MF 35 fuel filter bowl

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Fordson1

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Location

Wexford, Ireland

• Apr 23, 2019

• #1

The sealing edge on the diesel filter bowl on my 4 cylinder MF35 is corroded so it's beyond sealing. Is that bowl likely to be available or will I need to change it for a newer set-up. It would be nice to keep it original. Outside diameter is 100mm.
I could see if it could be built up and skimmed although it's light, and very light in that area now.

 

Last edited: Apr 23, 2019

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Fordson1

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Wexford, Ireland

• Apr 23, 2019

• #2

 

TheTallGuy

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Location

Cambridgeshire

• Apr 24, 2019

• #3

Not sure if it's quite the same, but https://www.silverfoxtractorspares....5x-fuel-filter-housing-inc-filter-20530-p.asp

 

Still Farming

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Mixed Farmer

Location

South Wales UK

• Apr 24, 2019

• #4

Unless you want to keep all genuine ,replace with new cav ,disposal filter and glass bowl set up.

 

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Fordson1

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Location

Wexford, Ireland

• Apr 24, 2019

• #5

Thanks a lot both. The Silverfox kit is a bit different but does look much the same. The cav filter with glass bowl will be easy to find locally. There are other non-original parts on it already and it's far from mint so a new set-up will probably turn out to be easiest.
It's main job is to carry a little sprayer with a lance to save carrying the knapsack.

 

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Fordson1

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Location

Wexford, Ireland

• May 13, 2019

• #6

Now look what I've done! Dammit. Put a new cav filter on. Some new pipes were needed in a different route.. Filter bled ok. Loosened the bleed screw on the pump. That Bled ok. The "nut" that the bleed screw screws into snapped off the pump housing. It seems like the nut w as held on with a flange. Looks like the top will have to come off the pump?

 

MF-ANDY

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Location

s.e cambs

• May 13, 2019

• #7

just screw an easy out into it or the tang of a file and it will screw out. any diesel repair shop will have one.

 

TheTallGuy

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Location

Cambridgeshire

• May 13, 2019

• #8

Fordson1 said:

Now look what I've done! Dammit. Put a new cav filter on. Some new pipes were needed in a different route.. Filter bled ok. Loosened the bleed screw on the pump. That Bled ok. The "nut" that the bleed screw screws into snapped off the pump housing. It seems like the nut w as held on with a flange. Looks like the top will have to come off the pump?View attachment 798226

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As above it should just screw out with an extractor, but if it doesn't then you'll probably have to take the top off in which case take a look at this video about resealing a CAV pump

You'll need a new gasket set & be very careful when tightening the "acorn" nuts that hold the lid down as the studs are prone to snapping and don't forget to replace the fibre washers on them too! I've used this kit https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CAV-DPA-...m3aaa7c86f2:g:9XUAAOSwZd1VXguP&frcectupt=true when doing these pumps as I normally do a full re-seal & replace the inlet filter & rotor blade, but you could probably get away with one of the cheaper kits. You can get the new bleed screw here https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lucas-CA...m468ebce03d:g:oZoAAOSwwfFcTa2X&frcectupt=true

 

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Fordson1

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Location

Wexford, Ireland

• May 13, 2019

• #9

Thank you @MF-ANDY. The screw extractor worked. That's a relief. The screw and nut seem 2 separate items so I thought there might be another nut on the inside. Thanks. I'll get a replacement tomorrow.

 

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Fordson1

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Location

Wexford, Ireland

• May 13, 2019

• #10

And thanks @Thetallguy. Luckily I seem to have escaped the bigger job.

 

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Fordson1

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Location

Wexford, Ireland

• May 18, 2019

• #11

Up and running again.