[Ford-ferguson] Massey Ferguson 178 Diesel

[Chris C]

Ok here is a link to a few pics I took today with my cell phone..

         Chris

http://public.fotki.com/jdnut/massey-ferguson-equ/mf-178-diesel-/




--- On Sun, 9/21/08, Chris C <jdnutinwa at yahoo.com> wrote:

> From: Chris C <jdnutinwa at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [Ford-ferguson] Massey Ferguson 178 Diesel
> To: "Ford-Ferguson mailing list" <ford-ferguson at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> Date: Sunday, September 21, 2008, 8:10 PM
> 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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