175, and as I
> understand it was
> introduced to provide slightly higher horsepower and a 4x2
> (i.e. 8 speed)
> gearbox. Sold in Aus & NZ as well as UK
> 
> I've got a 135, 148 and a 168 so I've got a tad of
> experience.  What do
> you need to know?
> 
> JV
> 
> >
> >
> > Hello All,
> >
> >       I am new to this list,  but some of you may have
> seen me on the John
> > Deere lists..
> >
> >        I have recently bought myself a Massey Ferguson
> 178 Diesel.  I am
> > told that is is the same thing as a 175 only made for
> the UK
> > market.  I am searching for a source of good
> information on it and
> > also looking to work some quirks out of the tractor.
> >
> >                        Chris
> >
> >
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