13/01/2026
Onto a hydraulic pump overhaul on this MF35 for a friend of mine.....first job on the tools in 2026.
Went to pull the PTO shaft from the tractor to lift the hydraulic pump from the casing, but couldn't budge it using the conventional tool I'd usually use. (rolling head bar & block of wood).
So ended up fitting a trusty quick release yoke to the PTO shaft and with a little gentle persuasion from the MF148, pulled it out with an almighty thud!
Rust around the seal housing wasn't the culprit, but I reckon this slightly distorted outer bearing case wouldn't have helped.
Around a thou & a half (in the old money) of interference as seen by the shiny witness marks on opposite sides of the race is quite evident.
This original English manufactured bearing with the part number XM45XG threw the blokes at Motion, but did come up on some other websites........probably the original from factory in 1960.
The new NTN replacement back went back in it's place with a gentle push with the palm of the hand.